Lead by Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun Hye, Korea’s MBC Channel’s popular drama Coffee Prince broadcasted Episode 17 Finale on the 26th August. Unfortunately, ratings were unable to break 30%, only reaching 27.7%. MBC has already expressed interest in filming a sequel , but because Gong Yoo is enlisting for the army within the year, he may not be able to participate in the sequel.

The night before, Coffee Prince’s actors and staff went to some Charcoal beef restaurant in Seoul for celebration party and to watch the finale together. On the night, bills were paid by female lead, Yoon Eun Hye. She and Gong Yoo both really liked CP, EH said “This drama was natural, simple and honest. On the filming sites, the atmosphere was very relaxed and pleasant/cheerful. Even though I had to cross-dress in the drama, giving up the chance to pretty myself, it was because of my natural dress up that lead to even more love from the public.”

Gong Yoo says: “I never even thought that the drama’s ratings would be able to border 30%, everyone really likes this drama, EH and I both felt that even if ratings performance wasn’t that good, it definitely is an outstanding drama. During my time filming the drama, it never felt like i was going to work, more like going to have fun. It’s been a while since i’ve had fun to this happy extent! So I need to thank EH and the director.” Gong Yoo also announced: “CP might be my last work of art/creation before I serve in the army, even though i’ve already received notice that i’m to enlist in October, but it might get postponed. However, at the lastest, i will still enlist within the year.”

Aside from this, alot of viewers wish for a sequel, even helping the channel in brainstorming ideas - pointing towards YEH’s Eunchan to become the “2nd store”’s boss. MBC also expressed interest in filming a sequel, but because of GY’S enlistment he may not be able to participate.

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mmm... it wouldn't be the same without Gong Yoo, and even the PD, on another article, explicitly stated that she's not thinking of a sequel... so I think the sequel wouldn't work without the PD's creativity... maybe MBC is just relying on the high ratings to back the success of the sequel...

with regards to a sequel, if Gong Yoo is not part of it, I think it will be on a different storyline, like maybe it will be Coffee Princess... lol... or just like the article stated, a 2nd Shop of Coffee Prince which EC will manage with another prince charming... aaaghhh... I want Gong Yoo oppa! lol...

I like this idea better: a sequel when Gong Yoo finished his military service, the sequels continues where CP 1st Shop ends - in 2009!!!

Credits to javabeans for the animated gif

You're right. I feel like they are creating new story line. But it's just some kind of using the title like 'Gong S' lol We only accept Gong Yoo! No other Prince! lol

nahh it won't be as good without GY!!! i hope they wait for him to return to do the sequel

i don't know if that'll work

MAYBE THE FIRST ONE IS REALLY GREAT...

well if they cant wait two years, maybe they can make coffee princess although no prince in the story, just waiting for the prince. hmm not much for a love story the
now im confused

If they're going to continue the original storyline, I hope they wait for GY to finish his military service. It really wouldn't be the same without him.

But if it's a new story altogether... well, I hope it'll be good too. But it'll be quite the pressure for the PD or the scriptwriter to come up with a story line that will touch the viewers hearts as much as the first CP did. Anyway, whatever MBC decides, I wish it'll be as fun and interesting as this one is.

This was one of my favorite dramas of all time. I would love to see the sequel but only with the original cast (especially gong yoo).

They better keep the same characters when making the sequel, and wait for GongYoo to come back if they have to, cause the characters pretty much made the drama work. Or at least that's what I thought. Honestly, I don't want another 'GoongS' thing, I don't think that one was as good as 'Goong', haha.