LEE JOON GI’S
AGAIN MY LIFE
THE MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
K-DRAMA
OF
2022
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  SBS’ Again My Life is ‘The Most Highly Anticipated
K-Drama of 2022’. According to a KPOPMAP survey on 2022 K-Dramas in January,
viewers were asked about the drama they looked forward to the most in 2022. It
is not hard to fathom why the resounding response is Again My Life. 82.5%. https://imok-jg.tistory.com/409?category=1028579 https://www.kpopmap.com/7-kdramas-you-can-look-forward-to-in-2022-that-are-not-about-romance/ https://www.kpopmap.com/7-kdramas-you-can-look-forward-to-in-2022-that-are-not-about-romance/ The optimistic and enthusiastic response towards Again My Life is unsurprising
and shows that the voters are discerning and expect a quality drama. There are many other reasons for the overwhelmingly positive response of the voters.
https://imok-jg.tistory.com/409?category=1028579 The 16-episode Again My
Life, which will premiere in the first half of 2022, is helmed by
Director Han Chul Soo. The suspenseful drama, based on an intriguing web novel, is touted to be a legal-action-fantasy drama
with time-travel elements. Again My Life is populated by a
parade of top A-list stars. THE DIRECTOR HAN CHUL SOO  Again My Life, is based
on an intriguing web novel of the same name. The drama is helmed by the
talented Director Han Chul Soo who
directed Graceful Family, Housewife Detective and My Little
Baby. How the drama turns out depends on how the actors flesh out
the story and how the director, together with the cast, bring the drama to
life. But, the global audience is certain that the drama would be impressive
under the capable hands of the director. THE UNIQUE STORY  Again My Life is scripted by J and Kim Yul, and adapted from Lee Hae-nal’s web novel of the same name by Lee Byung-hun. The viewers expect the screenplay to be brilliant since the story is unique. Kim Hee Woo, a hot-blooded prosecutor is murdered when he gets entangled in an investigation around a corrupt politician. Miracle of miracles - Kim Hee Woo gets a second chance and is sent back in time to when he was 18 years old, and he prepares to take down his nemesis. It is the very stuff of dreams. It isn’t clear how the novel will be adapted to the screen but the public eagerly anticipate the premiere of the drama. THE SPECTACULAR ACTION AND MARTIAL ARTS SCENES  Fans of the drama only knew that
Lee Joon Gi would perform some spectacular stunts, martial arts or action
feats in Again My Life when he uploaded a shot of him hanging upside
down from the roof of a tall building on Instagram. It is nothing short of
impressive. Later, Lee Soo Min, the Action
and Martial Arts Director informed curious fans through his IG story that
they were still filming during the lunar new year. He uploaded a thrilling
scene involving Lee Joon Gi which excited a lot of fans. The works of the South Korean
actor-cum-martial artist are viewed with increasing awe and his fans are wild
with excitement at the prospect of watching not only his acting performance in
his upcoming drama but also his exciting action and martial arts scenes. https://www.instagram.com/action_s.min/ https://twitter.com/i/status/1488200125474295814 THE AWARD WINNING OR EXPERIENCED CAST LEE JOON GI (KIM HEE WOO) AGING BACKWARDS Lee Joon Gi, the global multihyphenate superstar with a string
of international awards to his name is the leading actor playing Kim Hee
Woo, a genius who is the top Korean prosecutor.  Kim Hee Woo is seen as the Tiger in Again My Life. The Tiger,
known as The King of the Beasts in China, is a symbol of power. According to Chinese culture, the person born in the year of the tiger is considered to be courageous, focussed, strong-willed, competitive, confident, active,
energetic, persistent, determined, charming and well-liked. Like the tiger, Kim
Hee Woo is also very focussed, determined and geared towards winning.
His persistent and determined nature strengthens his leadership qualities. Symbolising
strength and courage, the tiger is able to exorcise evils. Kim would be
snarling and growling at Korea’s public enemies including the most
heinous one, Jo Tae Seop, who reeks not only of evil but also corruption.
The fact that the over 40-year-old Kim Hee Woo would
regress to 18 years old is certainly interesting. Kim Hee Woo is
blessed with a vast range of knowledge and broad experiences as he had lived
before. He would be seen as a genius. Having knowledge of the future stamped
into his memory, Kim Hee Woo would be able to rewrite history. A new
future awaits him.  One cannot emphasise enough that Lee Joon Gi’s appearance as an
eighteen-year-old student piques public curiosity. They would be elated to
know that Lee Joon Gi does indeed look younger. Perhaps the following images would partly satisfy their curiosity.  Lee Joon Gi’s acting prowess commands attention globally. The temperature
of his fame has risen every year of his life from the moment he catapulted
into fame with The King and The Clown in 2005. The top money-grossing megastar
will not allow us to forget the masterpieces and achievements that he has
churned out. Performing is second nature to the actor with the magical smile. Naturally, the viewers’ expectations for the 2022 Again My Life have been raised. In 2016, Lee, the leading actor of SBS' Moon Lovers: Scarlet
Heart Ryeo, Korea’s Best Historical Drama of All Time, made a
splash in the global news. As Wang So / Emperor Gwangjong, the barbaric
yet vulnerable Fourth Prince, played by Lee Joon Gi, mesmerised and captured the
hearts of the global audience and Lee won many awards including The Best Actor
2016, an international award from KKTV Taiwan.   2.5 billion Chinese watched the drama, so did 73 % of the K-drama
audience in Singapore-Malaysia. Having impressed viewers from all over the
world, Lee rose in stature and fame. He was appointed Brand Ambassador for a mobile
game based on the Goryeon Emperor Gwangjong. 
In 2017, Lee made his Hollywood debut with Resident Evil:
The Final Chapter and it cemented his place as a global actor. Resident
Evil: The Final Chapter was the top grossing film of all time in the
franchise. Despite his cameo role as the evil Commander Lee, Lee Joon Gi’s
fans came out in full force to support him.    In the same year, he also won another international award, the
Actor of The Year Award from Soompi for his sterling performance as a profiler
in Criminal Minds (Korea).   https://mobile.twitter.com/leejoongi_arab1/status/856144154287636481/photo/1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGwX_eEHlFg In 2018, Lee Joon Gi played the role of a reckless and
hot-headed lawyer in another masterpiece, Lawless Lawyer. As the King
of Lawyers, Bong Sang Pil awed the global audience with his enigmatic
charm, acting performance and wide range of fighting and action skills. Lee
received another international award Best Male Asian Award from Starhub
Night of Stars in Singapore.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwgTvR_3ue8 In 2020, Lee Joon Gi portrayed a psychopathic metalcraft worker
in yet another K-drama masterpiece, Flower of Evil, which is locally
and globally acclaimed. Lee and Flower of Evil have been lauded by
South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong, France, The Philippines, Indonesia,
the USA, Turkey and other countries. One of the many important awards and
accolades that Lee won was The Icon for Drama 2020 by Cultura,
the Korean magazine for the Arts and Culture.     Al Jazeera, a Middle East media organization that is known for
the truth of its news, has also highlighted the quality of Flower of Evil and
Lee’s performance.  https://www.aljazeera.com/features/ https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/11/3/six-korean-series-to-watch-instead-of-squid-game And, what is most revealing is Flower of Evil is being
remade / adapted by ABS-CBN of the Philippines. Only the very best dramas or
movies are remade or adapted.  
KIM JI EUN (KIM HEE AH)  Kim Ji Eun, the fastest rising female star, plays the leading female character, Kim Hee Ah, another genius. Recently, she garnered a lot of support and won two awards, including Best New Actress, for The Veil. Kim Hee Ah, who has tasted an immensely privileged life as the youngest daughter of a conglomerate or chaebol family, pursues the aloof and detached prosecutor. Everyone is excited at the prospect of Kim Hee Woo melting in the face of the beautiful, young but spoiled businesswoman who is fervent in her romantic pursuit. But, Kim Hee Woo is not easily distracted. They would draw apart but their lives would touch again like waves ebbing and flowing on a beach.  Lee Kyung-young, a multiple award-winning veteran actor, plays Jo
Tae Seop, the main villain in Again My Life. The veteran actor
needs no introduction as he has played various interesting roles in countless
K-dramas including The Veil, Vincenzo, Graceful Friends, The World of The
Married, Hyena and Vagabond and so on and so forth.   In the trailer, Jo Tae Seop, the high-profile politician,
is berated by the furious public and is a victim of egging. Han Ji Hyeon, The
Angel of Death or The Grim Reaper, has bestowed on Kim
Hee Woo another opportunity to punish Jo Tae Seop, Public Enemy Number 1,
and other heinous scoundrels in Again My Life. Kim Hee Woo’s
showdown with the villainous and wily Jo Tae Seop in Again My Life
will be phenomenal. Global viewers are thrilled at the prospect of watching
their clash.
The Angel of Death or The
Grim Reaper had warned him, ‘You can’t catch the devil by being the
lesser evil.’ Does it mean that it would not be The Clash between Good
and Evil, nor The Clash between Evil and the Lesser Evil?
Due to the gravity of his evil crimes, Jo Tae Seop should be sentenced to death but would Kim Hee Woo be able to trap him? The horrible question inevitably pops
up in the mind: Would Kim Hee Woo turn out to be The Biggest Monster in Again
My Life?
The director has also roped in Lee Soon Jae and Yoo Dong Geun, accomplished veteran stars who have won multiple Daesang awards. Lee Soon Jae plays Woo Yong Su, a real estate expert who is one of Kim Hee Woo’s mentors. Lee Soon Jae (87), who has
collected at least 3 Daesangs and many Best Actor awards, including
one from China, performed 33 times in the play, King Lear, from October
to December 2021. He played the foolish and delusional king who descended
into insanity due to the betrayal of his 2 older daughters. The veteran actor
is the oldest actor to have played Lear, which is a great achievement. His
presence in Again My Life have stirred considerable interest. Yoo Dong Geun Yoo Dong Geun, another respected veteran actor, has been awarded 5 Daesangs and also many Best Actor awards. His role in Again My Life
has not been announced but by the looks of the manga, it seems likely that he
would be taking on the role of Jin Yong Hwang but we cannot be sure. Congressman Jin Yong Hwang, named
The Time Bomb, is an honest, upright and incorruptible opposition
lawmaker, who poses the greatest obstruction to Jo Tae Seop’s
ambition. Later, he rises to challenge his rival for the country’s highest
position.
Other award-winning or experienced actors have also joined the cast. Park Cheol-min and Kim Hee Jung will portray Kim Hee Woo’s father and mother respectively. Park Cheol-min, who has won several acting awards, plays Kim Chan Seong and Kim Hee Jung plays Mi-ok. In their previous life, Kim Chan Seong and Mi-ok died of an accident caused by Jo Tae Seop’s eldest son but in their second life, they are saved by their own son. Jung
Sang-hoon, who has also won several awards, plays Lee Min-soo, the honest, upright but
hot-headed prosecutor. He is Kim Hee Woo’s law school senior and
good friend. The man, though a genius, is riddled with insecurities and would be easily
swayed by Jo Tae Seop. There are 3 geniuses in Again My Life: The pertinent question is: Is a genius born or bred? Which is more important: Nature or Nurture? Lee Jae-woo plays Kang Min-seok, a lawyer at the KMS Law Firm. Kim Hee Woo takes a part-time job at the law firm to improve his financial status and hone his legal skills. He would later be aided by the lawyer in his fight against Jo Tae Seop. The stellar
cast also includes a bevy of strong, intelligent beauties. The parade of
beauties is so heady that fans wonder about their effect on the audience. One
thing is certain: they would gather like bees around the eligible best prosecutor,
Kim Hee Woo, in Again My Life. Together with Kim Hee Ah,
Kim Jae Kyung (Kim Han Mi) and Hong Bi Ra (Kim Gyu Ri) portray the
beautiful Golden Girls, The Kim Girls and will delight the
audience with their performance. Will there be CAT fights since it is the
Year of the Tiger? Working as a prosecutor in the Seoul Western District Prosecution
Service, Kim Gyu Ri is romantically interested in Kim Hee Woo
from the very start. They are from the same batch of prosecutors. Kim Han Mi, the daughter of Kim Seok
Hoon, the chief of the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s office, is
born out of wedlock. Her father, a fiercely ambitious man, fears that
his extra-marital affair would inflict reputational damage on him, so he insists
that his illegitimate daughter stay below the radar. Another beauty, Cha Joo Young plays the fantasy figure, the strong, courageous and emotionally intelligent Han Ji Hyeon, The Angel of Death or The Grim Reaper who gives Kim Hee Woo another shot at life. She is also Jo Tae Seop’s assistant. Luckily, all the girls will be Kim Hee Woo’s allies. Kim Do-Kyung will play Moon Sung-hwan, an app developer, another ally of Kim Hee Woo. He will also work with Lee Min Soo, played by Jung Sang-hoon. The 16-episode legal-action-fantasy
SBS drama will premiere in the first half of 2022. The drama is produced by
Samhwa Networks and Cross Pictures.
Again My Life can also be viewed on VIU.     https://twitter.com/eMily28beBe/status/1485985746146443264?cxt=HHwWgIDSxbeKpJ8pAAAA Credit: Tiger cartoons of Lee Joon Gi- https://twitter.com/JG_Ladyichigo
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