Lee Jong Suk Chooses His Next Role

Lee Jong Suk’s next drama will be a Korean-Chinese production. Lee was eager to take the role because it offers him another chance to work with producer Jin Hyuk. The actor and producer worked together on two very different dramas,  "Prosecutor Princess" and “Doctor Stranger.”

According to the Korean media outlet Korea Times, Lee’s new project is tentatively titled “Jade Lover” The upcoming SBS drama is being co-produced by Jin and the Hong Kong media group DMG.

“Jade Lover” is a fantasy-romance series set in the 1930s and filming begins in Shanghai in January.

“Jade Lover” will be the actor’s first drama in over a year but, according to his agency Wellmade Yedang, he has been busy researching new projects.

“Lee has sufficiently rested since ‘Pinocchio’ from earlier this year, and he’s also looking at scenarios for other domestic movies and TV dramas for next year,”  said Wellmade Yedang representative. “Soon, he’ll decide on which project to join and will return to South Korean TV.”

Lee Jong Suk having chosen another drama is big news, but the salary that he will earn for “Jade Lover” is also newsworthy. It has been reported that he will earn over $5 million for the 30-episode series.

Not bad for an actor who only debuted 10 years ago as a runway model. The 26-year-old began his acting career when he appeared in a short film titled “Sympathy.” Since then he has had a string of successful dramas including “School 2013” with Kim Woo Bin and Jang Nara, “Can I Hear Your Voice” with Lee Bo Young and Yoon Sang Hyun, “Doctor Stranger” with Jin se Yeon and Kang So Ra, and most recently “Pinocchio” with Park Shin Hye.

Lee also appeared in several films, including “The Face Reader,” “Hot Young Bloods” and “No Breathing.”

He is the youngest actor ever to win the prestigious Grimae Award for Best Male Actor for his role in “Pinocchio.”

Are you excited about his new drama?

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Lee Jong-suk considering role in $40 million production Jade Lover

Actor Lee Jong-suk who debuted in the 2010 drama Prosecutor Princess, teams up with director Jin Hyuk who is most famous for the hit drama Doctor Stranger in 2014. Both are part of a Korean and Chinese collaboration $40 million masterpiece called Jade Lover (working title, and direct translation).

the $40 million masterpiece Jade lover, is going to be a fantasy romance drama. Jade Lover is going to be DMG Entertainment(which did co-production and distribution in China for Hollywood movies Ironman 3 and Point Break)’s most anticipated project of 2016.

Jade Lover is a fantasy romance drama set in the 1930s with great effort put into the backgrounds costume, art and atmosphere. Lww Jong-suk puts in a performance that shows a completely different side of his charm.
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According to Lee Jong-suk’s talent agency, he will definitely review the script for the movie and drama, in the first half of 2016 and decide if he will be part of the production. Actors are expected to be clamouring for roles in the project.

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Lee Jong Suk cast in his first Chinese drama, ‘Jade Sweetheart’

Lee Jong Suk has been cast in his first ever Chinese drama, ’Jade Sweetheart’.

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The actor will once again be working with directorJin Hyuk, who was at the head of his debut drama ’Prosecutor Princess’ as well as the hit drama ’Doctor Stranger’. Lee Jong Suk is said to have been board immediately after being asked to star in the Chinese-Korean collaborative project.

His payment for the 30-part drama series is also causing a stir. Lee Jong Suk is said to be making $5.1 million (6 billion Won) in total, which insiders say is up there for an actor.

Lee Jong Suk starts filming for ‘Jade Sweetheart’ this coming January. Stay tuned for updates!

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Lee Jong Seok Confirms Next Project as Korean-Chinese Drama Emerald Jade Lover

 

It was clearly bound to happen, and now the when and what have been answered. Lee Jong Seok has just confirmed his next acting project, and he becomes the latest in a long string of Korean actors and actresses heading over to China to be a small fish in a much bigger pond. With Lee Jong Seok, he’s already a medium sized fish over in the Chinese pond thanks to popular in China K-dramas like I Hear Your Voice, Dr. Stranger, and Pinocchio.

Lee Jong Seok will be the leading man in upcoming Korean-Chinese drama Emerald Jade Lover, the sister production to Rain’s hit C-drama this summer Diamond Lover. Emerald Jade Lover will be a fantasy period drama set in 1930’s Shanghai, so think the romanticism of the Bund circa famed Shanghai Bund type drama. Emerald Jade Lover will be directed by K-drama PD Jin Hyuk, reuniting him with Lee Jong Seok who he directed in Dr. Stranger. Filming starts in January in Shanghai for a three month shoot.

The production of Emerald Jade Lover has confirmed that the leading lady will be an A-list Chinese actress, which narrows down the possibilities to the handful that have been starring in drama after drama in recent years – namely Tang Yan, Zhao Li Ying, Liu Shi Shi, and Zheng Shuang. Crystal Liu is busy with the movie version of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, while Yang Mi is going to be doing the drama version of that same story. I doubt movie stalwarts like Bai Bai He, Fan Bing Bing, Sun Li, or Zhao Wei will be lured to do a drama like this, so really it’s the first four ladies I named who have the biggest chance of getting the role. Personally I’d go for Zhao Li Ying, she’s adorable and I can see her shining in an early Republic era period role. 

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Lee Jong Suk to headline new Korean-Chinese drama ‘Jade Lover’

It has been reported on December 23rd that actor Lee Jong Suk will join producer Jin Hyuk for new Korean-Chinese drama ‘Jade Lover’ (working title).

Lee’s agency Wellmade Yedang revealed, “Lee Jong Suk recently received an offer from producer Jin Hyuk to appear in ‘Jade Lover,’ and he has decided to accept it after thinking over it. This drama will have a budget of 40 billion won. Although he has received many offers within and outside Korea, Lee Jong Suk has decided to join Jin Hyuk with whom he had worked with previously. This will be Lee’s first drama in more than a year.”

The drama will be jointly produced by Jin of the South Korean terrestrial network SBS and Hong Kong media group DMG, with the latter behind Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Iron Man 3’ and ‘Point Break,’ and will be treating ‘Jade Lovers’ as one of their highlight projects of 2016.

‘Jade Lovers’ is set in the 1930s, and will have a story with elements of fantasy, romance, and love. Filming will begin in Shanghai starting next month, and Lee Jong Suk will be acting alongside a popular Chinese actress whose identity will be revealed soon.

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Actor Lee Jong-suk cast for Korean-Chinese drama

South Korean actor Lee Jong-suk has been cast for an upcoming South Korean-Chinese soap opera, which will be his first drama in more than a year, his agency said Wednesday. 

Lee had been asked to play in a number of TV series, but he chose to work with producer Jin Hyuk, who he has done two shows with before, Wellmade Yedang said.

“Jade Lover,” which is the working title of the fantasy romance series, is set in the 1930s and will be filmed in Shanghai starting next month.

The show will be jointly produced by Jin of the South Korean terrestrial network SBS and Hong Kong media group DMG, the agency added.

“Lee has sufficiently rested since ‘Pinocchio’ from earlier this year, and he’s also looking at scenarios for other domestic movies and TV dramas for next year,” a Wellmade Yedang official said. “Soon, he’ll decide on which project to join, and will return to the South Korean TV.” (Yonhap) 

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Lee Jong Suk Is Up For Contract Renewal: Will He Remain With Wellmade Yedang?

Lee Jong Suk may become a free agent if he does not renew his exclusive contract with Wellmade Yedang, which will conclude in January 2016.

On December 9, the Korean outlet My Daily published a report about his contract renewal and included speculative points about whether the 26-year-old star will remain with his current management. 

“According to officials, Lee Jong Suk’s exclusive contract with Wellmade Yedang ends next month,” said the My Daily reporter. “Lee Jong Suk is known to be struggling with whether to continue the current contract.” 

The article went on to illustrate the significance of his contract negotiations and the career trajectory of the rising actor.

Speculation continues to rise as to whether he will seek other management as he is no longer considered a fashion model who is an intrepid actor.

He is now widely recognized for his dramatic portrayal of characters like Park Soo Ha in “I Can Hear Your Voice.” 

Lee debuted in 2010 with a supporting role in the SBS drama, “Prosecutor Princess,” followed by his turn as Han Tae Sun, a singer-songwriter in the supernatural series, “Secret Garden.” 

His popularity increased following his appearance in the family ensemble series, “High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged,” but his portrayal Go Nam Soon opposite Kim Woo Bin in “School 2013,” served as his breakout role. 

He followed with other pivotal roles in the 2014 medical series, “Doctor Stranger” and the 2014 romantic drama, “Pinocchio,” which is notable for the believable on-screen romance with Park Shin Hye. 

On December 8, he was appointed as the ambassador for the 2015 Cultural Festival, an event which is taking place in Chongqing. 

The eight-day festival which is jointly organized by the Korean Creative Content Agency and Chongqing Municipal Cultural Industry will be punctuated by a K-pop Showcase on December 12, featuring VIXX, High4, and the KOXX.

Source: Kdramastars