Song Il-Kook considers drama with Mawang PD
Song Il-kook is reportedly in contention as the leading man in a new drama with an interestingly uninteresting title: It’s 발효가족, which means literally Fermentation Family. It’s a horrible sounding name, so for now I’m going to call it by its phonetic Korean name, Balhyo Gajok. Phew, that sounds better to my ear, strangely, though it means the same thing.
There’s barely any information about the project in official news reports, but from the dribs and drabs I’ve been able to pick up, the fermentation part of the title likely comes from the drama’s involvement with kimchi, although it also deals with gangsters. Now there’s a title for you: Kimchi and Gangsters. True, that would make it sound much more comedic, but then again, it’s not like fermentation conjures up images of badass gangsters either.
But before you mentally check out of the show before it’s even begun, there’s one key consideration: Directing it is PD Park Chan-hong, who did Rebirth (aka Resurrection) and Mawang (aka The Devil) — two dark thriller dramas oft-noted for their high-quality storytelling and acting (and, as it happens, both starring Uhm Tae-woong). That track record right there is enough to make me sit up and take notice, because it’s rare that we get dark K-drama thrillers that work well, and here’s a guy with two standouts on his resumé.
A rep confirmed that Song has received the script and is considering the role, but cautioned that it’s too early to make casting statements. (There are wee little rumors that Kim Jung-eun — I Am Legend, Forever the Moment — is in contention for the female lead, but those are not yet substantiated.) Song had a modest success last year with the weekend action drama A Man Called God, but fared less well this year with Crime Squad. Balhyo Gajok will be produced by Olive Nine, but currently doesn’t have broadcaster commitment.
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Song Il-Kook goes general service, in "Fermented Family"
Actor Song Il-Kook chose to go general service.
He confirmed a role in the jTBC drama "Fermented Family" which is also well known as director Park Chan-hong and writer Kim Jee-woo's come back project.
Song Il-Kook takes on the role of Ki Ho-tae who is blended into the habit of rough talking, not having the ability to plan things and being spontaneous.
Being an orphan, Ho-tae thinks his parents didn't want him but he doesn't hesitate to do anything. He just goes head first into things but unlike his curtness, he is very warm inside.
Song Il-Kook starts shooting at the end of September. He said, "I am happy to be able to work with the writer and director I've wanted to work with for years. I usually take a while to read my scenario but I read "Fermented Family" very quickly and made my decision. I have never had a role like Ho-tae before so I look forward to myself acting it out".
Meanwhile, the drama is based in a Korean restaurant famous for its Kimchi. Ho-tae finds a piece of his past from the 'Cheon Ji-in' he sees on TV and spontaneously gets a job working there. This drama is due to be released in December.
Source: Korean Nate - English Hancinema
jTBC is South Korea's newest cable TV provider, supported by and granted a government license to operate in April 2011. It is scheduled to go on air January 2012. But it sounds like December 2011 now.
I don't know enough to react to jTBC. Will there be less pressure with ratings and filming? It sounds like they will complete the shooting before airing.
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Director Park Chan-hong and writer Kim Jee-woo from "Revenge" and "Devil" come back with jTBC drama "Fermented Family" after 4 years of absence.
This drama is about two daughters who get ownership of their father's restaurant, and someone who sets about looking for a piece of his past, working together.
Hot-blooded young men Ho-tae and Kang-san meet to set-up this pleasurable and cheeky love story.
The producers of "Fermented Family" said, "This drama deals with the alternative family that was the root of the revenge series "Revenge" and "Devil". The people who gather at the restaurant "Cheon Ji In" go through several stages of fermentation and maturation to create a real family".
Based in a restaurant well known for its kimchi, "Fermented Family" has been chosen as jTBC's special drama.
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