Photo Spam: Ji Hyun Woo in “Mr. Idol” (Warning: Lots of pics. Lots.)
This movie requires no brain power whatsoever. It is basically a patchwork of different scenes just thrown together. There is no character development and the plot is so cliche, a five-year-old could have written it. Basically someone in the movie industry wanted to cash in on the idol trend so he hired some slipshot writer, coerced veteran actors to star in it, threw in some eye candy, and hoped for the best. You can’t even be angry at this movie because it’s just so surface level. The only redeeming point about this movie is of course, Ji Hyun Woo, and the sprinkling of comedy. I actually enjoyed the comedy. Ji Hyun Woo had some good deadpan delivery and there was some physical humor. I don’t think any of the actors took this project too seriously, which is good, but they did their job with what they were given. I don’t think I can blame them for this bad movie.
Anyway, a brief summary. Ji Hyun Woo plays Lee Yoo Jin who was originally going to debut as a rock band member under Star Music Entertainment some years ago. Unfortunately, their music was deemed unprofitable and the band was dropped from the agency. Lee Yoo Jin then worked odd jobs here and there to support his family of a father, sister, and her two children, one of which is constantly ill. After a coincidental meeting, he is scouted by Park Ye Jin, the producer of the idol group, Mr. Children, and he joins the group as the lead vocal. Nothing goes well for this group and they start from the bottom, holding performances at hospitals and other charity institutions. Gradually they gain a following and are able to top the charts.
Unfortunately, Star Music Entertainment releases a falsely edited video interview of Lee Yoo Jin bashing idols during his audition and Mr. Children goes bust. But just as Park Ye Jin is about to leave the country, giving up on Mr. Children for good, Lee Yoo Jin hears a message she recorded for him and decides to give one last performance at an end of the year music show. Things end successfully for Mr. Children and they disband. It is alluded to at the end of the film that Lee Yoo Jin finally gets to do his band music. Hurrah.
Now for the fun. Here’s the photo spam. Organized by editions. Watch out for some snark and fangirling.
The Plaid Edition– I love Ji Hyun Woo in plaid and jeans. I think it’s my favorite look on him.
He speaks Chinese in this scene because he is working as a tour guide. Adorable.
The “Giant Among Men” Edition
Poor Jay. Having to stand next to this man.
The “Sexy Back” Edition
“I’m bring sexy back. Yeah!”
Sexy even fully clothed.
The Hoodie Edition– Another weakness of mine- hoodies.
Eyeliner Edition- Cuz men can look masculine with eyeliner. “Maybe he’s born with it. Maybe it’s Maybelline.”
Fangirl- “I Want to be the ______” Edition
I want to be the guitar.
I want to be the mic.
Jealous of mic.
I want to be the stairs.
At least the onions.
I want to be the bullhorn.
Fangirl- “I’m Just Here for Ji Hyun Woo” Edition
You guys know why I put this pic here. 😉
Ji Hyun Woo should never carry around an umbrella.
Strut it, brother!
Ji Hyun Woo- “I heard that bells ring when you kiss someone.”
Kisses her for to see if bells will ring.
Ji Hyun Woo- Feels nothing.
Park Ye Jin- “I need a drink.”
Fangirl to Park Ye Jin- “You’re not Yoo In Na.”
Fangirl- “Don’t Look At Me Like That Or I’ll Explode” Edition
Ji Hyun Woo- “You too?”
Jang Seo Won- “…”
Jay Park- “If I don’t look, I won’t fall in love.”
$#^%*!
Kidnapped by fan.
Ji Hyun Woo- “Girls just can’t get enough of me.”
I see Boong-Do when he smiles like this. Not the scholar. Not the swordsman. But the player.
Steaming up the room, one Chinese restaurant at a time.
Dear Santa, I want one of these for Christmas this year. Love, fangirl.
I have no caption for this. Let’s just bath in the beauty quietly.
Quiet…
Quiet!
Outside the women’s bathroom.
Ji Hyun Woo- “What do women do in there?”
Fangirl- “We wait until you come in.”
This is for lyra who seems to have a strange fascination for Ji Hyun Woo’s moles.
Ji Hyun Woo- “Why Am I Doing This Movie?” Edition
Ji Hyun Woo- “Why?”
“Why?”
“I won’t think about too hard.”
“Thought about it!”
“I’m getting angrier.”
“Pissed off.”
Yes, that is Ji Hyun Woo doing a headstand. According to the movie, if you don’t know how to do the headstand, you can’t dance. I can’t believe Park Ye Jin said it with a straight face.
Trying to run away from idol training.
Ji Hyun Woo- “AHHHHH!!!!!”
Ji Hyun Woo- “Perhaps I can fly away from this movie.”
Ji Hyun Woo- “Oh god…”
“Oh god!”
Why yes. That is Ji Hyun Woo being electrocuted.
Ji Hyun Woo- “Save me!”
Jay Park- “…..”
Ji Hyun Woo- “I may be smiling but I’ve danced this stupid dance thousands of times. Now I have to do it soaking wet. I hope you fangirls are enjoying this.
Scattered Joonni 
Thank you sooooo much for this. I was wondering about the movie, but I was not “that brave” to see the actual movie, ’cause I heard lots of …. things… I think I saw the whole movie. Thank you again.
Thank you Joonni for these wonderful photos (…sigh..). JHW now is 100 times more attractive than several years ago. He certainly gets better (looks wise and acting too) with experience and age! He was no where near as sexy and smoking hot as he is now,especially in QIHM, than when I last saw him in the drama “Invincible Lee Phyung Khang?” (not sure of the spelling of the name).
Not a lot of people look better with age but you’re right. JHW seems to be doing that. Another reason to love him.
I agree he looked like a teenager…now he looks like a MAN. I don’t know what he eats or what vitamins he takes but think he should continue. Could this man be anymore adorable?
Yep… you hit the nail on the head. He does look like a REAL MAN now…. hope he gets better and better – looking forward to some serious abs following his stint in the army.
if you scroll up from your reply someone put all of the links for his abs photos for Mr. Idol…watch at your own risk…they should have a warning DANGEROUS to your Health….not for the faint of heart.
i lov ur sense of humour …ahaha … i can imagine u bein the onion in dat pic n JHW singin to u lol
Hilarious! Thanks for making us laugh!
My funny moments are rare. Please enjoy when you can! 😀
hahaha, at least the onions or the stairway! funny!
fangirls- “is the comment nice?” Edition
yes it is ^^
Everything is very open with a precise explanation of
the challenges. It was really informative. Your site is very useful.
Thanks for sharing!
HAHAHAHA thank you to your WordPress layout for suggesting this post right at the top.
I was just scrolling through to avoid spoilers. Then I saw that “onion” caption and just lost my shit. 🙂
mr. children!?!?!? like the japanese band? XD lol.
I will definitely need to check this out for JHW…loved the screencaps and your captions ❤