MBC, how about putting Rim and So-eun in this drama? No?

Ok.

*goes back to plotting Rimpocalypse*

In situations like this I always wonder why they just don't give up the idea. Just let it go.

Gosh, it sounds like a bad idea anyway. The chances that someone could actually do a good job portraying all those different personalities, that the story will be coherent enough (goodness knows they have enough problems usually one just one hero playing one hero) seems remote.

If I were Lee Seung-gi I would not want to star in a drama that was opposite Hyun bin. and on top of that both dramas have a similar theme.
No way, that is not a plan for success.

Everytime they turn down the offer, that's because of schedule conflict ._.

i might sound bias cause i'm an Airen. i think LSG schedule really dont work with the drama coz he has to delay his upcoming album and annual concert also is being push to early next year. after all the delay, THEN the casting news came out which totally clash with his activities. mybe tht are the reason for our busy puppy. peace ^^

I'm so relieved that Lee Seung Gi backed out in the end. Now I won't have to watch this mess.

Doesn't fit his movie promo schedule.. Seriously, Yeon Woo Jin went to his movie promo while filming Marriage Without Love, Choi Woo Shik also went to his indie movie promo while filming Pride and Prejudice. Not too forget the almighty Cha Yoo Jin or in this case Joowon for Fashion King.

If it means that new actor can take both place, please just do it. But then we talk about foreign investor here.

I know Hyun Bin's drama is most anticipated one. However, we don't know what would be happen. If the drama team is solid, well written, characters well developed and supported by great casts, it will win for sure. Everyone has their own taste and we can't expect the ratings. Take example some phenomenal dramas such as Reply 1994, Reply 1997, Misaeng or the old classic series Lovers in Paris (reached 43% ratings) with no big stars but huge success. Big stars don't guarantee anything though.

Lee seunggi did a good job didn't accept this role. Its too problematic for me too tbh. He must be very busy with promotional of his new movie that will premiere on 15 jan and this drama pilot ep will be released on 7 jan. For sure they will do a live - shooting drama. And his year-end concert was postponed due to his busy schedule. And his upcoming album too. So im glad. Seunggi and Hook ent made a right choice.

Well it seems there are lot of production problems behind the drama. I never think going against Hyun Bin is a wise decision, at least not against his drama comeback after army.

Tic, toc... 1st episode in 5 weeks. Another Blade Man in the making. I bet on an extension for MrBack (which really doesn't need one) and I pity the "saviors" of this train wreck: I hope they will get tons of $$ for accepting. Just don't cast Kim Woo Bin or Yoo Seung Ho, please MBC.

"while Lee Seung-gi reportedly couldn’t fit the drama shoots into his promotional schedule for his movie Today’s Love (with Moon Chae-won). But… that movie’s already done filming, and neither project is new. They sound like obvious polite excuses to smooth over the fact that they’re dropping the show."
No, Lee Seunggi really has an album he has worked which was planned to release this year ending but due to the Today's Love filming several months ago, he had to push it back to early next year, this made his fans was disappointed a bit. Also the 10 anniversary concerts which he delayed this year too. If there had no change, those concerts will be held on January next year. And since he prepares almost everything about the concerts himself so it often makes him to take at least 2 weeks with all days and nights without a day of resting. So now with the news he dropped this drama, I can say that all of his fans, at least the Korean fans, are so happy with it now since they have to keep waiting for his comeback album for over 2 years and also over 1 years for the Hope concerts since his lastest ones.

Wow! They both declined? I thought it was confirmed by now given this drama airs the first half of January and its already December.

Can't fault them since this did sound like a mess to begin with. I wonder how difficult it will be to find lead casts for a drama after it's been rejected by so many. Maybe it'll get shelved which is a relief since the lesser mentally challenged heroes, the better. I've had enough of them for a lifetime!

I do hope Seung-gi ends up doing a drama sometime this year. YAAS was worse than dull beans because I can't even remember what the plot was about. It would be a crying shame is that's his last drama before enlisting.

well that's like much ado about nothing coz ever since it made news k fanz amd i fans and non fans have been freaking out .

i'm a little dissapointed we won't be able to see 7 puppies but if even the rookie newbie also pulled out somthing has to be really wrong.

plus he is bussy. as mentioned before his annual concerts album all have been pushed back due to this drama and the movie today's love have promoting to do.

and about dropping out becoz of hyun bin, urmm he knew hyun bin will be doing sbs drama when accepted to consider it favrbly as they say. so it's NOT the reason why he dropped out now.

you'r argument is valid
a) he accepted but dropped out after hyun bin cofrimed

b) he rejected even considering out of fear of hyun bin.

since it's neither it's unlikely to be the reason why he didn't accept the role.

can we just have lee min ho 1993 in this now? mwehuehue

seung gi made a good decision !! fighting

Is it weird that I'm kinda pleased LSG dropped it so now I don't have to feel obligated to watch it?

I'm so relieved! Yay for Seung Gi! This drama really sounds like a potential trainwreck. I wonder what the China investors are gonna do...

*fist pump*!!!

Not that I want the drama to fail, but I'm really glad Seunggi won't be involved with it whatever happens. :D

Looks like the fan wars claimed two more casualties.

I don't blame them, maybe the script is not captivating enough to say I can challenge myself with this. I think if it was the case, they would long gone and beyond to actually flex their schedule and make time for it.

To be honest when you're reading the sypnosis on this story or drama, it doesnt really grab you like it should, there is a puzzle missing. If the writer cannot pull a hiher upper to bring life to this character.

I hate comparing, honest, but when I read the sypnosis of Jekyll and Me, I take note of what they are trying to say.

Aww, now I wish Park Seo Joon wasn't already a part of this drama.

I'm glad he declined the offer....I didn't think he could pull it off anyway...from what I have seen of acting.

I hope they find someone who can act....

It's a pity Cha Seung Won has been cast elsewhere....now...that's someone who can give Hyun Bin a run for his money in the acting and looks department.

I would not mind Song Jae Rim either...we know he can be eccentric, boyish, outspoken, shy, inhibited, serious, badass....That's 7...right....I bet you he has more....the guy has no qualms letting it all out there...which I totally love.

Are you listening MBC?....he's right under your nose...just walk couple of steps at the WGM studios and seal the deal.

I'm so glad Seung-gi dodged this bullet. It's been over two years since K2H happened and his last 2 works have been abysmal and/or okay. That said, PSJ's still in this... which is a shame since he's SO good! :/

wasn't LSG a good actor that could pull anything off ? Now he is backing up, huh. Well, glad because it was a good choice.

Now people can also stop talking about IJY... I read people saying she shouldn't drop the drama because she is a rookie, and shouldn't be picky, but funny thing the same people complained that because she IS a rookie she shouldn't accept the role and get minor roles (Can people decide, lol)

I'm dissapointed a bit, since many questionned SG's acting abilities, I wanted him to prove them wrong. Well, I was one of those who refused his casting (before LJY was thrown in so don't judge me) because I wanted the so awaited album. After LJY "confirmed" I actually was happy, because she studied acting and may help SG developping into a better actor since she has the technique.

Those claiming he refused due to Hyun Bin ... LooL, best joke of the day. I respect both and love both, but puting down puppy for Binnies shows what a slow move his 'fans' are doing. I won't compare anyone because after all, the plot that suit Ahjummas best wins the ratings battle (and it's so true because some laim dramas reached 20% but are a dissapoinetement to me, while for exemple, the King 2 Hearts which lost the ratings battle was AWESOME)

Anyway, I'm the only one seeing potentials in this drama, you'll eat your words later if it turns to my expectation (puting aside medical ethics cuz Hellllo it's called MAKJANG). Sigh, I'll imagine Seung Gi as the lead, 7 puppies, take care ... I really wanted to see yo *sob* *sneeze*

Annd for god sake stop saying Seung-jumma, I'm only 21 -_- (no offence to the unnies and ahjummas :P )

I pray that one day writers are requested to have a FULL script written for actors to see. Wasn't this the case with It's Okay, It's Love?

Also pray that the desire to alter a set plot to please the public is only done in extreme situations and even then, it would also make the script better.

Wishing, hoping and dreaming.

Song Joongki should hurry back from the army because I can see
him in this role!!!!

kim jae wook and moon chae won please

I just want ZE:A's Moon Junyoung on a drama but maybe he is busy with his Asian tour as a DJ now.

I'm glad they dropped it. This show has red flags all over it.

no more united states of seunggi?

I was really looking forward to this drama :(

I don't know how popular lee seung gi is in china, but maybe the chinese investor said no to the casting? it happened to yeo jin goo before

OMG..i want yoo seungho. his acting on i miss you is daebak.looking forward for his comeback

Im Ji-yeon (Obsessed) has a great rack !

Ji Sung is confirmed/uncomfirmed as the new male lead. Wow. That was fast. Must have worked all night to find replacement.

JANUARY?!! thats like NEXT MONTH!! these stories are so crazy and to know that there are TWO of them at the same time makes it crazier... people dropping it left and right must mean something... I kinda want Park Seo Joon to jump ship if he hasnt already!! :S he deserves another lead role in an interesting project :(