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Joo Ji Hoon Cast for Upcoming Drama “Five Fingers”
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- Joo Ji Hoon has been confirmed for the upcoming SBS drama, “Five Fingers,” which marks his comeback to the small screen.
“Five Fingers” is to follow the currently airing “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” and is being produced and written by a star team of directors and writers.
“Five Fingers” is the story about how some troubled young adults overcome their past scars and make efforts to find their dreams and love. Joo Ji Hoon will play a talented pianist, who struggles with an unfortunate family situation.
Due to Joo Ji Hoon’s past drug scandals, some viewed this casting unfavorably. However, the head director, Choi Young Hoon PD stated, “Joo Ji Hoon’s drama character has both good and evil in him and we thought Joo Ji Hoon’s soft but tough-guy charms were perfect for this role.”
Choi PD continued, “Since his role is a pianist, we needed someone with acting skills, as well as a basic knowledge and appreciation for music. Joo Ji Hoon plays piano, guitar and other instruments and is known to be a good singer so we are very excited.”
Joo Ji Hoon’s agency, Key East Entertainment stated, “Joo Ji Hoon is deeply reflecting upon his disappointing actions of the past. Because he is still very apologetic, he hesitated a lot about coming back to the small screen. But because the directors and writers were so keen on casting him for the drama, Joo Ji Hoon was able to join the cast.”
They continued, “We hope that Joo Ji Hoon will be pardoned for his past mistakes through his good acting skills, which he wishes to partake as if it’s his first time. He is determined not to let everyone down since many people have given him this great opportunity.”
“Five Fingers” is still in its casting process and will air after “A Gentleman’s Dignity.”
T-ara's Eun-jeong Cast In New Drama "Five Fingers"
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- Already a familiar face in the drama realm, T-ara's Ham Eun-jeong has been cast in another new role for the upcoming drama "Five Fingers".
Ham Eun-jeong was a name on the list for the role, but confirmations weren't made. Until now. Core Contents Media confirmed on June 29th that the idol star will be playing the role of Hong Dami, a girl that is forced to give up on her own personal dreams due to difficult family circumstances.
"Five Fingers" is about youth that struggle to overcome their tragic pasts and obstacles, fighting to reach for the stars and see their dreams come true. Joo Ji-hoon is another name confirmed; he will be playing the main male lead.
Ham Eun-jeong was debating on whether she should take the role or not, due to plans for T-ara's new album and ensuing promotions slated for the near future. However, she has decided to juggle both acts.
Ham Eun-jeong's previous drama projects include "Dream High" and "Coffee House".
"Five Fingers" will start airing on August 4th, following the currently running "A Gentleman's Dignity".
Chae Si-ra to star in new SBS drama
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- Chae Si-ra is set to play the lead in the new SBS drama "Five Fingers".
According to the program's production company, Chae has been cast alongside T-ara's Ham Eun-jeong and actors Joo Ji-hoon and Ji Chang-wook.
In the drama, Chae will play Chae Young-rang, a woman who once dreamed of being a successful pianist.
"Chae Young-rang is a character who possesses both an angelic and a demonic side. Her cruel and malicious side is unveiled when her maternal instincts are put to the test. Overall, she's a very complex character", said a spokesperson from the drama.
The program will tell a tale of conflict and passion involving musicians and businessmen from a piano manufacturer.
The writer behind "Five Fingers" is Kim Soon-ok, who did the hit dramas "Temptation of Wife" (2009) and "Smile, Mom" (2011).
The show will air starting Aug. 4, taking over the time slot of SBS's current weekend drama "A Gentleman's Dignity".
Ji Chang Wook to Play Villainous Chaebol in Joo Ji Hoon’s “Five Fingers”
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- Ji Chang Wook will take on his first antagonist role in upcoming SBS drama “Five Fingers,” starring Joo Ji Hoon. He will play Yoo In Ha, the dashing second-generation chaebol who’s jealous of his naturally gifted older brother Yoo Ji Sang (Joo Ji Hoon). Since his debut, Ji Chang Wook has created a bright and healthy image through his roles in “Sons of Sol Pharmacy,” “Smile Donghae,” “Warrior Baek Dong Soo,” and “Bachelor’s Vegetable Store.” Hence, he’s hoping to increase his versatility by becoming the scheming villain in this new series.
“Five Fingers” is a story about young adults who overcome their tragedies, fulfill their dreams, and find love. The drama is still in the process of casting its actors, and reportedly, T-ara’s Eunjung is a strong candidate for the female lead. “Five Fingers” will replace “A Gentleman’s Dignity” on SBS this August.
Meanwhile, Ji Chang Wook is gaining tremendous popularity in Japan through his dramas and has recently signed with EMI Music Japan.
Joo Ji Hoon & Ham Eun Jung's "Five Fingers" Holds First Script Reading
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Upcoming SBS weekend series “Five Fingers” held its first script reading on July3. Main leads Joo Ji Hoon, Chae Sira, Ji Chang Wook, Ham Eun Jung (T-ara), as well as supporting actors Jeon Mi Sun, Jo Min Ki, Na Moon Hee, Cha Hwa Yeon, and Jeon No Min attended the reading at the SBS Ilsan Production Center.
“Five Fingers” marks Joo Ji Hoon’s comeback to the small screen. His last drama was “The Devil,” co-starring Shin Mina and Uhm Tae Woong, in 2007. Regarding his drama comeback, he firmly stated, “I will work hard.” It’s been said that Joo Ji Hoon put his best effort into the reading as well, keeping eye contact with his co-stars as they said their lines.
Singer-actress Ham Eun Jung will challenge herself with her first lead role in “Five Fingers.” She’s established herself as an actress through various projects like “Queen Insoo,” “Dream High,” “Coffee House,” and more and has received high reviews and praise for her acting. Ji Chang Wook will take on his first antagonist role since his debut as Joo Ji Hoon’s jealous younger brother. He was the first person to arrive at the venue and was seen rehearsing his lines.
“Five Fingers” is a story about young adults who overcome their tragedies, fulfill their dreams, and find love. It will replace “A Gentleman’s Dignity” on SBS this August.
Lee Hae-In New Drama, Five Fingers
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- Lee Hae In from 'Gangkiz' will be casting for the new SBS drama 'Five Fingers.'
In the drama, Lee Hae In will be playing the role of an exchange student in Italy who has a strong character on the outside but is actually very hurt and vulnerable on the inside.
Lee Hae In will be rivaling against the female protagonist Eun Jung from T-ARA, and her charisma in acting evil and jealous will be shown throughout the drama.
By featuring in tvN 'Rollercoaster' and releasing new songs 'Honey Honey' and 'Mama' with the Gangkiz, Lee Hae In has gained much attention and has been showing a variety of skills to her fans.
Joo Ji-hoon hits roadblocks on the way to dramaland
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- It’s been seven months since Joo Ji-hoon came back from army duty, with what was supposed to be a clean slate after he was busted for drug use back in 2009. And though he has successfully completed filming his first comeback project, the film I Am the King (due out in August), television just might not be ready for him to return.
Joo was rumored to be cast in the Ji Jin-hee sageuk The Great Seer, originally slated for SBS’s current season. He ended up not being cast, and there are rumblings that SBS was wary of being the Big 3 broadcaster to un-blacklist Joo Ji-hoon while KBS and MBC weren’t willing to budge, and thus pulled his name from the roster. (It’s not clear that SBS was necessarily caving to pressure, but it seems likely that the KBS/MBC stance is more fact than fiction.)
Well whatever the reason, he’s now rumored to star in a different SBS project, the 50-episode melodrama Five Fingers, from the makjang hit-makers behind A Wife’s Temptation and Temptation of Angels. But it’s not all smooth sailing, because since the possible casting announcement has surfaced, the reaction online has been quite negative. SBS has reportedly called emergency meetings to discuss the situation. No matter the outcome, it’ll be interesting to see how the broadcaster handles the online reaction.
If the hurdles clear, Joo Ji-hoon might be starring in his first drama since 2007′s Mawang (The Devil). If not, he may have to carve out a film-only career for a little while longer.
Jo Min-ki special appearance in "Five Fingers"
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- Actor Jo Min-ki made a special appearance in the new SBS Theater "Five Fingers".
As Yoo Man-se, he is the owner of an instrument manufacturing company, husband to Chae Si-ra's husband and father to Yoo Ji-ho (Joo Ji-hoon), genius pianist and Yoo In-ha (Ji Chang-wook).
"Five Fingers" is about the fight and revenge of rich successors and genius pianists.
To be aired next month after "A Gentleman's Dignity" at SBS.
What happened in the 24 hours before Eunjung received news about her leaving "Five Fingers"?
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- At 5:36PM of the 22nd, SBS officially announced that T-ara's Eunjung would be leaving "Five Fingers". Until the previous night (21st), Eunjung was still practising her lines. To her surprise, in less than a day, she received news that she was dropped from "Five Fingers".
What actually happened within this day? Let's summarise what the drama production company, Eunjung, and Jin SeYeon etc have said.
At 4pm on the 21st, Eunjung and the writers met and had a discussion about the drama and the script. Dinner was had alongside this meeting which went on until very late. During the meeting, everybody encouraged each other and showed their will to make this drama a success.
Eunjung was scheduled to film her first scene for on the 22nd. She was orginally scheduled to film on the 18th, but because her character Hong Dami appears from the fifth episode, her first filming was delayed until the 22nd.
On the 21st afternoon, ChangWook joined later in the meeting and practised his lines with Eunjung. In the drama, Ji ChangWook and Eunjung and Joo JiHoon are involved in a love triangle. ChangWook and Eunjung practised their lines for 3-4 hours before separating.
As Eunjung was preparing for her first filming, something unexpected happen. The drama producers late into the afternoon approached Jin SeYeon to see whether she can join "Five Fingers". SeYeon expressed: "If Eunjung is leaving the show, I can appear in the drama." This means that while the writers and producers were encouraging Eunjung, at the same time, they were also approaching other replacement actors with the possibility of dropping Eunjung.
At 12pm noon on the 22nd, news about Eunjung leaving was released. Eunjung's management agency also felt shocked at what had happened within a day. Eunjung after seeing the news remained silent, and her management agency also expressed shock.
Netizens have expressed displeasure at the way the producers and SBS have inappropriately handled the situation, at how they gave an unilateral notice of termination when the acting contract had already been signed. Netizens have also expressed disappointment at the production company and at SBS for not fully discuss the situation with Eunjung before discussing Jin YeSeon's joining of "Five Fingers."
Translation of Chinese KPopStarz Article by @kckclalala
Chinese Article: http://chinese.kpopstarz.com/article...chenshiyan.htm
Original Korean Article: http://news.nate.com/view/20120822n32081
Five Fingers / 다섯 손가락 [2012]
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