Lee Seung-gi in talks to headline Kill Me, Heal Me
by girlfriday
What’s better than Puppy in a drama? Why seven Puppies, of course. At least that’s what this show is banking on, anyway. MBC’s new split-personality drama Kill Me, Heal Me is reportedly in final contract negotiations with Lee Seung-gi (You’re All Surrounded) to headline the series as its leading man with seven different personalities. I’m a little torn about this news, since the drama’s premise is frankly worrisome, but then you go and cast Park Seo-joon (Witch’s Romance) as the second lead, and then Seung-gi as your hero, and now I’m seeing rainbows and hoping against hope that the drama is good. *shakes fist*
The new drama from writer Jin Soo-wan of The Moon That Embraces the Sun and PD Kim Jin-man of Scandal is about a third-generation chaebol with dissociative identity disorder, who has seven personas. It’s pretty old hat by now for Seung-gi to be playing a spoiled rich boy, but seven totally different personalities — I can’t argue that it’s not new ground for him as an actor, even if it sounds nuts.
The heroine (yet to be cast) will be a first-year resident physician who becomes his secret family doctor, and the romantic comedy (with a side of mystery and melodrama) will be about their “healing romance.” Why is “healing romance” now the dramaland shorthand for heroes with psychological issues who date their doctors, and when can it stop?
Meanwhile Park Seo-joon has been cast as a quirky mystery novelist whose genius/stupidity is ambiguous to most, and seeing as how he doesn’t have six other personalities hiding in his brain, I’d say he gives the hero a run for his money in the love triangle. This is the drama that once reportedly courted Hyun Bin, who then signed on to star in SBS’s Jekyll and Me instead. Now it looks like we’ll be seeing both split-personality chaebol heroes in competing timeslots for a head-to-head battle. Binnie vs. Seung-gi: Nine personalities enter, one man leaves.
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1 HS
November 17, 2014 at 4:16 PM
Lee Seunggi is like the best choice for EVERYTHING XD.
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amy
November 17, 2014 at 8:17 PM
*pray to God no Jin Se-yeon in both dramas*
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ajewell
November 17, 2014 at 10:09 PM
YES!! Bring on more Seunggi!!
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Diana Hansen
November 19, 2014 at 10:21 AM
oh yes! jumping for joy to see seung ki again in anything! he is so awesome!
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KDRAMA addict
November 18, 2014 at 6:15 AM
Totally agree
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 9:55 AM
Though, I can't agree more, since puppy can pull off an extraordinary performance (just hope the writing is good) and I know those disregarding his acting skills will eat their tongue once they see him perform but ... but ...
I wanted an album *sigh* his movie can heal my longing for actor Seung Gi, besides a month and a half away from its premiere, I'm smelling live shoots and accidents (his eye accident last year was enough)
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Missy K
November 18, 2014 at 3:07 PM
Seung Gi will have a new album out by end of this year as rumour has it.
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nikita
November 18, 2014 at 6:22 PM
he won't and don't think he can . he's been active in acting the whole year. so it's drama movie then an album and then he will enlist by the second part of 2015
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nikita
November 18, 2014 at 6:24 PM
and wish he can do another variety show with na pd before he go. wanted nof 2 to happen so much but after the loss of ja ok noona...... T.T
2 wenda
November 17, 2014 at 4:17 PM
NO!!!!!!
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k-La
November 17, 2014 at 4:34 PM
i though its gonna be Yoo Seung Ho..woow..this is creepy.Lee Seung Gi wouldn't make it with 7 char..
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 12:37 AM
There we go with haters. Why wouldn't he make it? He's amazing and improving. But you'll just hate on him like this.
I agree with the first No, Please Seung Gi, I -personnally- wants an album and your movie is enough, time to go. I don't want crazy k-net to gang on you.
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graceslarasati
November 18, 2014 at 6:45 AM
Agree with you. He's amazing and improving!!!!
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graceslarasati
November 18, 2014 at 6:58 AM
Agree with you. His acting's amazing and... what assures me he'd do this just as well is that he keeps on improving.
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burrt
November 19, 2014 at 3:27 AM
agreed i wish it was another actor like seung ho
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3 Ruve
November 17, 2014 at 4:21 PM
I love his smile and dimples but I'm sorry, he bores me.
Maybe he will be more dynamic in this role though, who knows.
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tweetpandora
November 18, 2014 at 6:57 AM
Afraid I agree with you, I don't see what the hype is with him...he seems a nice guy in real life but...a drama has to be really good to get me to see it if he is in it, his acting is just not my cup of tea...
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4 misaeng
November 17, 2014 at 4:22 PM
He can barely pull off doing one character. Now he's doing 7? *shudders*
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kanz
November 17, 2014 at 4:57 PM
Honestly I don't think any actor in his 20s has enough acting talent and experience to pull off 7 different personalities.
So good luck to LSG for this immense task!
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Jessica
November 17, 2014 at 5:21 PM
That's so true. Jo In -Sung would kill it. Or maybe if Song Joong Ki was back from the army. Yoo Ah-In is impressing me these days too.
LSG is not bad, but he's only kind of impressed me with King 2 Hearts. Maybe this will be his game-changing performance.
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changhyun
November 17, 2014 at 6:29 PM
And even in K2H I think it was more the heart of the show that I liked, the acting performances weren't all that great...although Ha Ji Won did kill it
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Jessica
November 17, 2014 at 6:35 PM
Yeah I agree. I think I just compared it to his Shining Inheritance performance LOL. Then it was amazing in comparison.
I don't know. I really like LSG, especially in 1N2D, but for acting I'm still waiting for THAT performance where he kills it. He's just an okay-actor for now, where he doesn't bug me on TV, but hasn't impressed me all the way.
sora
November 17, 2014 at 7:38 PM
I agree. Song Joong Ki would nail it. I'm not sure seung gi has enough depth.
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Versatile29
November 17, 2014 at 7:23 PM
Lee jong suk is in his 20's would pull it off he has a lot of range, if you watch dr stranger and hot blooded youth you'll see that he can switch emotional modes and characters seamlessly. I think Joo Won would pull it off too, it's amazing how his real life personality (as seen in 1n2d) and his acting persona are complete opposites, it shows how much acting skills he has. He was able to act in both Bridal mask and Good Doctor and be believable in both when the characters have nothing in common.
I don't think that acting is all about age and experience I think if an actor has true talent and can empathize with their characters well, there is no limits to what role they can portray no matter how old they are.
I like Lee Seung Gi but I winced at the news I am not sure he has the acting skills to do this role but who knows I might be surprised, I will check out the drama and see.
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Fiel
November 18, 2014 at 6:09 AM
Lee Jong Suk? REALLY? Pull of 7 characters.
Indeed <---- SARCASM
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 9:58 AM
Joo Won, YEESS!!!
LJS (?) WD..
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burrt
November 19, 2014 at 3:30 AM
JOO WON is already struggling in cantabile tommorow role,i dont think he can handle 7 characters
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Lilly
November 17, 2014 at 9:20 PM
I have to look to see if he can pull it off.
Maybe he will surprise me.
He was really good in Gumiho.
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Niara
November 18, 2014 at 4:05 AM
So was he in in YAAS though the drama might not have lived up to the expectation of everyone.
And please! I agree that acting 7 personalities may prove to be too challenging for him but how is Joo Won any better?!
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 10:01 AM
I'm a Seung Gi fan, and I agree with almost everything you said, since he never tried a double persona character, but Joo Won is Joo Won. He only doesn't have the flower look that will make girls go gaga over him. He's great, and he proved it with the double persona in Gaksital.
People judging LSG may only have seen his first works (that for a singer -not idol- turned actor received some praises for not being mediocre like many acting-dolls that screw every project)
Onion
November 18, 2014 at 4:19 PM
Erm, yeah Joowon can pull it off. Have you seen how different he can be in gaksital vs. good doctor?
Love both Joowon and Seunggi but if it's the acting chops I'll give it to Joowon. Seunggi has improved a lot though. He was great with all the emotional scenes in YAAS.
They're both my cutie pie maknae in 2 days 1 night *pinch cheeks* But Seunggi is way better in variety compared to Joowon.
5 panda
November 17, 2014 at 4:26 PM
"Nine personalities enter, one man leaves."
Love this. Muahaha
Seriously,I had no idea this drama was going to premiere so soon.
Eeish
LSG I like you but hmmm, no. My gut tells me this would be a trainwreck of immense proportions. I hope I'm proved wrong though. Really hope so
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lemondoodle
November 17, 2014 at 4:35 PM
I agree, thooo his dramas that sound great on paper usually end up being mediocre (like who could have thought YAAS would be given the cast...) TK2H sounded like a hot ass mess as well and that turned out well. I will hope for the best.
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iamdeb
November 17, 2014 at 4:39 PM
I remember K2H recaps would get thousands of comments on here, it was intense!
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 10:03 AM
I'm also seeing this drama failing, with or without puppy! Honestly, so the trend is doctor/psycho (sorry if I affended anyone with the word), all dramas, including those of the same time plot have to be the same.
Too much similarities with "It's okay, it's love."
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6 lemondoodle
November 17, 2014 at 4:30 PM
Oh man so conflicted. Totally unexpected too. He's been working too hard all year filming and the plot isn't doing much for me, but I'd watch him in anything. As a fan I'd rather he go rest some and just do promo for his movie coming out at the same time as this drama and release an album finally. We'll see. I'll get more excited if a good leading lady is cast I think.
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hhisc
November 17, 2014 at 4:35 PM
Your right about the leading lady Fingers crossed the last 2 were a big no for me.
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 12:42 AM
Come on guys!! Go Ara was great, because she portrayed the character I hate the most but still it came naturally to her.
I want him to focus on his album and movie promo, because this drama sounds like "It's okay, it's love"
And I want him -as much as it ains me- to do his MS.
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7 h3lla
November 17, 2014 at 4:31 PM
No female lead yet, eh? Let the fancasting commence. I'd personally be interested in what Han Groo is up to, I think she has great comedic timing. Also...where is Jung So Min hiding? Anybody know?
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Mandy
November 17, 2014 at 4:47 PM
If they cast Han Groo, I'd be in come rain or shine. She needs to headline her own network drama. I can imagine the chemistry being fantastic too!
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Pearl~ai88
November 17, 2014 at 9:15 PM
OMG YES :3
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canxi
November 17, 2014 at 11:06 PM
From your lips to God's ears.
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8 Jazzelm
November 17, 2014 at 4:34 PM
Not entirely sold on this premise but hope its a better choice than what You're all surrounded and Gu Family Book turned out to be...
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9 sfgirl
November 17, 2014 at 4:38 PM
Puppy was a man in King2Hearts! And nothing was cuter than Park Seo Joon in Witch's Romance. Having them together in one show could be a terrible terrible recipe for second lead syndrome. Which I have been catching more and more frequently recently...
Shallow Post Over!
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10 angelstars
November 17, 2014 at 4:38 PM
Lee Seung Gi! *love*
then again, wonder how "bratty chaebol with 7 personalities" is new ground for LSG's acting career though... because there are news that LSG will play the "bratty chaebol" like usual and that "the 7 personalities" part will possibly be played by 7 (or 6, if one of those personalities includes the real one) other actors.
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11 Miaa
November 17, 2014 at 4:39 PM
Lee Seung Gi only good in rom-com..other than that will be meh..Its look like i need to root for Hyun Bin drama now....
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houstontwin
November 17, 2014 at 5:18 PM
Yes. He is adorable but just glowers a lot in melodramas.
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gg
November 18, 2014 at 8:58 AM
Wasn't there the other split personality drama that Kim Soo Hyun was considering? If KSH does sign on, looks like it will be a three way battle between KSH-LSG-Binnie!
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12 Mandy
November 17, 2014 at 4:46 PM
Umm... This is completely out of nowhere's land. I said last time that they'd need someone more popular and root-able than Park Seo-joon. They've definitely got that in Seung-gi but now I'm torn between wantibg puppy back or not.
I'm glad he's doing a drama - YAAS is the most meh drama he's done. I don't even recall what it was about now. But this? It looks like a train wreck in the making. The writer-PD combo isn't inspiring and so isn't MoonSun as credit for previous work.
Also, picking between Hyun Bin and Seung-gi is gonna be a difficult task in SK! I'll watch the better show, but will definitely not be seeing both. I can only take so much mad men before I turn crazy myself.
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13 Osi
November 17, 2014 at 4:47 PM
Because Seung Gi is in it, I'm in. I hope it'll be a great drama.
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14 Miky
November 17, 2014 at 4:49 PM
Oh Drama GOD,my prayers were listens(read)!!!mentioned my disire to see him as the lead in the previous post about the drama and now this!!!!
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Miky
November 17, 2014 at 4:52 PM
and now if he says yes(do say YES) conflicted big time,who to watch, him or Binnie,my to ultimate favorite on the same slot if i remember!!!!!!!!!what...make a call to clone myself ASAP!!!!and like mentioned i also want Han Groo as lead!
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klir
November 18, 2014 at 2:38 PM
You can watch both dramas, there is no rule you have to watch only one.
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15 Drama
November 17, 2014 at 4:52 PM
LSG can not pull off one character properly. Now he is doing 7 characters? LOL
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lemondoodle
November 17, 2014 at 5:01 PM
Someone already made that joke
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hhisc
November 17, 2014 at 5:07 PM
it is almost a funny joke too, only because it is so Stupid
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LSG apprentice
November 17, 2014 at 6:37 PM
wow ur a good comedian * sarcasm :)
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 12:46 AM
LOooooooOL, thank you for the joke dude.
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16 kanz
November 17, 2014 at 4:53 PM
Binnie vs Lee Seung Gi showdown:
From acting abilty and experience, Binnie wins hands down.
From leading lady, Binnie has Han Ji Min which I find meh. So if this KMHM can cast someone I like (MGY, MCW, SMA) then I'll root for it.
From second lead, Park Seo Joon is a puppy, I'd expect second lead syndrome in this one while Binnie's drama has yet to cast second lead, so I don't know who I'll rooting for.
From PD and writer, actually Binnie is a bit better. KMHM's writer from TMETS. The drama was barely saved by KSH and huge popularity. While Jekyll and I writer is from CDDA and I quite like the drama.
Conclusion: I have nothing against LSG, but from acting and writing alone I'll root for Binnie. Let the battle begins!
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Mandy
November 17, 2014 at 5:04 PM
No second leads needed for Hyun Bin. He's in a love triangle against himself - which is how it should be =P
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rinoak
November 18, 2014 at 8:07 AM
That's pretty much what I was going to say. I really like Lee Seung-Gi but if he was really trying to compete against Binnie then it's a given he would lose, no matter who the leading lady is.
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17 bbstl
November 17, 2014 at 4:54 PM
Oh dear, oh dear. Not loving this idea. Please don't screw this up for Park Seo Joon!
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18 j2hr
November 17, 2014 at 5:04 PM
i like him, and think that he is one of the best 87er actors. But i dont know whether he can do this role.
This is like asking top high school student to solve PHD math level.
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Kara
November 17, 2014 at 5:35 PM
You said it better than I could... LSG is a cutie but honestly I don't think he's up to it.
I think the premise has potential but they need a more capable leading man. Is Gong Yoo still doing dramas? He would really kill it. I agree with the posters above, Jo In Sung would also do a great job.
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panda
November 17, 2014 at 8:30 PM
OMG GONG YOO!!!!!
He would be such a bad ass in that role, he would slay it Completely
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19 Hayley
November 17, 2014 at 5:08 PM
love LSG - but 7 personalities just sounds like way too much. how are they going to write that into the story line effectively?! Can't we just have a normal drama with LSG and PSJ having an awesome bromance. That i would watch.
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20 Rainbowfish
November 17, 2014 at 5:19 PM
Ugh I love LSG with all my heart but I don't know if I'll be able to watch this. A psych doctor trying to romance a patient is so beyond inappropriate that it makes me uncomfortable and I kinda want to set the premise on fire. I want to like it because I think it'd be so interesting to watch LSG play with multiple personalities and see what he does with it, but a romantic comedy with his psychiatrist? No.
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21 paroles
November 17, 2014 at 5:20 PM
No one can make me watch this drama. 7 personalities! The scriptwriter is as crazy as the protagonist lol.
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22 zaara
November 17, 2014 at 5:25 PM
I trust LSG
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23 miszmuja
November 17, 2014 at 5:26 PM
I love Lee Seung Gi!! I even own a shirt with his picture!! *ahem*
But I have to admit.. The storyline is a bit vague and worrisome. I wish someone could tell me the breakdown of the said '7 persona'.. Maybe then, I can consider about this drama again.
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24 Ree
November 17, 2014 at 5:34 PM
I feel like this drama will end badly for everyone. Lee Seung Gi, you're cute and all, but I just don't think this is gonna go well for anyone.
You can't just make a hot new drama on a serious mental illness without considering the harsh reality victims face because of this disorder. It's Okay, That's Love happens to be an exception since it did a wonderful job on portraying mentally ill patients with respect and honesty, despite some hiccups. I am starting to really worry if all these new dramas in the making will do the same for dissociative identity disorder, or even try to portray other mental illnesses like depression and anxiety disorders. (Those last two have been on the rise lately.) Come on guys, don't do it for the fad, do it for advocacy against the stigma!
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25 Lena
November 17, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Just don't forget to bring moon chae won with you if you decided to sign on to play the role lsg
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Jessica
November 17, 2014 at 6:36 PM
LOL I wish but I think she is focusing on movies for now. At least we have their movie to look forward to!
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26 ji
November 17, 2014 at 5:46 PM
i'm not hating or anything but, shouldn't he go to the army by now?
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lemondoodle
November 17, 2014 at 5:52 PM
There people much older than him who haven't gone, so why don't you ask them instead.
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Fidelity
November 17, 2014 at 9:55 PM
"Much older"? Please list these people who are "much older" and haven't gone to the army yet, excluding those who have been exempted. Seungi-Gi is _29_ next year (Korean age), there's no denying that he has to go SOON. Seung-Gi fans (they're actually called Seung-jummas by some netizens) sure do sound pissy whenever the word 'army' is dropped with 'Seung-Gi'.
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maldita
November 17, 2014 at 10:06 PM
A lot of the 86ers haven't left yet. Jaejoong, Kim Hyunjoong, Siwon, Yunho, etc. Their deadline-ish is next year, so Seunggi still has until 2016 to enlist if he's gonna push the deadline.
Hell, Choi Jinhyuk hasn't enlisted yet and he's an 85er who HAS to enlist this year.
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Fidelity
November 17, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Seung-Gi is an early '87er; how are '86ers "much older"? Isn't it fair to say Seung-Gi has to go soon? Why is that statement taken so offensively?
lemondoodle
November 18, 2014 at 4:39 AM
@Fidelity
They are a whole year beyond older. I don't know why much offends you so freaking much. Worry about your own business anyway.
Mandy
November 17, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Honestly, you sound more 'pissy' to me than anyone else. Seung-gi - and all 87ers - have a whole year at the very least before they are required to enlist. Lets talk about the 86ers first - like all those listed above and add Yoochun, Yoo Ah-in. When they all leave, maybe its time to point the sword on Seung-gi's throat.
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Fidelity
November 17, 2014 at 10:57 PM
ji asked, "i’m not hating or anything but, shouldn’t he go to the army by now?". Lemondoodle replied, "There people much older than him who haven’t gone, so why don’t you ask them instead."
Does ji's question qualifies as 'pointing the sword' at Seung-gi's throat'? Seung-Gi is one of the actors who seem to be pushing his military enlistment as far back as possible, so why CAN'T people discuss his impending enlistment in a thread about him? Do we have to mention all the actors who have yet to gone in order to talk about Seung-Gi's enlistment, in his very own thread?
HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 12:55 AM
It seems not only K-net but also I-net want him to enlist soon. I understand k-net, since he's the star with many national titles and a role model, but I-net mentionning his MS is because it's the only thing they can attack him with.
*sigh* I wish he goes and finish with it soon. I don't want him to take this drama because the plot seems meh, writer is meh and the storyline is the same as "it's okay it's love" but whatever his choice, I'll support him. (also, waiting (im)patiently for his album <3 <3
HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 12:51 AM
True he has ahjumma fans, but hell don't call me ahjumma. I'm an ardent fan and younger than him, and I know a lot who are young. He just has the ahjumma love around the country from 1 night 2 days which is welcomed.
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MessyGirl
November 18, 2014 at 3:27 AM
Ji just asking and i saw nothing wrong with Lemondoodle's reply . And there's you Fidelity who overreact about "Much older". Chill. Its not like we(seung jummas)*df im still young tbh* always pissy whenever people talk about his enlistment. As what you said "Seung-Gi is one of the actors who seem to be pushing his military enlistment as far back as possible", so why CAN’T people discuss his impending enlistment and linking it to other actors who did the same? And there's no such a rule saying not to mention all the actors who have yet to gone in order to talk about Seunggi’s enlistment. knetz and even Inetz aggressively talking about his enlistment proving how much he was well loved so people doesn't want him to screw up. Anyway he will enlist for sure,sooner or later.
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lemondoodle
November 18, 2014 at 4:34 AM
lol why do you care? Stop being noisy about his MS. There are quite a few 86ers who haven't gone yet. Some 85ers have just recently gone too.
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lemondoodle
November 18, 2014 at 4:35 AM
and fans are "pissy" about his MS because of double standards. Nobody calls out other 87ers or 86ers to constantly go to the army. There's nothing else to attack him with so that's why they attack him with that.. lol
Fidelity
November 18, 2014 at 9:57 PM
People have a choice on what they care about so people can choose to care whether Seungi-Gi fulfills his lawful obligation or not. You are also choosing to care (rather fervently) about people asking when he's going to the army; here's the question back at you - "why do you care"?
It's funny how quick Seung-jummas are to point fingers at other actors, even when the thread is about him. Does him pushing his military enrollment date as far back as possible look better if others are doing it too? Sure, sure, let's pretend that.
kyl
November 19, 2014 at 5:47 AM
I don't get the argument about his MS: he will go when he's ready to go anyway. @Fidelity, I'm sorry buddy, but it seems that you have a specific issue with either Lee Seung-gi or his fans or both. Not all his fans are ahjummas. And I tend to agree with the other comments; some 86-ers haven't gone to the army yet and although he is an early 87-er, he is still an 87-er. Well, we expect him to go next year at the least and it's not like going to army is like going on holiday. You need to let go 2 years' worth of your career so delicate planning is required especially for celebrities (CFs, movies, dramas, contracts, etc). Going to army for celebrities is not as easy as just shaving your head and serving the country, they have to plan for their future as well especially when a celebrity's career hinges on popularity and demand. Going off grid for 2 years is a huge deal when there is a possibility of being jobless after coming out of the army.
nym
November 18, 2014 at 2:51 AM
Well he can decide when he would enlist to the MS. He decided what's best for his career, as yoo seung ho decided to going eatlier. Do you really think YSH going earlier because he wanted to protect korea? The point is you still could serve the nation. That's the point there is age range for it.
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reglest
November 18, 2014 at 5:59 AM
I hope he goes to army soon...because I'm bored people askin him that in every occassion (and I can save my money to watch His comeback concert while he was away)
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HopesDD
November 19, 2014 at 12:48 AM
LoooL, I can do that too and attend his 2017 or 2018 hope concert (if we're both alive)
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27 Hurrahhurrah
November 17, 2014 at 5:48 PM
I pick Seunggi. Seunggi seunggi seunggi over hyunbin. Hyunbin is kinda boring. I'm so looking forward to this now. Good casting call.
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28 kitzeekat
November 17, 2014 at 6:04 PM
I will always support you oppa :-) LSG fighting!
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29 LSG apprentice
November 17, 2014 at 6:34 PM
others may doubt and think lsg cant do this role of being a third-generation chaebol with dissociative identity disorder(*7 personalities) like what u guys said when he was being casted in TK2H, and the result LSG surprises us with his superb acting skills.
I think LSG great acting skill shows only when the script /plot of a drama is good. Hoping this drama will surprise us.
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 12:58 AM
Actually, I like the hate he's recieving, which means despite them, they follow him and anticipate him. And he's the best in proving people wrong, he'll gain more fans after it, I'm sure.
But still, I want him to focus on singing and movie pro. This drama sounds uninteresting and the writer is ...
So many doctor/psych patient love lines!!!
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30 G
November 17, 2014 at 6:35 PM
Lee Seung-gi will be the exact same age (28 in January) that Leonardo DiCaprio was when DiCaprio did Catch Me If You Can. I had doubts that DiCaprio could act the part of an airline pilot (and other professions) and be believable. But somehow he managed it! Even at 28.
I think Lee Seung-gi also manages to do well in every role he does. I'm surprised that there are so many "haters" here, or at the very least, people not overly enthusiastic about him.
We should have faith in the actors, but not the writers. They do manage to muck up a lot of their scripts, don't they? This broadcast-while-filming/writing thing should really end. It does no one any favors, especially the writers. How many series have we seen that started out promising, only to disappoint us severely in the end. If the writing/filming was done BEFORE a series was broadcast, that wouldn't happen (or not nearly as much).
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lemondoodle
November 17, 2014 at 6:39 PM
He's generally well liked here. I guess casting news brings out all kinds of people. :D I do agree rarely is acting the problem in kdramas... sure, there is some people who should stop, but generally it's writing and filming issues.
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LostLove
November 17, 2014 at 7:22 PM
Leo is natural born actor and known as a good one since he was a teen. I dont how it's comparable to LSG. I think Hyun Bin is more like Leo than LSG is.
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Lil
November 17, 2014 at 8:11 PM
Leo and Lee Seung-gi ??? Where's the comparison??
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juniper
November 17, 2014 at 9:50 PM
+1
Not even a huge Leo fan, but that's like comparing apples...and something that's not a fruit, possibly not even food.
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 12:59 AM
Haters gotta hate!!
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31 Moonlight
November 17, 2014 at 6:43 PM
Anyone seeing Kang Ji Hwan being perfect for this role? He has this eccentric style that would be perfect for this type of character. I love LSG, but he's too cute to play this type of role.
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Mandy
November 17, 2014 at 6:50 PM
Kang Ji-hwan? No not really. But someone did suggest Cha Seung-won from the older age bracket as well as Gong Yoo. They would've been great choices although I believe the production is looking for someone young.
And amongst the 87ers, Seung-gi is as good as you get - in my opinion.
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eny
November 18, 2014 at 12:33 AM
it's because LSG more popular,popularity is really important in SK
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32 Hugepuffball
November 17, 2014 at 6:50 PM
I actually love the concept of healing dramas… maybe not literally mentally damaged people and physicians, but broken and hurt people who have their lives changed by love. Yeah, yeah, sounds like the cheesiest thing since Cheez-its, but I'm a terrible romantic. Thats' why I'm a drama addict
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33 Ella
November 17, 2014 at 6:54 PM
Yes to the boys! I wonder who they'll cast for the female role. Who's famous in the China market? If it's just a wish list, I vote for Moon Geun Young or Han Groo! *keeps fingers crossed for surprised goodness!*
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34 MessyGirl
November 17, 2014 at 7:10 PM
Puppy you are cute you are adorable but I just don't want you doing this. I want him to get enough rest for his next concert and album. I heard he already declined once. Seems the producer really want to cast him l.
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 1:01 AM
I heard it too, also the story doesn't sound interesting at all, so many dramas of the genre lately!!
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MessyGirl
November 18, 2014 at 3:05 AM
And now his album was cancelled this winter for him to focused more on movie/drama. If he happens to take this role,it I will watch it for sure because he is lee seunggi. But im genuinely hoping him to decline this drama once again
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hhisc
November 19, 2014 at 1:05 PM
It sounds like a done deal from what I have heard. Since finding out that both the writers and the investors have been trying to get him signed on since January even after him declining it once, and for the news to be leaked and even admitted to by Hook its a done deal I would say.
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35 LostLove
November 17, 2014 at 7:15 PM
I wanted Yoon Kyesang but I know it's not possible. Anyway, might as well. I can just concentrate on Hyun Bin's drama.
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LostLove
November 17, 2014 at 7:52 PM
Rumored female costar: Han Hyo Joo
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HopesDD
November 18, 2014 at 1:01 AM
OMG OMG OMG I loved them in BL, if it's her, I'll change my mind about this drama. SeungJoo couple <3
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36 Ohyeah
November 17, 2014 at 7:18 PM
7 personalities? Eric Mun will be the best choice. And I don't think he needs to act at all since he's originally dorky and 4D in real life yet so charming, sexy XD. I saw his comedy drama which was seriously hillarious, Super Rookie, as a bastard in Que Sera Sera and egomaniac turns to melo guy in Discovery of Love.
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37 Pearl~ai88
November 17, 2014 at 7:28 PM
So conflicted! I just can't picture Seunggi playing crazy, let alone crazy with 7 personalities. Like a lot of other people, I'm concerned whether he has the chops to handle it or not. However, I'm also rooting for him to use this to change his image and make another acting breakthrough like he did in K2H. I really hope it turns out to be a good drama at least, because this could so be a disaster purely based on the script, and then I couldn't stand to watch Puppy struggle through it :(
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38 bgr
November 17, 2014 at 7:33 PM
Isn't he, like, going to the army soon(ish)?
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lemondoodle
November 17, 2014 at 8:40 PM
Yeah, though this doesn't really change that since it starts in a month
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39 Aigoooo
November 17, 2014 at 7:52 PM
This could be real funny if done right. I am a little apprehensive about the number of personalities though. Maybe 4 or 5 would have been more manageable if they really want to put time in for each personality. Is there a way for Yoon Eun Hye to costar in this?
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40 Mari
November 17, 2014 at 8:19 PM
This could be a huge success or a complete train wreck for LSG. He's a good actor but I'm not sure how he'll play the seven personalities. The drama should have a good writer to be able to pull it off. If the writer is bad, the actor can only do so much.
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41 Apple
November 17, 2014 at 9:37 PM
Hmm, I hope the storyline is a compelling and heartwarming one despite the wacky-sounding premise of a man with seven personalities. Since it's from the writer of Moon Embraces the Sun I wonder if she can transfer the sageuk magic to the modern context in this drama. And yes some female leads that would be nice are Park Se Young, Lee Bo Young or Song Ji Hyo (RM Fan heh) :D
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42 Agata
November 17, 2014 at 10:19 PM
I like LSG but.... but... I'm not too sure about the plot, I mean, it soulds like the latest Gong Hyo Jin drama, no matter which angle you look at it... So far, LSG had a string of success, I don't want to see him dragged down by this :/
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43 hawoojinruinedme
November 17, 2014 at 10:23 PM
Even if this drama’s going to hell, they already had me at Park Seo-joon (and his super cute character description) alone. But now they add Lee Seung-gi in to the mix and it’s like “are we in heaven or what?”
That said, the premise can still be a hit or miss, but just give me one adorable alternate personality, Show, and I’m sold.
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44 JC
November 17, 2014 at 10:29 PM
I sort of agree with above comments. I love Lee Seung-gi and he's adorable <3 but there's not many young actors in dramaland now for whom I'd be confident in their abilities to play seven split personalities, and with pathos and sensitivity for a severe psychological disorder to boot. The premise is bizarre albeit interesting, but the writers and producers may have bitten off more than they can chew.
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45 karen
November 17, 2014 at 10:45 PM
will always here to support you..i love you lee seung gi....your'e always be the best.....goodluck...
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46 backspace
November 17, 2014 at 10:54 PM
7 personalities makes me think of Orphan Black. I love LSG but I'm not sure if he can pull it off. The role should have been given to a more experienced actor. Oh well if he ends up taking it, best of luck to him!
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47 lsgfan
November 17, 2014 at 11:00 PM
YES!
I will totally watch the show if LSG is in it.
Was quite disappointed with YAAS cos the storyline grew boring after a while.
But this drama looks promising.
Cant wait to see puppy pull off this role.
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48 crizzyville
November 17, 2014 at 11:39 PM
Though I am skeptical about having LSG play 7 different personalities, I would love to see him prove those who criticize him wrong. Let's just let him surprise us. Anyhow, I watch him in anything and I enjoy them all. TK2H and MGIAG remains my favorites.
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reglest
November 18, 2014 at 6:05 AM
+100 for this, prove me wrong Seung Gi. We trust in you!
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49 Petmink
November 17, 2014 at 11:59 PM
I think YooChun can do the 7 personalities. He already did 4 in rooftop prince. SPOILER: The prince, the doppelganger, the prince pretending to be the doppelganger with amnesia, and finally the prince pretending to be be the real doppelganger.
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eny
November 18, 2014 at 12:43 AM
it's not different personality, it's just same person with different occupation or different clothes. The writer should be detail to make 7 personality, i'm not sure about the actor n the writer, writing 2 personality it's already hard then 7 personality? i guess the synopsis is overate
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zoe
November 18, 2014 at 2:26 AM
That is not personality disorder,any actor and actress can do that..lol..
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Mari
November 18, 2014 at 9:38 AM
Not quite. YooChun didn't really play 7 personalities. It's more like 2 personalities that intertwines instead of 4 completely separate and distinct personalities.
Takeru Sato could pull it off. In Kamen Rider Den-O he played about 6 or 7 different personalities because 6 or 7 monsters possess him (5 of them on a regular basis). These monsters had different personalities from playboy, to an overgrown kid, to royal blood, etc. And you could literally see the shift in his personality everytime the monsters possess him. However, he's Japanese, not Korean, so unless they can make a deal between Japan and Korea, he's out. I'm not sure which of the K-actors are versatile enough to pull it off since I don't often see them playing characters with split personality.
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lalala
November 18, 2014 at 9:45 PM
there's a rumor that he[Yoochun] received this offer before but turned out he refused it.
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50 Queenbee
November 18, 2014 at 12:03 AM
Who knows? 7 personas in the scripts may be actually 2 or 3 in the real drama. That happened in the past when some scripts gave impressive descriptions of the characters but the audience didn't see it in the drama.
Anyway, LSG doesn't give the typical chaebol look or aura. Wondering how they dress him up.
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nikita
November 18, 2014 at 1:34 AM
he has played cheabol's in all of his drama's except yaas and gu famly book.
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lemondoodle
November 18, 2014 at 4:43 AM
And Kangchi was a one in the future lol
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