Who will be the Male Lead of A Gentlemans Dignity?
2012-01-09
The male lead of SBS upcoming drama A Gentlemans Dignity will be going to an actor who is, contrary to prior reports and rumors, neither Jang Dong Gun nor Kim Myung Min. The production crew is reported to be in the last stages of discussion with the candidate.
An official from the production crew said, Its true that we offered the role to Jang Dong Gun, but he couldnt take up the role due to his schedule for an upcoming Chinese movie and drama. Afterwards, we talked about Kim Myung Min, but we ended up turning to another actor who would be more suitable for a melodrama. Since the drama covers the love stories of middle-aged men, were looking for an actor who gives off a serious but sexy feel, and has handsome looks that steals the hearts of women.
A source close to Kim Myung Min said, Hes been currently focusing on promoting Pacemaker. Its true that he had interest in playwright Kim Eun Suks new piece of work, but he couldnt readily agree to take the role because he thinks he′s weak with melodramas. In the past, he turned down the male lead in Painter of the Wind because he felt burdened about the love line with Moon Geun Young. His return to the small screen might be delayed a little bit loner.
Several of the roles have already been cast, with actors Kim Su Ro, Kim Min Jong, Kim Min and Yun Se Ah.
The drama, which is set to premiere in May, covers a cheerful love story of four men and five women in their 30s and 40s. Many are wondering if playwright Kim Eun Suk and producer Shin Woo Chun, who previously teamed up for SBS Secret Garden, can carry on their success with this upcoming drama.
An official from the drama said, Writer Kim Eun Suk and producer Shin Woo Chul are carefully working on casting the upcoming drama. In the case of Kim, even though Secret Garden resulted in the Hyun Bin syndrome, shes still thinking about Jang Hyuk, who was the first candidate for the lead role. They have keen interest in casting and thinking over who will be suitable for the main role. Please keep an eye on who will land the role.
Photo credit: Kim Byung Kwan