Fans lose it due to graduation photos of top male idols (But its nothing we haven't seen before)

Old photos always manage to bring a smile to fans’ faces – especially ones from way back in the day.

A post by Dispatch has been driving fans insane as it revisits the yearbook photos of today’s hottest and top male idols. You might not even be able to guess who these male idols are when you see their photos.

Fans left both funny comments expressing their surprise at what their favorite idols looked like in the past while others comforted each other stating the idols have not changed much throughout the years.




Joo Won:


Kim Soo Hyun:


Kim Woo Bin:


Lee Jong Suk:


Lee Joon:


Lee Minho:


Lee Seung Gi:


Lee Soo Hyuk:


Park Seo Joon:


Yoo Seung Ho:


T.O.P:


Seo Kang Jun:




Koreaboo has collected reactions from Netizens who commented on the original article from our Korean source. The below comments are the most popular comments at the time of this article being published.
[+14,788 / -270] KimㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋWooㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋBinㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
[+12,095 / -228] Yoo Seung Ho is really justㅋㅋㅋ seriously handsomeㅋㅋ
[+11,862 / -406] Kim Soo Hyun, Yoo SEung Ho, Seo Kang Jun were handsome them and they still are now… Woo Bin hyung, thank you for your courage.
[+9,185 / -211] Kim Woo Bin, you were the strength of the campus.
[+6,851 / -340] Lee Seung Gi, Kim Soo Hyun, and Yoo Seung Ho are the best looking out of the group.


Source: Koreaboo + Dispatch

Ok, that's it, I'mma head to bed, I'm dumb tired.
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YONG PAL | Episodes 11-18 (finale) | Discussion



Cast: Joo Won, Kim Tae Hee, Jo Hyun Jae, Chae Jung Ahn, Jeong Wung In

Plot: Kim Tae Hyeon (Joo Won) is a talented surgeon. Desperate for money to pay his sister's medical bills, he adopts the code name Yong Pal and offers his medical skills to those in need of medical attention but who cannot do so publicly, dealing with gangsters and corrupt plutocrats. It is while making such a house call that Tae Hyeon rescues "sleeping beauty" Han Yeo Jin (Kim Tae Hee), a chaebol heiress, from a medically-induced coma, leading to unintended consequences.
everything else )

Resources: Drama.net, Youtube/SBSNow, Youtube/DramaSBS, AsianWiki

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I fucking loved it. Actually, I loved it so much I couldn't make the weekly discussions post here anymore (well, until now) because all everybody did was nitpicked and complained lol :3

Far from tight and seamless, but so unpredicted and fun. Best female character in K-drama (tied with HEALER's Chae Young Shin) and an OTP with interesting dialogue. It took a few cliched K-drama tropes (chaebol power struggle, CANCER) and made them refreshing and exciting. It deserved its ratings in my eyes.
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YONG PAL | Episodes 9-10 | Discussion



Cast: Joo Won, Kim Tae Hee, Jo Hyun Jae, Chae Jung Ahn, Jeong Wung In

Plot: Kim Tae Hyeon (Joo Won) is a talented surgeon. Desperate for money to pay his sister's medical bills, he adopts the code name Yong Pal and offers his medical skills to those in need of medical attention but who cannot do so publicly, dealing with gangsters and corrupt plutocrats. It is while making such a house call that Tae Hyeon rescues "sleeping beauty" Han Yeo Jin (Kim Tae Hee), a chaebol heiress, from a medically-induced coma, leading to unintended consequences.
everything else )

Resources: Drama.net, Youtube/SBSNow, Youtube/DramaSBS, AsianWiki

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Lol why is this show so graphic these days? but SO GOOD. I love Kim Tae Hee sfm. Her scenes have been more intense than most of the action sequences. She adds a lot of strength and warmth to Yeo Jin that aren't in the writing imo.

How much do male actors receive in guarantees for dramas?

$$$ )





Article: 2015 Male actors drama pay, recent version

Source: Ilgan Sports via Naver


1. [+1,512, -326] Lee Min Ho has been getting 100 million won since 'City Hunter'. I don't think the journalist did his research at all.


2. [+1,182, -255] I remember Lee Min Ho was listed as one of the celebrities who got 100 million won , and that was a few years ago. He's probably making the most ever right now so it makes no sense that he's still listed as 70 million won.


3. [+1,005, -318] Lee Min Ho has always been listed on TV as a star who gets more than 100 million won. The representative stars of the 100 million won bracket are Hyun Bin, Jang Dong Gun, Lee Min Ho, and Lee Young Ae. Why cut his credit? Lee Min Ho's probably the most expensive out of this list.


4. [+349, -132] This sounds like a lie, Yoo Ah In, Ji Chang Wook, and Kim Woo Bin earn way too much


5. [+215, -70] I hate lists like this because it's like you're judging these actors by money, and furthermore it's inaccurate


6. [+107, -24] Hyun Bin earns more than Jo In Sung and So Ji Sub? 'Secret' really must've inflated his bubble.


7. [+144, -62] I think Kim Soo Hyun earns every cent of it considering he has so many hits from dramas to movies as a one top lead. He's always been chosen by the public countless times for his influence.


8. [+90, -19] Lee Seung Gi gets 70 million won? Daebak... surprising


9. [+148, -79] Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Min Ho, Lee Seung Gi, and Lee Jong Suk have always had hit dramas so they deserve their pay


10. [+85, -19] Hyun Bin earns way more than he deserves... his two movies before his enlistment failed and then after his discharge he failed another drama and then you're telling me he earned 100 million won for 'Hyde'? When Jo In Sung gets 80 million won? That's insane


11. [+72, -11] I don't think Lee Seung Gi deserves that much


12. [+98, -38] Confused at Hyun Bin, Lee Seung Gi, Ji Chang Wook, and Park Hyung Shik


13. [+86, -26] Hyun Bin earns too much for his actual skill level. Ha Ji Won covered for him in 'Secret Garden'.


14. [+67, -9] Surprised that Kim Woo Bin, Joo Won, and Ji Chang Wook earn the same amount



So omona do you think the actresses x actors gain enough?
How come Hyun bin earns the double than Ha Ji Won (she has lots of hits no? and Hyun Bin isn't that great) #bitter

Sources: Hancinema via Isplus.live, Netizenbuzz
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YONG PAL | Episodes 7-8 | Discussion



Cast: Joo Won, Kim Tae Hee, Jo Hyun Jae, Chae Jung Ahn, Jeong Wung In

Plot: Kim Tae Hyeon (Joo Won) is a talented surgeon. Desperate for money to pay his sister's medical bills, he adopts the code name Yong Pal and offers his medical skills to those in need of medical attention but who cannot do so publicly, dealing with gangsters and corrupt plutocrats. It is while making such a house call that Tae Hyeon rescues "sleeping beauty" Han Yeo Jin (Kim Tae Hee), a chaebol heiress, from a medically-induced coma, leading to unintended consequences.
everything else )

Resources: Drama.net, Youtube/SBSNow, Youtube/DramaSBS, AsianWiki

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RIP beloved human doll keeper Nurse Hwang :'( Not a fan of saying goodbye to the some of fun female characters. I *AM* a fan of everything else YONG PAL chooses to be! It continues to have refreshing and unexpected twists. I like the pacing... I like Tae Hyun and Yeo Jin establishing what they mean to each other this early on. I like that all the shady characters are actually fun and dangerous-- I can feel the stakes. The big-baddies don't seem to be an afterthought like the chaebol inheritance drama/childhood switcheroo nonsense that could ruin a drama *coughKillMeHealMecough*. IDK I really appreciate the slower, quieter lovely focus on the two leads that manages to feel ominous at the same time.
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Joo Won Has Pulled All-nighters for Six Days Straight for “Yong Pal”



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Omg, this is crazy, they didn't pre-record some episodes?  24 episodes ?? By then JW will collapse. This is why actors that do movies don't come back to making dramas, they can't show quality this way. But seems like some dramas are being full pre-produced like Descendants on the sun, Saimdang (read more here)

Source: Soompi via nate
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YONG PAL | Episodes 5-6 | Discussion



Cast: Joo Won, Kim Tae Hee, Jo Hyun Jae, Chae Jung Ahn, Jeong Wung In

Plot: Kim Tae Hyeon (Joo Won) is a talented surgeon. Desperate for money to pay his sister's medical bills, he adopts the code name Yong Pal and offers his medical skills to those in need of medical attention but who cannot do so publicly, dealing with gangsters and corrupt plutocrats. It is while making such a house call that Tae Hyeon rescues "sleeping beauty" Han Yeo Jin (Kim Tae Hee), a chaebol heiress, from a medically-induced coma, leading to unintended consequences.
everything else )

Resources: Drama.net, Youtube/SBSNow, Youtube/DramaSBS, AsianWiki

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sorry if this is too early (or on time???!!) and you haven't watched yet. I just couldn't wait. Joo Won + Kim Tae Hee are electric together, but Nurse Hwang almost stole the show for me, personally!
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YONG PAL | Episodes 3-4 | Discussion



Cast: Joo Won, Kim Tae Hee, Jo Hyun Jae, Chae Jung Ahn, Jeong Wung In

Plot: Kim Tae Hyeon (Joo Won) is a talented surgeon. Desperate for money to pay his sister's medical bills, he adopts the code name Yong Pal and offers his medical skills to those in need of medical attention but who cannot do so publicly, dealing with gangsters and corrupt plutocrats. It is while making such a house call that Tae Hyeon rescues "sleeping beauty" Han Yeo Jin (Kim Tae Hee), a chaebol heiress, from a medically-induced coma, leading to unintended consequences.

Other: 20 episodes / Medical, Action, Romance, Revenge, Chaebol / Wed. & Thurs. / SBS / 2015

Where to watch: Drama.net / DramaBay / DramaFever / GoodDrama / MyAsianTV / Viki

Teasers/trailers:
open )

Next week's preview:
None.

Resources: Drama.net, Youtube/SBSNow, Youtube/DramaSBS, AsianWiki

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Yassss, Yong Pal, come rescue me during 2015's K-dramaland slump.
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YONG PAL | Episodes 1-2 | Discussion



Cast: Joo Won, Kim Tae Hee, Jo Hyun Jae, Chae Jung Ahn, Jeong Wung In

Plot: Kim Tae Hyeon (Joo Won) is a talented surgeon. Desperate for money to pay his sister's medical bills, he adopts the code name Yong Pal and offers his medical skills to those in need of medical attention but who cannot do so publicly, dealing with gangsters and corrupt plutocrats. It is while making such a house call that Tae Hyeon rescues "sleeping beauty" Han Yeo Jin (Kim Tae Hee), a chaebol heiress, from a medically-induced coma, leading to unintended consequences.

Other: 16 episodes / Medical, Action, Romance, Revenge, Chaebol / Wed. & Thurs. / SBS / 2015

Where to watch: Drama.net / DramaBay / DramaFever / GoodDrama / MyAsianTV / Viki

Teasers/trailers:
open )

Next week's preview:
open )

Resources: Drama.net, Youtube/SBSNow, Youtube/DramaSBS, AsianWiki

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Awesome first two episodes, refreshing twist, more Gaksital than Healer (either way, WE WIN), Kim Tae Hee haters to the left, etc.
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Queen Sulli♔ & QT Luna attend the 'Fashion King' premiere
















So cute, my bbies<3 I'm so happy to see Sulli again <3 there is something off with Luna and idk what it is...

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Joo Won Doesn’t Like Girls Who are Enthusiastic About Skinship from the Beginning



Joo Won shared his thoughts on physical contact on JTBC’s Witch Hunt.

While filming the 64th episode of Witch Hunt, Joo Won held a discussion with the MCs on ‘My Girl’s Skinship.’ During the show, a citizen shared his concern about his girlfriend, who was innocent in the beginning but has turned too aggressive about wanting skinship.

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Joo Won Makes Another Big Leap through ‘Naeil’s Cantabile’



The ‘trustworthy’ actor Joo Won is about to bring forth another drama sensation.

Airing its first episode on October 13, Joo Won will be acting as the aspiring top conductor ‘Cha Yoo Jin’ in KBS2’s Naeil’s Cantabile.

Naeil’s Cantabile is based on the original Japanese piece Nodame Cantabile. It is about the cold-hearted and brusque character named Chiaki and the 4-D genius pianist Nodame, who has a crush on him.

I was a fan of Nodame Cantabile. I was cast after I have already seen the movie, drama and the comic books and I watched them again recently. )
source: mwave

You can't forget about Sulli: "Fashion King" trailers and pics



With its premiere only a month away, the upcoming film “Fashion King” which stars Joo Won, Sulli, Ahn Jae Hyun, Park Se Young, and Kim Sung Oh has released the full trailer of the film that shows some of the highlight scenes from the movie.

Through the full trailer released, viewers can get a better picture of the story of the film adaptation of the controversial webtoon of the same name that not only had an explosive number of page views, but also brought to existence many parodies and new words. Its characters each introduced a new type of personality in the genre, each with their own individual charms.

Follow the story of Woo Ki Myung (Joo Won), a bullied high school student who opens his eyes to the world of fashion to win the attention of his crush, Park Hye Jin (Park Se Young). See how he will compete against his rival Kim Won Ho (Ahn Jae Hyun) and transform to become their school’s “Fashion King” under the guidance of his mentor (Kim Sung Oh) in this trailer.

“Fashion King” hits the theaters on November.





The character trailer and the release date for the upcoming film “Fashion King” was recently revealed. The film, which is an adaptation of the popular webtoon of the same name, will be starring Joo Won and f(x)’s Sulli as the main leads. It is set for a November release, and much attention is being put on the film as fans are wondering whether it will be as popular as the original webtoon.

The 2011 webtoon not only had an explosive number of page views, but also brought to existence many parodies and new words. Its characters each introduced a new type of personality in the genre, each with their own individual charms.

The released trailer proceeds with rhythmical electronic background music and fast paced introduction of characters. Surrounded by camera shutters, each character can be seen in different poses that match their personality in the film. Joo Won especially garners much attention with his comical poses that perfectly match the character in the webtoon. Fans are wondering what kind of acting transformation he will make in the film.

The film will be about a high school student named Woo Ki Myung (portrayed by Joo Won), who transforms his life with his new interest in fashion. He has a crush on Park Hye Jin (Park Se Young) and transforms himself into a more fashionable person, thinking she will like him back. His rival is Kim Won Ho (Ahn Jae Hyun), who is already a known fashionista at their high school. Meanwhile, Sulli plays Kwak Eun Jin, who is a quiet introvert that has a secret crush on Ki Myung. Kim Sung Oh will also star in the film as Ki Myung’s fashion mentor.


Sources: Thirtytoes, Soompi 1 2,
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2nd Trailer for "Cantebile Tomorrow" + More Photos



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sources: Sato Hiroshi @ Youtube | Dramabeans

The teaser looks hilarious and cute! I'm getting dangerously excited for this drama~

When K-Drama Actors Play Classical Musicians



It takes a special kind of actor to attempt playing a classical musician. Even if the actor can already play a classical instrument, it's unlikely that he or she can play at the performance level their characters are said to have achieved. So the actor has to learn his part and his music.

Joo Won is about to play Cha Yoo Jin, the perfectionist music student who dreams of becoming a conductor in the drama "Cantabile Tomorrow," previously called "Nodame Cantabile." Based on the Japanese manga, which has inspired both animated and live action productions, the drama takes place in a music school. Cha Yoo Jin plays the violin and the piano.

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source: kdramastars