Monday, May 28, 2012

Lee Seung Gi's Various Fashion Throughout King2Hearts








































He stands so straight, perfect posture!

crd: baidu

Message from Lee Seung Gi to all his fans














































It’s been a long time. This is South Korean King Lee Jae Ha^^ 2012-05-26

Hello Airen~! 
While fully resting yesterday after things wrapped up, and sorting things out in my heart 
Today, I bid you my final goodbye..^^

From the first filming on February 1 through the final filming on May 23.. 
I was really happy living as Lee Jae Ha from The King 2 Hearts.

To be together with the best on-site staff and the best actors 
It was so fun and each and every day was a continuous learning experience…

And on top of that, even the best fans Airens.. standing by me 
I will never forget the gifts and sincerity you provided to strengthen me as well as our staff during the 4 months..^^ 
I sincerely thank you once again..^^!!

Honestly, I despaired a lot during the month of February.. Sensing a lot of my acting limitations 
And in working together with such a fine array of senior actors, the thought of not wanting to become ‘that person’ allowed me to act, focused and on the ball each and everyday..^^ㅋㅋ

I wondered when 20 episodes would end but things really ended in an instant. 
To the degree I felt sad.. maybe fans feel this way too?

I think it will be hard to meet someone like Lee Jae Ha again 
I think a lot of him will linger with me..^^

Since I’m planning to talk about things more in-depth later on in an interview through the media/press, I’ll carefully wrap things up and share then^^

However, setting Lee Jae Ha slightly aside, I’m putting in my all for the Budokan Concert on June 1. It’s going to be great because once again, I will be working with the best musicians..!ㅋㅋ The god of guitar will be part of the band.. With Ham Choon Ho hyung-nim involved there should be another different type of live feel.. Please anticipate this^^

Also, recently, there were news reports about me doing a variety program.. 
Nothing has been decided yet! 
When it comes to variety, there’s always a ruckus with the media outlets first^^ㅋㅋ 
I guess I’m really needed, right~? ㅋㅋ

It seems like some of you expressed concern about me doing variety programs..^^ 
I know there are several fans, with my best interest at heart, who want to see me remain as the cool Lee Jae Ha and then go into another project~^^ 
I would like that too..ㅠ Things would be much easier that way..^^??

But you know the path I travel has always been one that takes on new challenges and is pioneering, versus that of a stable path..^^?

Having received some acting praise now.. thinking ah, now I get what acting is about, and if I were to insist on the path of acting like that.. 
It would probably result in a setback as soon as you know it.. Everything..ㅋ

Also, as I’ve always walked an unexpected path up until now, I am trusting Airens had loved me^^

Although I usually don’t like to talk too much like this, I thought sharing how I really feel about this would help to give fans a peace of mind, and so I wrote a few lines..^^

Even though I talk like this, the most important thing is that nothing has been decided yetㅠㅠ 
I ended up talking as if I was doing something soon^^;;ㅋㅋㅋ

Without delay, I won’t rest and will diligently greet you in variety or singing or acting so

Whichever mode I greet you in, our fans should not lose strength and please follow me well^^ ㅋㅋㅋ 
If you’re preparing to support me in a drama when I’m active as a singer~~~`

Ahn-dwep-nee-dah!!!!! Ddeng! !!!!! ㅋㅋㅋ [You can't! No!] 
It’s been a long time since I said that ㅋㅋ

While in one place one second, then somewhere else before you know it, I’ll greet you then, so let’s go together!!

For loving The King 2 Hearts 
To all the fans who loved King Lee Jae Ha

I say, thank you and thank you again.. 
I love you..^^

Credit:: tryp96

Final thoughts of Lee Jae Kyu,producer of ‘The King 2 Hearts, “It’s a drama (filled) with many regrets”








































































































Left with the 20th episode, the final episode from the drama ‘The King 2 Hearts’, producer Lee Jae Kyu conveyed his final thoughts and expressed his feelings of reluctance to part (ways).

The plot from MBC Wednesday and Thursday’s drama ‘The King 2 Hearts’ is about a North Korean Special Forces Officer Kim Hang Ah and an arrogant South Korean King Lee Jae Ha, where they will encounter many twists and turns in the course of their love, it is a black comedy where both will work hand in hand to overcome different kinds of crises. Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi, headed by Yoon Je Moon-Lee Yoon Ji-Jo Jung Suk-Lee Soon Jae-Yoon Yeo Jung and more, new and old actors working together in a ‘dream-like’ way, producer Lee Jae Kyu displayed a sensitive approach (in directing the drama), gaining an explosive response from the audience.

Reversal followed by reversal, it’s filled with an exciting storyline, it is left with the final episode from ‘The King 2 Hearts’, (and with this,) Lee Jae Kyu conveyed his final thoughts. Filming relentlessly for the past 4 months, producer Lee Jae Kyu expressed his unlimited affection for 2 main leads, Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi.

Firstly, ‘The King 2 Hearts’ receiving praises as a new concept drama is coming to an end, producer Lee Jae Kyu expressed, ‘(Feeling) very proud but it is also a drama (filled) with many regrets, (I am) thankful for the actors and staff for giving their best right to the very end.’

Especially for Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi’s superb acting, which has made ‘The King 2 Hearts’ become a famous drama. With outstanding evaluations, (Lee Jae Kyu) expressed his special feelings for these 2 actors. Producer Lee Jae Kyu said, “Ha Ji Won is an actress who turns imagination into reality. ‘A world of fantasy’ will turn into ‘a real world’ the instant it encounters Ha Ji Won. In a short period of time, Ha Ji Won is able to express feelings that are hard to accept and understand through her eyes, at the end of filming, (I) realized that this actress Ha Ji Won has embraced many things in her heart and used her own abilities to exhibit them, it’s even more surprising.” (He is) full of compliments for her.

Then he praised saying that, ‘Lee Seung Gi is an actor who possesses a clear mind like purified water and a burning/enthusiastic heart. I think Lee Seung Gi’s solid foundation in his acting comes from his passion.”. In ‘The King 2 Hearts’, Lee Seung Gi has hidden (the side of) a smart youth under the shadows of vanity in reality, he has expressed a side of breaking out and attaining a new lease of life clearly and fervently. Now from Lee Seung Gi, (I) can feel the energy of a mature actor.”

As a new concept drama which has never been attempted before, the teamwork among producer Lee Jae Kyu, Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi is of utmost importance. Towards this, producer Lee Jae Kyu expressed, “Towards one another, the 3 of us have very strong trust and feelings, we smiled cheerfully during fliming yesterday, right to the very end.”

Lastly, producer Lee Jae Kyu said this to the 2 main leads, Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi, “Hope that (both of you) would be able to make up for the lack of sleep during the filming period, eat more delicious food, hope that (both of you) can rest comfortably for a while. Hope that Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi, the worlds created by the 2 of you would be relished by people for a long time.(I) feel happy to be able to work with the 2 of you.” (Producer Lee Jae Kyu) expressed his feelings.

The production company expressed, “Among producer Lee Jae Kyu, Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi, they are filled with mutual trust for one another that are difficult to express with words. Right to the very end of filming, (we) could also feel happiness from them, the passion and hard work from the 3 of them, the ‘force’ from them has enabled ‘The King 2 Hearts’ to become a famous new concept drama . Hope that everyone will give lots of support for the last episode airing today.”

Credit :eng trans yuling at http://lsgairenint.tumblr.com/ based on chinese trans of xiaoxing at baidu tieba

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Ha Ji Won loved the engagement scene




































On MBC’s Section TV Entertainment News program which aired on May 13, the program interviewed the main cast of The King 2hearts and asked them what’s their most memorable scene on that drama.

Ha Ji Won answered ‘The scene when Lee Seung Gi proposed me was the most memorable because I feel cared for so much’.
Looked like our noona is ready for commitment, ha !

The leading man, Lee Seung Give gave a witty answer as he said ‘For me, every scene is important’.

Meanwhile for other cast, Jo Jung Suk selected the sneer when he lifted Lee Yoon Ji. Jung Man Sik selected the scene when he was falling in love with SNSD.

Source : Newsen

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Ha Ji Won on working with Lee Seung Gi, “I cry just looking at his eyes”


























Ha Ji Won spoke about her chemistry with Lee Seung Gi.


The interview of actress Ha Ji Won who plays the role of Kim Hang Ah on MBC’s ‘The King 2heart’ was featured on the drama’s homepage on the 10th.

During the interview Ha Ji Won spoke about the chemistry between her and her co-star actor Lee Seung Gi. Ha Ji Won stated, “The chemistry with Lee Seung Gi is much better as we get towards the second half of the drama. In the beginning there were lots of little mind games and such. Right now, however, they walk together heart and mind as one.”

Ha Ji Won added, “I cry just looking at Lee Seung Gi’s eyes during filming. Our chemistry is that good”, showing off their perfect couple chemistry.

As the most memorable scene of the ‘The King 2hearts’ Ha Ji Won picked the engagement party scene aired on May 9th and on the 10th. Ha Ji Won explained, “We filmed it in such a grand scale that it really was the ‘Engagement party scene of the century.’ A fan later told me it felt strange because it felt as though I was really getting engaged. The filming really stays in my mind because I have this memory with a fan as well.”

In a related news, the May 10th episode of ‘The King 2hearts’ averaged 10.2% ratings.

Image: MBC ‘The King 2hearts’
Source: NewsEN via Nate

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Lee Seung Gi praised by sunbaes on the set of ‘The King 2hearts’






























Singer and actor Lee Seung Gi is much loved by his sunbae actors.

Lee Seung Gi is currently playing the role of Lee Jae Ha on MBC drama ‘The King 2hearts’. Lee Jae Ha is a complex character who was a childish and selfish prince but is forced to become the king because of the death of his older brother whom he loved.

The royal chief of staff Eun Gyu Tae (played by Lee Soon Jae) is someone who has been with the royal family through thick and thin for over 30 years so he has seen the playful and childish Lee Jae Ha grow up with his own eyes. Because of that, Eun Gyu Tae has feelings against Lee Jae Ha since he doesn’t believe that Lee Jae Ha is deserves to become the king,

But what would their relationship be like behind the scenes? Lee Soon Jae is a talented veteran who is not afraid to dish out constructive criticism but it turns out, he has nothing but praises and kind words towards Lee Seung Gi for his talents as an actor and his polite manners.

On May 9th, an insider of ‘The King 2hearts’ relayed to OSEN, “Lee Seung Gi truly enjoys and is grateful for the opportunity to work with such great sunbaes like Lee Soon Jae and Yoon Yeo Jung. Lee Seung Gi really plays the role of the mood maker on set. Watching Lee Seung Gi that way, the sunbaes really give a lot of advices and the mood on set is really great.”

‘The King 2hearts’ has been planned for a total of 20 episodes and so far, 15 episodes have aired. Once episode 16 airs on May 10th, there will only be 4 episodes left truly delving in towards the end of the drama. Most Korean dramas are filmed to be shown immediately as they go once it reaches the middle of the story but ‘The King 2hearts’ has more room helping the actors and staff reach for perfection with each and every episode.

Source: OSEN via Nate

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Held Engagement Ceremony of the Century






























Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won held the large-scale “engagement ceremony of the century”, stirring heated discussion.

In episode 15 of MBC drama “The King 2 Hearts” to air on April 9th, 2012, Lee Seung Gi will appear as elegant “bridegroom,” staging a fantastic engagement ceremony. In particular, the pure while gown with artistic conception and red dignified dressing of the king, revealing the look of happiness, attracting people’s attention.

The engagement ceremony of the two is the moment when the real dignity of South Korean royal family is born, indicating that the sense of anticipation is intensifying. The scene of beautiful engagement ceremony staged by Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Wwon was shot on April 27th, 2012 at the Everland Amusement Park in Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province.

The sad reality of Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won’s “South man North woman,” is changed to happy atmosphere with the historic engagement ceremony of love. On the day, more than 10,000 viewers gathered at the amusement park to witness the the proceeding of engagement ceremony, and also confirmed the title of “engagement ceremony of the century.”

In the filming lasting 10 hours from 9am, the influx of tourists who wanted to see Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won kept increasing, the crowd increased exponentially. In the drama, the congratulatory for South Korean royal family’s engagement ceremony has the setting of national celebration atmosphere, so with many visitors, the scene was portrayed even more vividly.

Moreover, the engagement ceremony of Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won was held with happiness and warm spring sun in the outdoor with the blue sky as the background, and therefore shines even more. Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won constantly kept relaxing smile in the long shooting with large crowd, completing the filming with the expression of the world’s happiest couple.

The producer Kim Jong Hak Productions said, “This scene indicates that the thorough accomplishment of many beautiful love story of Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won. Like a real engagement ceremony, Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won looked very happy, and joyful. But what surprise action will Yoon Je Moon who tries to destroy their happiness do, that will increase the tension of the story, do stay tuned.”















Source: Dramahaven

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Kim Hyun Joong Successfully Completes Fan Meeting in Singapore






















Singapore being the first stop of "Kim Hyun Joong Fan Meeting 2012" Asia Tour, Kim Hyun Joong has really set the standard for the upcoming shows to be held in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Thailand later this month. Held on May 4, the Korean heartthrob wowed the fans and media not only with his slick dance moves, but also with his sincerity that impressed the audience during this first-ever personal fan meeting here. Kim Hyun Joong's previous visits were for TheFaceShop promotional activities and 2011 Mnet Asia Music Awards.








































A total of fifteen songs were performed, including two for encore stage. "Smile" was performed for the very first time to a live audience. I found it pretty amusing when the U:ZOONSIN bank notes were blown into the air as Kim Hyun Joong came on to sing "Do You Like That," the fans in the floor area were busy grabbing the alien currency instead of watching his performance.


Kim Hyun Joong also performed "Because I'm Stupid," an OST from "Boys Over Flowers" originally bySS501 trio unit made up of Heo Young Saeng, Kim Kyu Jong and Kim Hyung Jun.






















During the stage activities segment, five fans were randomly selected to play a mind game with Kim Hyun Joong if they managed to find a sticker under their seat. There were only four prizes so the first loser would leave with nothing. But who would have guessed that the first to be ousted from the game would actually emerged the biggest winner as she was led backstage to participate in the next song!























Besides giving away a huge teddy bear to another fan, Kim Hyun Joong also made a point to get close to the fans by coming out from a corner of the floor seating area for the first encore song. Fans of course dashed forward in hopes of touching the star.

The fan meeting soon came to a close but the fans' spirits were still high as it wasn't the end yet! Everyone was waiting eagerly for Kim Hyun Joong to come back on stage while the staff and crew gets ready for the high-five session. This is a record not to be easily broken as Kim Hyun Joong spent more than an hour to give handshakes or high-fives to the 3,000 fans present.























Quoting an ardent fan Alice Chen's comment on Facebook, "I have been to so many performances but this is really the best so far. Even better than the one in Seoul. Could feel his sincerity 100%!" I couldn't help but agree that this fan meeting is certainly of a concert standard and K-Pop fans would be expecting more for future fan meetings that would be held in Singapore.





Quoated From: Soompi.com

Lee Dong Wook's Elementary, Middle, and High School Yearbook Photos Prove His Natural Good Looks



















Earlier today, SBS “Good Morning” unveiled graduation photos of actor Lee Dong Wook. As shown in the photos, Lee Dong Wook was blessed with great looks from a young age, and his elementary, middle, and high school yearbook photos proved his unchanging flower boy image. However, Lee Dong Wook appears to be very reserved and introverted in the photos.

Hence, “Good Morning” brought in his middle school classmate to pry into his childhood. His friend, Kwon Min Jung, revealed that Lee Dong Wook’s every little action was enough to attract his female classmates’ attention. She revealed, “In middle school, the president of each class had to come out and either sing or dance. As most of you who’ve seen him in ‘Strong Heart,’ he’s not a good dancer. But he did a little twist, which was absolutely adorable. Afterwards, the girls talked only about that [Lee Dong Wook’s dance] for at least a month.” 

Meanwhile, Lee Dong Wook has challenged himself with a new role as MC of SBS “Strong Heart.” While he’s well known internationally for his popular dramas, Lee Dong Wook had no prior experience in emceeing. Hence, many viewers expressed their doubts in Lee Dong Wook’s ability to host a variety show. However, it’s been a little over a month since “Strong Heart’s” transition to the new MCs, and Lee Dong Wook has silenced many of those skepticisms with his witty remarks and actions.









Credit Source: Soompi.com

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Jo Jung Suk Praises Lee Seung Gi as Positive Energy

 


























Jo Jung Suk revealed his thoughts on cooperation with Lee Seung Gi.


On May 2nd, 2012, MBC drama “The King 2hearts” published an interview clip of Jo Jung Suk who is playing the role of Eun Si Kyung on the official website.

In the interview, Jo Jung Suk made no secret of his praise for Lee Seung Gi who plays the role of Lee Jae Ha, and at the same time, expressed his satisfaction in co-starring with him.

Jo Jun Suk said, “First impression of Lee Seung Gi was very good, and he is a very positive and optimistic person, perhaps due to influence from his positive energy, the emotional exchange during acting also very smooth.”

Then, Jo Jun Suk said, “In acting, Lee Seung Gi has great intellect and strong feelings. Acting together with him is really comfortable, very great.”


































Credit Source: Dramahaven