'Doctor Stranger' staff praise Lee Jong Suk's acting skills

Lee Jong Suk was complimented as an actor who goes above and beyond with his acting skills, willingness to learn, and work ethic by his fellow 'Doctor Stranger' staff.

The drama's writer Park Jin Woo met up with reporters in Nonhyeondong, Gangnam, Seoul on June 26 and spoke highly of Lee Jong Suk, "Lee Jong Suk is a very good actor... Lee Jong Suk is like an actor who is [always] prepared. He even acts out the things that aren't in the script. He studies the things that I didn't write by himself and shows it to me on set... I had no worries. But since actor Lee Jong Suk does so well, I got all the more worried for myself. Because I had to write a script that is fitting enough to lead a good actor... He is a friend who I will continue to look forward to."

PD Jin Hyuk shared, "['Doctor Stranger'] didn't start off with the casting of somewhat established actors, but it was a drama that started because we wanted to make it. We each have our own goals. In the case of Lee Jong Suk, his goal is to hear that he is a good actor... As the director, I thought that I was holding a diamond in the rough. I think that actors will shake [the heart] of South Korea someday."

There are only four episodes of 'Doctor Stranger' left, so tune in every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM KST!

SBS Drama 'Dr. Stranger' Getting Northern Viewers

 A new South Korean television drama that depicts elements of North Korean society is attracting viewers in the North, Daily NK sources inside the country report. The SBS production “Doctor Stranger,” which tells the tale of a South Korean doctor’s life during and after his escape from North Korea, is popular with North Korean university students.

A Pyongyang source reported the news to Daily NK on the 17^th, saying, “Some parts, like the bit where surgery is performed on the Suryeong (Kim Il Sung), are just not the reality we know, and we find them odd. But still, many people say it’s a fun show.”

In an early episode of the drama, which went on air in South Korea at the beginning of May, a famous South Korean doctor is brought to North Korea to save the life of Kim Il Sung. Thereafter, neither he nor his son is permitted to leave, however, and it is only following the father’s death that the son finally makes it back to Seoul.

Though the number of North Korean people viewing South Korean media is currently far lower than previously due to the era's ultra repressive atmosphere, it is still possible for some groups, including Party officials and other citizens with social capital, to watch them in secret. Bribery remains a viable means of evading punishment, too.

"The popularity of ‘Stranger’ among university students is not waning," the source went on. "No matter how much they try to step up the crackdowns; there are already many people for whom watching South Korean dramas is part of life. In fact, it is Party officials, their children and students who are driving the popularity."

"Group 109 [which is responsible for controlling "anti-socialist" activities] don’t visit the homes of officials much," she pointed out. "And if students do get caught watching this kind of thing, they can normally get away with a bribe. They just confiscate the CD and tell them not to say where they watched it."

According to inside sources, it is unusual for people in North Korea to buy copied DVDs outright. Instead, they are borrowed for roughly half the purchase price, which in the case of new material is roughly the same price as a kilo of rice in a public market.

Although there are fewer goods entering North Korea today through smuggling, the cross-border flow has not been completely halted. "Smugglers say that they are currently able to bring in less than half the 1000-3000 discs per day that had been the case," the source said. "But that is still not nothing. There is no way they can stop the flow completely because it is Party officials who keep wanting to get hold of them."

Park Jung Ah - Because Of You [Doctor Stranger OST Part 6]

너 없이 눈뜬 아침은 허전해 쓸쓸해 난

neo eobsi nuntteun achimeun heojeonhae sseulsseulhae nan

너 없이 웃는 내 모습 어색해 난 싫어

neo eobsi utneun nae moseup eosaekhae nan sirheo

아직 난 아직도 아직 널 기다려

ajik nan ajikdo ajik neol gidaryeo

조금만 조금 더 내게 와 가지마

jogeumman jogeum deo naege wa gajima

왜 이렇게 날 혼자 두니 넌 let me know

wae ireoke nal honja duni neon let me know

다신 널 찾지 말라는 그런 말은 하지 말아줘

dasin neol chatji mallaneun geureon mareun haji marajwo

다시 널 잡으려 하는 그런 내 맘을 넌 왜 모르니

dasi neol jabeuryeo haneun geureon nae mameul neon wae moreuni

네게 미안하단 말 사랑해 내가 더 잘할게

nege mianhadan mal saranghae naega deo jalhalge

아무 말도 못했는데

amu maldo motaenneunde

( 왜 ~ ) 왜 넌 그냥 안된다고해 let me know

( wae ~ ) wae neon geunyang andoendagohae let me know

please don't go 끝이라고 하지마, 끝이 아냐, 나에겐 ,너 하나 뿐 인걸

please don't go kkeuchirago hajima, kkeuchi anya, naegen ,neo hana ppun ingeol

because of you because of you 날 울리지마 because of you

because of you because of you nal ullijima because of you

you know 안된다 말 하지마

you know andoenda mal hajima

나에겐 너, 오직 너, 너 하나 뿐인 걸

naegen neo, ojik neo, neo hana ppunin geol

because of you because of you 제발 나를 떠나 가지마

because of you because of you jebal nareul tteona gajima

단 한번도 널 잊은 적 없었는데 그랬는데 난

dan hanbeondo neol ijeun jeok eobseonneunde geuraenneunde nan

내 기억에 널 지운 적 없었는데 난, 난 못 하겠어

nae gieoge neol jiun jeok eobseonneunde nan, nan mot hagesseo

그냥 오늘 하루만 모른 척 다시 돌아오길 그렇게도 바랬는데

geunyang oneul haruman moreun cheok dasi doraogil geureokedo baraenneunde

( 왜 ~ ) 왜 넌 그냥 안된다고해 let me know

( wae ~ ) wae neon geunyang andoendagohae let me know

please don't go 끝이라고 하지마, 끝이 아냐, 나에겐 ,너 하나 뿐 인걸

please don't go kkeuchirago hajima, kkeuchi anya, naegen ,neo hana ppun ingeol

because of you because of you 날 울리지마 because of you

because of you because of you nal ullijima because of you

you know 안된다 말 하지마

you know andoenda mal hajima

나에겐 너, 오직 너, 너 하나 뿐인 걸

naegen neo, ojik neo, neo hana ppunin geol

because of you because of you 제발 나를 떠나 가지마

because of you because of you jebal nareul tteona gajima

tell me why tell me why

tell me why tell me why

넌 알잖아, 다 알잖아 , 제발 나를 떠나 가지마

neon aljanha, da aljanha , jebal nareul tteona gajima

너 없이 눈뜬 아침은 허전해 쓸쓸해 난

neo eobsi nuntteun achimeun heojeonhae sseulsseulhae nan

너 없이 웃는 내 모습 어색해 난 싫어

neo eobsi utneun nae moseup eosaekhae nan sirheo

나를 봐 , 돌아봐 , 그저 널, 바라봐 , 너의 뒷 모습만, 날 두고 가지마

nareul bwa , dorabwa , geujeo neol, barabwa , neoui dwit moseumman, nal dugo gajima

( 왜 ~ ) 왜 넌 이런 내 맘 모르니 let me know

( wae ~ ) wae neon ireon nae mam moreuni let me know

Park Jung Ah sing for Doctor Stranger OST

With her close relationship with the director, Park Jung Ah will be singing for SBS’ Doctor Stranger OST. 

On June 16, Park Jung Ah will release the new song Because of You, which will be included in Doctor Stranger’s OST. 

The former Jewelry member-turned-actress was able to participate in the OST for the popular drama due to her close friendship with Jin Hyuk PD, who directed the drama Prosecutor Princess, which Park Jung Ah was part of in 2010. 

Because of You is a song about hoping that a lover won’t leave the relationship. It was co-produced by Shinsadong Tiger and Jose, with lyrics by Jeon Hye Won. 

It will be released on June 16 at noon (KST). 

Photo Credit: WM Company, Wellmade Yedang

HOMEDRAMA STORIES VIEW ARCHIVES 'Dr. Stranger" Lee Jong Suk's Brazen Acting

SBS Monday/Tuesday drama "Dr. Stranger" Lee Jong Suk's cute comical acting exploded.  The chemistry partners were Choi Jung Woo and Lee Jong Suk as they were the ideal combination adding fun to the drama.

On the 11^th episode broadcast on June 9^th, Park Hoon (played by Lee Jong Suk) and Moon Hyun Wook (played by Choi Jung Woo) were drunk and were sleeping in the same bed.  Because of this ironic bed scene, they drew laughter from the audience and meanwhile, it was revelaed that Song Jae Hee (played by Jin Se Yeon)'s medical records were released.  Here, Park Hoon told Moon Hyung Wook that you first have to go away, then deny, and then confess, as he made viewers laugh.

Especially as Lee Jong Suk pointed to Moon Hyung Wook and said, "Actually, it's this person who made me do this.  Really, he's horrible" as he betrayed him.  With his experienced funny acting, he perfected the drama.  Such acting between Lee Jong Suk and older actor Choi Jung Woo invoked images of Tom and Jerry.  This stirred up the viewers as the strongest couple with the best chemistry.

In the drama, Lee Jong Suk called Moon Hyung Wook, "master" and his funny way of talk seems like he's talking not as Park Hoon but actually as Lee Jong Suk as his natural acting goes back and forth between charisma and medical comic nature.

In actuality, Lee Jong Suk kept on calling Choi Jung Woo "master" when he was relaxing and made the staff laugh.

Meanwhile, "Dr. Stranger" is about a genius doctor Lee Jong Suk that was born in South Korea but raised in North Korea and his conflict against the most elite doctor of Korea, Park Hae Jin.  The two of them face the greatest conspiracy in a medical drama and fusion drama.  It is broadcast every Monday and Tuesday at 10PM.

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Dr. Stranger" Jin Se Yeon Hopes That Lee Jong Suk Lives Happily

"Dr. Stranger" Jin Se Yeon told Lee Jong Suk that he wanted him to have faith in her.

On the 11^th episode of SBS Monday/Tuesday drama "Dr. Stranger" (script Park Jin Woo, director Jin Hyuk, production Aura Media) broadcast on June 9^th, Seung Hee (played by Jin Se Yeon) told Park Hoon (played by Lee Jong Suk) her true intentions and comforted him.

Seung Hee said to Hoon, "I have a plan for us to live happily so just believe in me.  Instead, just take on the role of the surgery team of the Prime Minister.On this day, Hoon and Hyung Wook (played by Choi Jung Woo) even to go the police department because of the surgery team of the Prime Minister.  Thanks to the help of others, they were released and in the car was Seung Hee and Hoon.

In the picture, "Dr. Stranger" Jin Se Yeon asked Lee Jong Suk to believe in her.  Hoon accepted Seugn Hee's favor and said, "I do what I am told.  Instead, just smile for me" as he was romantic.

Meanwhile, "Dr. Stranger" is about a genius doctor Lee Jong Suk that was born in South Korea but raised in North Korea and his conflict against the most elite doctor of Korea, Park Hae Jin.  The two of them face the greatest conspiracy in a medical drama and fusion drama.  It is broadcast every Monday and Tuesday at 10PM.
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Actor Lee Jong-suk steals China’s heart

Actor Lee Jong-suk’s popularity is continuing to increase in China, attracting the attention of head hunters who are targeting the mainland.

Dubbed as one of the “Fantastic Four of Hallyu,” all of Lee’s recent shows -- “School 2013,” “I Hear Your Voice” and “Doctor Stranger” -- have been successful in Chinese-speaking countries, proving his popularity among Chinese fans. The other three are Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Min-ho and Kim Woo-bin.

To respond to his international fans, Lee Jong-suk streamed scenes from the filming of “Doctor Stranger” in Hungary on Weibo, a Chinese version of Tweeter, even before the show went on air.

Lee is a sensation in China with enthusiastic fans trying to catch Lee’s shows online. “Doctor Stranger” has hit 150 million downloads on Youku and Todou, Chinese versions of YouTube. 

Watchers are expecting the count to surpass 600 million by the time “Doctor Stranger” goes off the air, given that Lee’s previous drama series “I Hear Your Voice” scored 350 million downloads by the end of the 18 episodes.

Moreover, some passionate Chinese fans joined forces with Korean fans to support Lee during the shoot. The fans hired gourmet buffet catering for the whole staff.

Due to Lee’s very visible popularity, head hunters for local drama productions, advertisement companies, movie industries and entertainment officials are eager to cast the rising star.

According to an official in the Chinese entertainment industry, local head-hunters are eyeing the chance to approach Lee once he finishes filming for “Doctor Stranger.”

Lee Jong Suk Is Becoming An Even Bigger Hallyu Star In China

Lee Jong Suk has become so popular that he is called one of the "Fantastic Four of Hallyu." The other three actors are Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Min Ho and Kim Woo Bin. The actors are so called because of their popularity in other countries, especially China.

Lee's recent dramas, "School 2013," and "I Hear Your Voice" were especially popular in China. Interest in his current drama "Doctor Stranger" was promoted before it began when the drama's producers streamed scenes of the drama's filming on Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter. 

So far, the drama has been downloaded 150 million times on Youku and Todou, the Chinese versions of YouTube. Downloads are expected to surpass 600 million by the time the drama ends. The expectations are based on the fact that "I Hear Your Voice" was downloaded 350 million times by its last episode.

Lee Jong Suk has made several trips to China recently. He spent Valentine's Day in Shanghai, singing romantic songs to his fans and reading a handwritten letter, which made him cry. Over 2,000 Chinese fans attended. In March Lee Jong Suk opened his own Weibo account and posted the comment that he was on his way to Beijing. He also uploaded a selfie in which he wore a white shirt and an earring. A mere 30 minutes after opening his account he already had 100,000 followers.

Some of his Chinese fans later joined Korean fans to hire buffet catering for the staff of "Doctor Stranger." Given the success of the medical drama Chinese media is eager to interview the actor and Chinese companies have offered him commercial opportunities.

In "Doctor Stranger," Lee Jong Suk plays a genius doctor from North Korea. After his character flees North Korea along with his childhood love, he loses her and thinks she died. He finds out she is still alive and tries to bring her to South Korea. He begins to work at a hospital to raise the money to find her but then becomes involved in a medical and romantic rivalry with a South Korean doctor played by Park Hae Jin.

Some of the drama's success in China can also be attributed to the popularity of Park Hae Jin, who starred in four Chinese dramas and gained even more popularity when he had a role in another Hallyu hit, "You Who Came From The Stars." In that drama he played a chaebol in love with Jun Ji Hyun.

 

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“Doctor Stranger” Jin Se Yeon and Lee Jong Suk Take Lovely Pictures Together

Sweet pictures of Jin Se Yeon and Lee Jong Suk have been revealed.

The two actors are currently acting out a sad love story in the SBS drama “Doctor Stranger.”

The pictures, snapped on the set of the drama, were revealed through Jin Se Yeon’s agency, Early Bird Entertainment. In the picture, Lee Jong Suk has his arm around Jin Se Yeon and is smiling brightly. The smiles of both actors look similar that it makes it seem like they’re a real couple.

Lee Jong Suk and Jin Se Yeon brighten up the atmosphere of the set through their overflowing energy and their playful personalities. Many viewers are envious because the two actors have shown perfect chemistry as the ‘visual couple.’

[Minor spoiler alert]

In the drama, Jin Se Yeon and Lee Jong Suk’s warm kiss after their reunion fostered the interest of many viewers, and when Jin Se Yeon’s identity was finally revealed, the drama went up to first place in viewer ratings. Jin Se Yeon and Lee Jong Suk’s love story still continues, even after the trials of many crises. Although Lee Jong Suk escaped to South Korea, Jin Se Yeon has come to South Korea as a spy. Not knowing what other problems they may encounter, the two are, while happy, always feeling anxious.

“Doctor Stranger” is being aired every Monday and Tuesday.

Lee Jong Suk talks about his new drama Doctor Stranger

Hi, I am Lee Jong Suk who plays Park Hoon in SBS Mon/Tues drama Dr. Stranger.

Q. Tell us about the character, Park Hoon.

I play a genius doctor who was taken to North Korea because of a conspiracy but then comes back to South Korea.

Q. How do you feel about starring in Dr. Stranger?

Honestly, it is pretty hard to play the character. The character changes three times in the first and second episode already, so it was hard to act. The drama’s director helps me a lot to play the character, so now I am shooting the drama diligently. It is hard to act because of the character's occupation, above all. Medical terms are too hard to memorize and pronounce, and there are some difficulties with words and the language because I have to speak in the North Korean dialect and in Seoul cadence.

Q. What do you want to say to viewers?

We are very near the premiere now. I am shooting the drama hard so please love the drama. I will do my best to show good acting skills.

‘Dr. Stranger’ Lee Jong Suk and Park Hae Jin Compete for Impossible Patient

The SBS Monday Tuesday drama 'Dr. Stranger' actors Lee Jong Suk and Park Hae Jin had another competition. On the twelfth episode of the SBS Monday Tuesday drama 'Dr. Stranger' which aired in the afternoon of June 10, 2014, Park Hoon suggested another competition to Han Jae Joon to operate a surgery on a patient. The patient was someone another doctor had refused to operate a surgery on. Park Hoon, dying to save the patient, said to Han Jae Joon, "If you save the patient, you win." Han Jae Jin accepted Park Hoon's offer. However, Oh Soo Hyun felt something ominous and said, "What if this patient has a history of medical malpractice by another doctor?" In related news, the new SBS Monday Tuesday drama "Dr. Stranger" tells a story of a doctor, played by Lee Jong Suk, who was born in South Korea but was raised in the north. 

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Dr. Stranger" Park Hae Jin Confirms Identity As Sexy Jogging Man

On the episode of SBS Monday/Tuesday drama "Dr. Stranger" the staff released a picture of Park Hae Jin jogging.  In the picture, Park Hae Jin is focusing on jogging under a cloudy sky that hasn't even broken dawn.  As he is jogging with sweat in his hair and throwing up rough breath, he is showing off sexy manliness.

The staff said that Han Jae Joon ran for a long period of time but nonetheless did not feel tired.Park Hae Jin's look is especially of interest.  He is running as if getting rid of something on his head and showing a sharp glare.  Ina ddition, it shows his determination and showing his curiosity as well.

Last week, on the 10^th episode, Park Hae Jin was hit by the rain and didn't stop his determination.  It'll be interesting to see how his glare and attitude will change the plot of the drama.

Meanwhile, "Dr. Stranger" is about a genius doctor Lee Jong Suk that was born in South Korea but raised in North Korea and his conflict against the most elite doctor of Korea, Park Hae Jin.  The two of them face the greatest conspiracy in a medical drama and fusion drama.  It is broadcast every Monday and Tuesday at 10PM.

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MINAH (GIRL’S DAY) – YOU AND I (니가내가) [ DOCTOR STRANGER OST part 5]

ROMANIZED LYRICS

Niga nareul pume aneulttae, naega ttaseuhameul aratgo
Niga naenuneul jikyeobolttae, naega sojunghangeol arasseo
Niga nahante dagaolttae, naega heundeulligo isseotgo
Niga deonjin geumal hanmadi, naega yeojarangeol arasseo

Nareul pago deuneun it’s your smiley face
Ijen nigaeobsi naega salsueobtjanha

(Lets go)
Himdeureotdeon gieogeun ijen modu jiwobeoryeo
Nunmullatdeon naldeureul baby, you can wipe the memory
Niganaega isseulttaen ije modu byeonhalkkeoya
Seulpeohaetdeon naldeuldo baby, you don’t need it anymore.

I can’t stop my love for you forever. X2

Niga naega neoreul eolmana saranghandaneungeol aneunji
Niga baraboneun geunyeoga naega anirangeol aljiman naega geunyeoga anijiman
Baby i will find a way.

Although we sing two melodies in the same place right now
I know we will find a way somewhere we belong.

(Lets go)
Himdeureotdeon gieogeun ijen modu jiwobeoryeo
Nunmullatdeon naldeureul baby, you can wipe the memory
Niganaega isseulttaen ijen modu byeonhalkkeoya
Seulpeohaetdeon naldeuldo baby, you don’t need it anymore.

HANGUL LYRICS

니가 나를 품에 안을때, 내가 따스함을 알았고
니가 내눈을 지켜볼때, 내가 소중한걸 알았어
니가 나한테 다가올때, 내가 흔들리고 있었고
니가 던진 그말 한마디, 내가 여자란걸 알았어
나를 파고 드는 It’s your smiley face
이젠 니가없이 내가 살수없잖아
(let’s go)
힘들었던 기억은 이젠 모두 지워버려
눈물났던 날들을 baby, you can wipe the memory
니가내가 있을땐 이제 모두 변할꺼야
슬퍼했던 날들도 baby, you don’t need it anymore.
I can’t stop my love for you forever. x2
니가 내가 너를 얼마나 사랑한다는걸 아는지
니가 바라보는 그녀가 내가 아니란걸 알지만 내가 그녀가 아니지만
baby I will find a way.
Although we sing two melodies in the same place right now
I know we will find a way somewhere we belong.
(let’s go)
힘들었던 기억은 이젠 모두 지워버려
눈물났던 날들을 baby, you can wipe the memory
니가내가 있을땐 이젠 모두 변할꺼야
슬퍼했던 날들도 baby, you don’t need it anymore.

TRANSLATION LYRICS

When you hold me in your arms
I learned about warmth
When you watched over my eyes
I realized that I was precious
When you came to me
I was shaking
When you said those words
I knew that I was a woman

Burying into me
It’s your smiley face
Now you’re not here
And I can’t live

(Let’s go)
Erase all of the bad memories
The tearful days
Baby, you can wipe the memory
When you and I are here
Everything will change now
The sad days
Baby, you don’t need it anymore

I can’t stop my love
For you forever (x2)

Do you know how much I love you?
I know the girl you’re looking at is not me
I’m not her but baby I will find a way

Although we sing two melodies
In the same place right now
I know we will find a way
Somewhere we belong

(Let’s go)
Erase all of the bad memories
The tearful days
Baby, you can wipe the memory
When you and I are here
Everything will change now
The sad days
Baby, you don’t need it anymore