Oh, they look kinda cute ^_^
It’s weird to see just the picture of the couple without watching or following the drama. So, I can’t really say anything about it further, rather than what the article says.  But they both do look good together, Cha Seung Woo & Kim Soon Ah, the City Hall couple.

Who’s curious about the ending? I am, lol. Though I’m not watching the drama, I’d love to know how it all ends. Hopefully a happy one so I’d have a reason to start watching it after that disappointing first episode.  The news mentioned that Cha Seung Woo and Kim Soon Ah filmed their last scene on June 29 for about 6 hours, drenched in the rain.  Next week, “Swallow the sun” starring Ji Sung and Sung Yuri will replace “City Hall” timeslot.

Yes, finally some news about the OST! ^^
As I mentioned earlier, Noh Young Shim unni, the awesome pianist is in charge of the whole OST, and looks like they’re waiting until her concert (May 20-21, I think) before releasing the whole “City Hall” OST.

Horan and Lim Jae Wook’s preview songs from the drama sound so melodious and very ‘Noh Young Shim’s signature~ with slow tune, piano solo/guitar solo. Especially 불안한 사랑’ (Anxious Love), by Horan (starts at 2:39) is very simple, yet elegant.
Can’t wait till the 26th!

Horan joins “City Hall” OST along with Lim Jae Wook

SBS popular drama, “City Hall” has announced the two singers on their list, Horan (Clazziquai) and Lim Jae Wook. They both will sing the two theme songs: Horan sings ‘불안한 사랑’ (Anxious Love) while Lim Jae Wook’s song is called “이사랑” (This Love). Both is composed by “City Hall” main producer/composer, Noh Young Shim.

For Lim Jae Wook, this will be his comeback for all his fans in Korea as he returns back to OST. Horan, herself, has participated in “My Lovely Sam-Soon” with Clazziquai, will reunite with Kim Sunah once again in “City Hall”.

The full album for “City Hall” OST will be released on the 26th.

Pretty good article to share from “The Korea Herald” about the two newly-added Korean dramas, both airing its pilot episode last night (Korea’s time.)

More romantic comedy for prime time

Starting tonight, viewers will be hard-pressed to settle on a program. Joining MBC’s effervescent “Cinderella Man,” SBS’ “City Hall” and KBS’ “While I Was Looking” are bringing their own blend of romance and comedy to Wednesday and Thursday nights.

The bubbly trio of dramas puts reality on hold, spinning improbable tales of twins swapping lives, of a romance between a post office worker and a top star, and of an inexperienced rookie politician who inadvertently becomes town mayor.

So which channel will audiences settle on?

Though it is still early in the game, SBS’ “City Hall” is a strong contender. Helmed by the blockbuster-making duo, producer Shin Woo-chul and TV scriptwriter Kim Eun-sook, this tale of an elite deputy mayor with aspirations for presidential candidacy and of an unwitting female government employee who becomes town mayor may sound a bit dull on paper, but the previews that have been airing on SBS are downright funny.

“My Lovely Samsoon” star Kim Sun-ah and co-star Cha Seung-won roll out the punches, with Kim playing a clumsy Lucille Ball-type to Cha’s cynical and sour politician. Both Kim, who proved her comedic prowess in the hit MBC drama “My Lovely Samsoon” (2005) and in the flick “She’s On Duty” (2005), and Cha, who drew laughs in movies “Ghost House” (2004) and “Kick the Moon” (2001), possess impeccable comedic timing and a knack for playing lovable buffoons.

“Mi-rae is the cutest and most lovable character that I have seen as of yet,” said Kim of her role as a clueless public servant. “My character could come across as cute or give off an entirely different vibe, depending on how I play her. So, in order to fully absorb the character, I tried hard to look cute on a regular basis.”

Co-star Cha plays an ambitious town deputy mayor who meets his match in Mi-rae.

“Through this opportunity, Jo Gook goes through a series of somewhat outrageous and diverse situations that make him gradually change his political values,” said Cha of his character.

“At first, because I was playing a politician, I was worried about not being familiar with political terms, but while there are politics, the focus is on the situations and happenings between people,” Cha added.

Based on what Cha said, viewers are unlikely to get bogged down by political jargon or bureaucratic details. Add to that producer Shin Woo-chul and scriptwriter Kim Eun-sook’s winning streak — from their most recent “On Air” (2008) to “Lovers in Paris” (2004) — and chances are that “City Hall” has what it takes to hit a homerun.

KBS, however, promises to give “City Hall” a run for its money with their latest Wednesday and Thursday night series, “While I Was Looking.”

Veteran actor Hwang Jung-min plays an average guy who has never had a proper date in his 30-something year old life. That is, until top star Han Ji-soo comes crashing into his world. Hwang’s Goo Dong-baek, a post office worker, helps actress Han out of a tough situation only to find himself agreeing to pretend to be her significant other for six months.

At a press conference last week, Hwang, who played a kind and simple farmer in the flick “You’re My Sunshine” (2005), admitted to certain similarities between Kim Seok-joong of “You’re My Sunshine” and Goo Dong-baek.

Hwang explained his decision to play the simple-hearted Goo: “I thought, ‘Won’t a different character emerge?’”

“200 Pound Beauty” star Kim Ah-joong will star opposite Hwang as actress Han.

When asked why she chose “While I Was Looking,” she answered: “Well, because, first of all, the script was really fun.”

Both actress Kim and co-star Hwang have a gift for comedy. In the preview screening, a Chaplin-esque Hwang drew laughs as his star struck character fumbled and stuttered around Kim’s Han Ji-soo.

“City Hall” starts airing on SBS and “While I Was Looking” on KBS 2 TV at 10 p.m. tonight.

By Jean Oh

(oh_jean@heraldm.com)

OK, can’t help myself not to post this wonderful news.
At first I honestly don’t care about the new upcoming drama, “City Hall” (starring Kim Soon Ah), but now, will have to watch it just to listen to its soundtrack. Yeah, I quietly (and madly) adore Noh Young Shim’s madness piano skills ♥♥♥

She’s truly wonderful (listen to “Alone In Love” OST if you still need a proof, oh and also, “Bad Couple” OST). She’s AWESOME! Watch her live performance @ Lee Hana’s Peppermint here

Noh Young Shim participates in “City Hall” OST… it’s gonna be a hit OST once more!

For the new SBS drama, “City Hall”, pianist Noh Young Shim is in charge as the music director as well as the whole soundtrack of the drama itself. SBS drama “City Hall” directed by PD Shin Woo Cheol, with Scriptwriter Kim Eun Suk, will be airing right after “Cain & Abel” on April 29.

In 2006, Noh Young Shim had worked in SBS “Alone In Love” OST as its music director. Her reputation has been proven, as the hit theme song, brought to you by Sweet Sorrow also received its recognition.

According to PD Shin Woo Cheol, “With Noh Young Shim on board to handle the OST, it’ll be a hit once again.”, “We hope through music, we can pass on the message of the drama to the audience… so for this, we’re working towards to achieve that goal. Noh Young Shim also expressed, “Through music and lyrics, I hope the audience can be immersed more in the drama, to help getting the message across.”

In the mean time, Noh Young Shim will be holding her own concert next month, May 20-21, with the theme of “Noh Young Shim’s May Piano”, featuring also the theme song from “City Hall”.

(Wow, with this news, I can just imagine how “City Hall” OST is going to be just like “Alone In Love”. Noh Young Shim will be able to ’sneak in’ her personal message in each note that’ll bring us such an impact – and supporting the drama as a whole at the same time. I’m now listening to “Alone In Love” OST as I write, and it’s just so…. magical. Love her!)

(Ah I wish I can attend her concert!^^)