Huh? O_o? totally didn’t see this coming. But, extension episodes for Pasta? Hmm…

MBC promotes 4 episodes extension for “Pasta”

Due to its (huge?) popularity, MBC “Pasta” may be extended by 4 episodes.

(FOUR EPISODES. I’m not complaining too much since it means MORE ALEX.)

According to MBC officials, “We’re trying to review the 4 episodes extension, and hope to have the final decision by early next week. But currently the 4 episodes extension is in the discussion.” They are other stuffs to be weighed in if they decide to go ahead with this extension episodes, which includes the production and of course, the cast availability.

MBC have currently aired 10 episodes, and the plot has developed further for the two lead couple, Chef Choi Hyun Wook and Yoo Kyung. Ratings have been boost up also to 17% which obviously gets the production (coughMBCcough) too excited.

MBC official also said that with a solid storyline and superior acting from the cast seem to be the reason why they’ve been getting great responses. But as they’re planning the 4 episodes extension, they hope to still get the viewers’ support, as the plan is being discussed.

“Pasta” supposed to end on the 23rd, but when this 4 episodes extension go through, it’ll be pushed down to March 9.

HOWEVER, I don’t think I’m going to complain a lot about extension episodes. More ALEX = fine by me. LOL. What do you guys think? Yay or Nay?

Press conference already? Getting closer… 7 more days, peeps!~~ *squeee* tons of pics = always good!

Cooking guy, Alex, this time will turn into ‘a man who eats’

MBC held press conference for their upcoming drama “Pasta” on December 28 around 2 pm at the Samsung Convention Hall – Grand Ballroom, Seoul. Attended by the four main characters, Lee Seon Gyun, Gong Hyo Jin, Honey Lee and Alex, along with its director Kwon Seok Jang and writer Seo Suk Hyang.

As always happens at a press conference, each of them had to answer questions from the press and media, and one question directed to Alex about his ‘romantic guy’ image and his acting – in which Alex answered, “It’s getting better…” (laughs)

Alex,”When I was in a variety program (We Got Married), many people got the wrong perception of how I did on TV as compared to my own character outside the camera. But of course, when I’m married to my wife, I can commit to such act. Since the variety show was written by a male, it was written that I had to wash her feet as a part of the show to reflect on my character.  In fact, the real nature of my character is that I’m pretty much conservative.  I can be friendly to women, but I know there are some women who can be just like me also. (laughs)”

And in regards to his participation in the drama, Alex said that among the four of them, he has the less experience (acting-wise). “I’m playing a character that’s somewhat different than who I am. With my existing image, it is completely the opposite to the character.” His character, Kim San is a food critic who actually knows what he’s doing. He can be cynical about a lot of stuff, but he has that hidden charm to dazzle women he encounters with. Alex also mentioned, “I still look awkward on screen while I’m acting. As with the four of us, I’m the one with lack of experience, lack of skills and the one who makes the most NG. But I hope that you’ll be thinking about me, ” he said humbly.

Alex has studied acting and practicing at home, alone looking in the mirror and tried hard to memorized his lines, he said. Though he is a real chef in the real world, who can actually cook, however, in the drama his character doesn’t appear to be like a real chef. Alex said it’s somewhat frustrating, but also not really. He enjoys the character because of his background as a cook. A food critic has to know what he’s talking about, and it helps to pretend to be one when he knows a bit more about cooking and food in general.

“Pasta” will be airing next week, on Monday January 4th on MBC.

^love this pic.. they look so cute together~ ;)

Short clips from the press-conference:

Oooh they look cute together~ :) though it’s hard to believe, but Lee Seon Gyun is really an ahjussi now that he has a kid >_> but either way, they look adorbs~

‘Pasta’ Lee Seon Gyun – Honey Lee’s surprise Christmas greetings

With “Queen Seonduk” wrapped up its final episode last Tuesday, MBC “Pasta” crew and cast are now busy promoting their new upcoming drama set to air after the New Year’s, on January 4. Here we see the two co-stars, Lee Seon Gyun and fellow actress/ex-Miss Korea Honey Lee send their fans two pictures for Christmas greetings.

The couple send a message, “We wish you a Merry Christmas! May the peace and happiness be with you all viewers in your own home,” and, “Please look forward to our drama ‘Pasta’ with lots of favors and attention…”

Lee Seon Gyun plays as the Italian restaurant chef/owner that Honey Lee is studying under his care. They met in school when they were both studying in Italy, and developed into lovers. Lee Seon Gyun said, “We met in Italy, kinda like ‘Lovers in Paris’ style, but definitely not the ‘roman lover’,” (laughs).

Last May, Lee Seon Gyun got married to Jeon Hye Jin, and they just had a baby. Now, he’s working on another project, which seems to be a great year all-around for him. Lee Seon Gyun said, “I’ve got the best Christmas in my life, with my family and my beautiful baby.”

Honey Lee said that on Christmas Day, she celebrated it with her mom and her sister, which they were going to see a traditional Korean music performance together.

The both of them got a cute nicknames for each other. Lee Seon Gyun is called, “써니오빠” (Sunny Oppa), while he has been calling her by, “허니 (Honey)” as they acted like a sweet, happy couple, looking at each other’s eyes.

However, unlike the Christmas theme, their sweet love lines won’t be just as easy. Honey Lee, Lee Seon Gyun and Gong Hyo Jin will develop a love triangle.
(What about Alex?? Hmmm lol)

Just in time for the holidays. Airing in less than 2 weeks. kyaa~ :) Alex is coming soon to TV nearest you~ lolz.

Here are the released posters they have up and running, enuf to tease us and possibly lasted until it airs January 4. I’m counting the days~!! ^^

And here’s trailer #2 – with Alex in it~~ yay! lol

It’s one thing to be a rookie, and if you’ve seen him acted in that short mini drama couple years ago, errr… he really ain’t a rookie~hehe… :P

Alex, “Acting challenge… nervous but being careful…”

“I am a rookie in this field,” Alex admits.

Singer-turns-actor Alex has turned himself from a performer/singer into an exceptional actor as he worked his way up to his newest drama airing next month.

Alex says that he is indeed a ‘no-name rookie’ in the newest drama MBC “Pasta”, airing first episode on January 4. He said, “I have accepted this title as a learning attitude,” with aspiration.

Alex said when he first debuted as a singer to be performing on the stage, he got really nervous at first, but he remembered of being careful. This acting gig will be another step to look forward to and I’m darn sure that all of his fans will be there with him.

According to his management, Alex’s filming schedule has been delayed a couple of times since the actor is currently preparing for his role with dieting and other form of exercise he’s been doing. Among the four characters, Alex, Honey Lee, Gong Hyo Jin and Lee Seon Gyun, Alex is the only one that can actually cook for real, but his character as a food critic actually makes him the only one who doesn’t actually get to cook in the drama. He’ll be a regular customer who specializes in foods – or more like a food critic. Though he doesn’t actually deal with the cooking stuff, Alex volunteers himself to help Gong Hyo Jin, a rookie chef to achieve her dream of becoming a professional chef of this Italian restaurant. Lee Seon Gyun will be the chef, while Gong Hyo Jin’s character starts off as a rookie chef who worked her way up to be the real chef. Meanwhile Honey Lee will be a special food researcher/specialist who shared a past-relationship with Alex. However, the three of them, with Lee Seon Gyun will also have a triangle storyline.

Meanwhile, Alex with Clazziquai will perform their special “Mucho Christmas” concert in Seoul on Dec 24-25th at the Samsung Textile Center Event Hall. Alex, “I think people are like the most delicious wine. In this sense, I have high hopes for “Pasta”, as it tells a story of how people learn to be excellence in what they do, and it also deals with foods,” he said.