Lee Seung-gi nominated for SBS MC Daesang
by girlfriday
Looks like puppy’s having a good year. Triple threat singer/actor/MC Lee Seung-gi (My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, Brilliant Legacy) is playing with the big boys now—he’s been nominated for SBS’ MC Daesang, up against veteran heavyweights Kang Ho-dong, Yoo Jae-suk, and Lee Gyung-gyu. There’s not so much a chance in hell that he’ll win, but that’s not the point, as being nominated with these guys is pretty much the highlight for such a relative newbie like him.
I say relative, of course, because compared to these comedians (all three come from the gagman-to-MC camp), 23-year old Lee Seung-gi is just a kid. Lee Gyung-gyu debuted before Seung-gi was even born; Kang Ho-dong debuted in 1988, Yoo Jae-suk shortly after in 1991. But despite his greenness, there’s something about Seung-gi that almost everyone universally acknowledges: what Koreans would call MC-chaejil, meaning he was born to do this.
He has this disarming way of making everybody love him, which isn’t so hard to believe since he’s everything from the Nation’s Little Brother to Korean moms’ number one pick for a son-in-law. He and Kang Ho-dong have fantastic chemistry as an odd couple, on both Strong Heart and KBS’ 1 Night 2 Days, and frankly, theirs is my favorite tv bromance, because it’s real, and completely adorkable.
I think what makes him good is that he’s natural in front of the camera and doesn’t shy away from being himself, which is dorky and funny and naive. But his success as an MC has everything to do with Kang Ho-dong, who isn’t afraid to look bad while making Seung-gi look good. Together they have this great comic timing that makes them click.
I have no doubt that the real battle for the award will be between Kang Ho-dong and Yoo Jae-suk, as they are both at the top of their game and always neck-and-neck for the year-end MC awards. But it’s nice to see Seung-gi coming up in the world.
Lee Seung-gi and Kang Ho-dong (bottom right) are both nominated for Strong Heart (and Kang Ho-dong also for Star King); Yoo Jae-suk (top right) for Running Man; and Lee Gyung-gyu (top left) for Star Junior. The SBS Awards will air December 30.
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1 Fasiris Fay
December 16, 2010 at 11:05 AM
omg LOVE him! He's so adorable, and wowza, what a hot pic that you've chosen there jb ;)
I've only seen him in dramas, and never as an MC but can't wait to see what else he does next!
Hwaiting Woong-ah!
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Fasiris Fay
December 16, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Oops, meant Girlfriday*
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2 Dory
December 16, 2010 at 11:21 AM
I always find it hard to believe he's only 23. He seems older and more mature.
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reglest
December 16, 2010 at 3:02 PM
That probably because the hair..if you watch him in 1 night 2 days, you'll see his youth (and naive self)
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rawr89
December 16, 2010 at 6:33 PM
yes, he and Hodong are 17 years apart. rofl.
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3 swui
December 16, 2010 at 11:25 AM
I liked him in 2D1N but I love KHD and YJS. They're both funny as hell.
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4 Ashley
December 16, 2010 at 11:55 AM
I knew this was a girlfriday post. I love your love for Lee Seung-gi.
I have never seen an entire episode of Strong Heart, but in every clip I have seen, he has been so entertaining to watch, sometimes more so than whoever the guests are that week. He has a very disarming personality. There's something very genuine about him. It' snot surprising that he's so popular in Korea.
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5 Biscuit
December 16, 2010 at 12:02 PM
No doubt he'll be able to join the ranks of his veterans in the future.
I never expected him to be good at being an MC. I remember on X-Man (the good ol' days where KHD and YJS were also co-hosts), he seemed so shy (IMO).
Even though I'm not one of his biggest fans, I do think he has a lot of charm.
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lovepark
December 16, 2010 at 2:51 PM
I rememer him on X-Man, too. Then he went on to Heroine 5 (which was a great show). I didn't really like Lee Seung-gi in the beginning. It was really after 1 Night 2 Days that I realized his charm and understood why everyone liked/s him.
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6 alyssia
December 16, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Seung gi is too good to be true. He's good in everything that he does. On top of all that he's getting his masters. OMG where does he find the time. Makes me feel like a sore loser. lolz
His personality what attracts me. He's still very humble despite his massive success. The one and only Seung gi in my heart!
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belleza
December 16, 2010 at 12:51 PM
AND Lee Seung Gi was student class president in high school!! ;)
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deekutudrama
December 16, 2010 at 7:20 PM
So, he is a singer, an MC, an actor, and a student too? Master?
Wow.. Smart, talented and hardworking person. No wonder he loved by most of mothers in Korea. He has all of the husband material.
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7 fresh off the cargo
December 16, 2010 at 12:10 PM
no offense, but imo, Shin Dong Yup should be up there instead of LSG, his scandals aside, SDY is every bit as funny as Kang Ho Dong and Yoo Jae Suk, I actually prefer SDY over those two.
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8 estel
December 16, 2010 at 12:20 PM
I LOVE Seung-gi and Kang Ho-dong on Strong Heart -- they are not only absolutely hilarious, but have great chemistry with each other and the guests, as well. Strong Heart is definitely one of the most interesting "reality" TV shows, I think.
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9 ThickBrowsBro
December 16, 2010 at 12:22 PM
I have endless love for LSG.
He's perfect.
No, really. LOL.
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10 x0mi07
December 16, 2010 at 12:23 PM
yey for lee seung gi...=D it's an incredible honor just to be up there with the greats.=)
but i do hope yoo jae suk wins this one. i love kang ho dong to death but yoo jae suk is adorable without the slapstick!^^
thanks gf for the post!^^
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11 greyfl
December 16, 2010 at 12:38 PM
I like Yoo Jae-suk. I think he is the funniest man alive. His jokes are funny without offending someone. I hope he wins.
As for Dae Woong, come back with another rom-com. It would be great his next female lead is Park Shin Hye. :-)
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12 Christina
December 16, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Do you remember on Xman and YSMM when Kang Ho Dong used to poke fun at Lee Seung Gi for being disrespectful? lol what a cute couple.
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indigowine
December 16, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Aaawww.. I miss XMan a lot, that show is ridiculously funny xD
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13 jojo
December 16, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Love LSG and KHD on 2D1N. They have good chemistry and the show is very funny. LOL most of the time. They make a good team on Strongheart too.
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14 schreber
December 16, 2010 at 1:23 PM
I'll just say no. May be in a couple of years when he has more MC experience under his belt, then okay he may deserve it, but not now.
As for YJS and KHD I think I'd rather see Lee Gyung-gyu get the nod since it's always one or the other when it comes to this award so it would be nice to see someone else get the award this year.
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row.an
December 16, 2010 at 11:44 PM
wouldn't that be great? all eyes would be on YJS & KHD, but Lee Gyung-gyu wins!
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15 miss unknown
December 16, 2010 at 1:25 PM
It's scary but Seung Gi is too perfect but he give me this feeling of a neighbor more than a celeb...LOL...I know that he's good and all, but I don't think Strong Heart is strong enough to make him win a Daesang unless it's 1N2D this year. I personally think that he's better in 1N2D than in Strong Heart...
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rawr89
December 16, 2010 at 6:17 PM
SBS has nothing on the Entertainment side, though. they only have, what? Running Man, Star King, and Strong Heart. Star Junior doesn't have high ratings. i think Strong Heart has higher ratings than Running Man, since Running Man is up against 1N2D on KBS which gets 30-40% ratings every week. Seunggi is prolly nominated because there's nothing really that's outstanding entertainment-wise on SBS this past year.
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16 smiley
December 16, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Seungiaaaaaaaa.. Noona is so proud of you. All of your hard work is really paying off.
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17 ilukd
December 16, 2010 at 1:53 PM
i'm so proud of him... i love him ... but i always wonder .. where is put his money ... man is is just 23 and already making millions ... and whatever he does it turns into gold ... just curious ... LOL ... LSG fighting ..love you
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18 Oopz
December 16, 2010 at 2:32 PM
For this near-perfect male, i wonder if it easy for him to find his mate, since all the ahjumma and fangirls must have set HIGH Standart for her
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19 jen
December 16, 2010 at 2:32 PM
nooooo waay i mean this isn't funny, even as a joke
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20 reglest
December 16, 2010 at 3:03 PM
I agree with you GF, he has no chance to win, but being nominated is already a big thing.
And I respect kang Ho Dong a lot since he doesn't afraid to make inage for him and for our boy.
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21 grasya
December 16, 2010 at 3:07 PM
just the same, goodluck to seung gi! : ) ♥ ♥ ♥
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22 Janny
December 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM
LSG and KHD bromance!!! So true!!!! LMAO!!!
Love seeing them on Strong Heart! Always feel like my jaw gets dislocated at the end of each episode. I don't really care who wins they are all funny anyways. :D As long as LSG and KHD keep hosting Strong Heart till they retire from the entertainment industry, I'll be forever happy. Lol.
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23 Atsirk
December 16, 2010 at 3:42 PM
I totally agree. Nothing beats the LSG-KHD bromance! I totally love seeing them together on-screen!
Chukahae, Oppa :D You make me soooo proud :D
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24 leila8mae
December 16, 2010 at 3:45 PM
i simply love Lee Seung Gi ♥
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25 Karen
December 16, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Happy that he is noiminated though i do agree that his chances of winning is only 10% (KHD,YJS & LGG having 30% chance of winning) depending on what is the criteria for the MC Daesang award..
There are people who questioned his nomination but i feel that he totally deserved it. In SH, he is like the 2nd MC, we have KHD as the main MC. He is able to work very well with KHD and also with the guests. He is witty and quick in thinking, which creates alot of laughter during the show. He also doesn't cross the line (as trying to outdo KHD) and has been a very obedient and hardworking 2nd MC of the show.
Good Job, Seung Gi!
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26 amberscube
December 16, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Omo omo...I heart LSG
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27 Anvesha
December 16, 2010 at 4:23 PM
well nomination is his achievement.. but I am commenting only because of the awesome pic of him >< <3
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28 Mimie
December 16, 2010 at 4:27 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if he wins!! He so perfect I don't mind. Although in terms of MC-ing, I really want Kang Ho Dong to collect all the awards. He's awesome in every show!!
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29 oy
December 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM
I always thought KHD debuted after YJS. OK, I never checked for the facts, but from their ways in Xman...
interesting
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rawr89
December 16, 2010 at 6:19 PM
actually, Yoo Jae Suk debuted first in showbusiness. Kang Hodong, in 1988, was a ssireum wrestler. in that sense, Jaesuk is Hodong's sunbaenim in the entertainment industry. but as a public figure, Hodong came first.
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30 theasianstalker
December 16, 2010 at 4:46 PM
yay :D
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31 fishtank
December 16, 2010 at 5:37 PM
Cool. That's really flattering for LSG to get nominated.
On the other hand, I watch and enjoy every single episode of SH because of him. If he's not good, who is?
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32 osi
December 16, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Ooooh, I love Lee Seung Gi so much. Being nominated with his sunbaes is such a honour.
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33 Jasmin
December 16, 2010 at 5:59 PM
I'm sure it's a long shot of winning when put up against Kang Ho-dong and Yoo jae-suk but I'm foresee LSG becoming an even better MC in the future. He's got great camera presence and adorable looks which a lot of the top MC's now are lacking. Seriously, what's not to love about the dude?
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34 miss_procrastination
December 16, 2010 at 6:01 PM
This news brings a smile to my face. I LOVE THEIR BROMANCE! I especially adore all the bromance between the cast of 1night2days. Too cute/hilarious for words.
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35 Angel
December 16, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Yay my Seung Gi oppa! I just wanna say, I love Lee Seung Gi so so much. He's so talented! Being nominated together with his godlike sunbaes is a great honour indeed. I'm really proud of you, Seung Gi oppa! :)
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36 rawr89
December 16, 2010 at 6:31 PM
i actually think that LSGi is funnier than Hodong in Strong Heart. Hodong is unique because he carries a conversation really nice, and he asks those tough questions that no one dares to ask. but he overreacts alot. in a 'host' sense, Hodong is definitely miles ahead of Seunggi. if you watch 1 Night 2 Days, Hodong can interview a whole crowd and entertain them without breaking a sweat. he's spontaneous because he prepares alot (like Seunggi).
but comedy-wise, Seunggi is funnier. his comedic timing is better than Hodong. if you watch Strong Heart, his ad-libs and remarks are funny, and he's not afraid to make fun of himself as well (like Hodong). although i think Lee Sugeun and Eun Jiwon from 1N2D ar funnier than both of them. Sugeun no question is the funniest. Jiwon is totally funny. i don't wanna talk about Jongmin. LOL.
i'd say Hodong should win the Daesang. simply because Running Man is kind of a meh variety show. sure, it's the flagship variety show of SBS, but the overall thing is suspiciously scripted and it's not as funny as 1N2D. Strong Heart is the better program for me because you got Teukigayo corner (with the Super Junior guys), the funny stories and the tearjerkers. much more entertaining.
on the same note, they should totally give Lee Gyeonggu a good program. he taught Hodong how to MC. and to see Hodong and Jaesuk beat him every year in awards, in shows, and in ratings, is kinda sad.
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37 Cam
December 16, 2010 at 6:53 PM
LEE SEUNG GIIIIII!!!! =) =)
Wow, I realllllly love this 1st picture of him when he's posing so coooool, yups yups.......**droools**
OH! Amen......I meant, GREAT for him to possible to become SBS MC, heh! ^____^
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38 eClaire
December 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM
KHD should win this hands down! It's true that SG got help from KHD. I was watching SH and the way i see it, KHD is always selfless enough to shine the spotlight at SG. I'm not saying that SG wouldnt have been nominated because of KHD, but KHD is really a good senior to SG despite SG being a competition to him.
KHD FTW!!!! Oh and i love you soo much Seung Gi! I wish he'd sing more often, i watched his perf at Melon Awards and realised how much i missed him performing!!!
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39 girlatsea
December 16, 2010 at 7:23 PM
Aww Lee Seung-gi! Mr. Charming himself. I love him.
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40 Ani
December 16, 2010 at 7:26 PM
Considering Running Man is still pretty new, Kang Hodong might get it, but Yu Jaesuk would be if they look at how Running Man has been getting stronger. And with the MC Mong thing (so sad since I like the dude, but even worse since military duty is a big deal in SK, my friends who were in it talked about how they look down on guys who purposely injure themselves to avoid getting drafted, but I digress), 1N2D is kind of slipping, but not by much since ratings are still going strong. I think Yu Jaesuk is funnier than Kang Hodong (who tends to get kind of... I don't know.... he over exaggerates?..), but I like both nonetheless and hope for the best for both. HWAITING~
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41
December 16, 2010 at 8:10 PM
i thought i was at the wrong site lol
so suprised to see this haha
but seeing its girlfriday, no wonder :D
i love seunggi to death!
being nomimated for Daesang is trully remarkable for his age and he has only been mc-ing Strong Heart for one year!
Hodong deserves huge credit for being a great mentor, but if not because of seunggi's hard-working attitude, he wont come this far this fast. he's so witty, eloquent, attentive and quick-thinking on SH. every week, hodong likes to match him up with the guest present but he handles it so well. they just compliment each other and so in sync.
i agree with you girlfriday, hodong & seunggi, well actually all the 1 night 2 days boys is my fav bromance. they're real, they're crazy, they're fun, they're unexpected, they're heaven together! and seunggi's coupling with either hodong, mc mong or jiwon just screams CUTE! because he's just sooo cute! ^^
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42 fiey
December 16, 2010 at 8:10 PM
i thought i was at the wrong site lol
so suprised to see this haha
but seeing its girlfriday, no wonder :D
i love seunggi to death!
being nomimated for Daesang is trully remarkable for his age and he has only been mc-ing Strong Heart for one year!
Hodong deserves huge credit for being a great mentor, but if not because of seunggi's hard-working attitude, he wont come this far this fast. he's so witty, eloquent, attentive and quick-thinking on SH. every week, hodong likes to match him up with the guest present but he handles it so well. they just compliment each other and so in sync.
i agree with you girlfriday, hodong & seunggi, well actually all the 1 night 2 days boys is my fav bromance. they're real, they're crazy, they're fun, they're unexpected, they're heaven together! and seunggi's coupling with either hodong, mc mong or jiwon just screams CUTE! because he's just sooo cute! ^^
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43 fab_ahjumma
December 16, 2010 at 8:21 PM
I love Lee Seung Gi. I'm so happy for him. :)
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44 ar
December 16, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Congrats Lee Seung-gi for your nomination! I think i may actually look forward to seeing him grow old and one day win the MC Daesung
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45 fay
December 16, 2010 at 9:19 PM
woong-ah!~ ^^ fighting!~
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46 Fili
December 16, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Seunggiyaaahhhh <3
I'm sooo happy seeing SeungGi nominated for Daesang Entertainer for SBS! :D
Considering he's a newbie compared with the other nominees (Hodong, Jaesuk, Kyunggyu), i don't expect him to win this award.
Hodong did a great job in Strong Heart. he always take a good care of Seunggi. Seunggi himself also did great as MC
i watched strong heart because of seunggi keke
And agree with all posts above. I love watching bromance between seunggi and all casts in 1 night 2 days..
thanks for posting this article! :)
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47 amydem
December 16, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Love everything this man does! He can do no wrong. Love him in 1N2D. Good luck, Lee Seung-gi!
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48 katja
December 16, 2010 at 11:30 PM
I smell fangirling here :lol: Kinda agree w/ GF, Seunggi-Hodong are my fav bromance couple too ^__^
If I were Hong-sisters, I would create MGIG part 2 with Kang Ho Dong on it "My Girlfriend Is a PIG" hahahaha..
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49 nomoyepo
December 16, 2010 at 11:58 PM
I think its KHD turn now,last year YJS won the daesang.I hope next year its SEUNG GI 's turn..good luck seung gi yah..
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50 wecs
December 17, 2010 at 2:31 AM
love strong heart!
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