Eh... Lee Seung Gi is good and all but there's something about him that never wows me.
Why is Jo In Sung not confirmed? Is he busy with another project?

hoyeah!

Finally the cast has been confirmed and my favorite actor and actress were paired for this drama. The story sounds intriguing. Ha Ji Won is a great actress and never disappoint me in all roles she was assigned before. Lee Seung Gi's acting has improved a lot and he never stop learning to be better. I'm looking forward for their chemistry for this project.

The King fighting!

They seem so unlikely as a pair that I seriously can't wait to see how this plays out.Looking forward to this drama althrough I'm not sold on the premise.

I like to watch the love of noona and younger man love in Korean drama because the younger mans always look charming, hot and handsome., they can make your heart flutter. I am so sorry to say that Lgs more likely to make viewers to raise their eyesbrows and irritate to watch him act but they have to watch because of good story and actress. Love in Korean drama is like a beautiful fairytail comes true so people expect to see a good match not mismatch. I think one of the reasons many people don' like him to take the role King not because their favorite actors refused to take but because his acting and appearance are not qualified enough for the role. Why does The King production choose him? There must be a lot of reasons but definitely not because his acting and appearance. And as you can see drama producers sometimes make bad choices, too and this is a case.

hmm... I admit LSG is not the best actor around, and there's a lot of great actors out there but I'm sure there's a reason why the production crew chose LSG, let's just put our trust in them. He has his limitations, but he can improve. And he will only get to improve if he is given the chance to do so.
And for those who symphatise with HJW for having to act with LSG, honestly there is no need to pity HJW. What kind of statement is that anyway? HJW is a top star and she is an experienced actress, I'm sure she knows what she is doing. It is not like she is being forced into taking this project or something. If she has doubts about the premise and her co-star, she would have reconsidered the project or drop it already.

Last but not least, good luck to both LSG & HJW! =)

I only watch Korean dramas. I don't watch or listen to Korean music and neither Korean talk shows. My guess his singing and hosting skills must be "phenomeno" that make some people to ignore his weak and annoying acting. Good ratings in the dramas he played was due to good storyline not his charming and acting skill. The drama viewers expect a lot in the next project of HA JI WON and after mentioning several names of excellent actors, the producer chose to pair the best with the worst. I don't need to take a "chill pill" because Lsg name in the drama 's already got me cold feet.

I can't wait! An extreme fan of Ha Ji-Won and loved Lee Seung-gi in both Shining Inheritance and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho!

Both need to stay out of dramas. Ugh.

I can only say good luck to him for having the guts to take this up, and it will be a uphill battle from the start.

And he will only get sympathy/encouragement from the minority in this place because:
1. He is not a flower boy and dbeaners dig them. Just slightly above average looking in my opinion.
2. He is not a fantastic actor.
3. Favorite(over here) 2nd leads blocker 1: Bae Soo Bin.
4. Favorite(over here) 2nd leads blocker 2: Noh Min Woo.
5. Taking up this mess allegedly rejected by: Jo In Sung, Cha Seung Won (loved much here).

Comments in recaps gonna be brutal (but I hope less hateful than I am seeing), if there is any recaps at all. Most likely Rooftop Prince will be more preferred because of the chick premise and the Yoochun love on this site.

Me, I'll try to watch and see if I am surprised.

Oh I am so totally all over this drama ;D But does anyone else find the storyline reminiscent of Goong? I actually really adored that drama so I can't wait to see how this goes XP Especially because I absolutely love Seunggi oppa ;]

Lsg can try to improve his acting by taking up the second male lead in this drama which I believe is more suitable for him.He being a King next to HJW is killing the drama right at the beginning. Acting with the best only shows more of the worst.

cham na!I can smell something in your comment.worried?KING's rivalry?just support your idol and we have to support Lee seung gi.

I just saw this at baidu tieba. Apparently, someone posted on DC MBC Drama on NOVEMBER 14 that Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won were confirmed for The King. So this could mean that SeungGi had been considering this drama for a long time now, and he might even be one of the first actors to receive the offer!

via http://tryp96.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/12-01-21-news-tidbits-lee-seung-gi/#more-1404879988

Seung Gi oppa's new drama!!! Oh yeah!!!!!
To me, it just feels so right for Seung Gi oppa to star in as the king!!! Haha~!
I am not really worried about the chemistry between the two but just super excited!!! Can't wait for March!
FIGHTING!!!

Ooh, I'm relieved! I thought this was a straight up saeguk and just couldn't picture LSG as a sageuk king. He's best at dorky and bratty characters, definitely. This fusion thing sounds more promising. Ha Ji-won does badass best. Actually... I can't wait to see them together!

i think ill pass on this as much as i like her this plot is iffy
that on top of the lead male is enough to turn me off he doesn't do it for me
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I don't get why ppl stan all over this topic
if you love/dislike him great but that doesn't give you the right to belittle someone who thinks differently than you. Voicing a opinion shouldn't be grounds for dirt slinging. You would think that with bigger problems going on right now a fan war really?

OMG, how come until now I know this news. Lee Seung Gi!!! Very miss his acting from BL and MGIG. Never complete HJW drama so no comment but heard she's very good actress so YAY for The King. So sad when so many ppl talk bad about him but ok, for me his acting very good, fresh, not typical cold handsome character I usually watch on Kdrama. Very anticipateeee

I could never agree more on the comments to STOP BASHING.. I am a fan of Seung Gi and I'm so proud to be one. Everybody has their own opinion that they can voice out. But I just hope that you guys (those who doesn't like him) would be more sensitive as well on your comments. It's like you people are trying to provoke Airens to comment back at the nasty things you have been posting here. We all have our favorite actors/actresses/singers etc. But can't we all just be MATURED enough with the comments or things we're going to say?Some ANTI's here are posting nasty comments about Seung Gi,so in defense to Seung Gi,of course Airens will fight back. They're doing it so they have more things say against Seung Gi....aaaiiigoooo~~~

The show hasn't even started yet.Please..Give the guy a chance.Can't we just accept the SIMPLE FACT that HE WAS CHOSEN BY THE PRODUCERS because THEY BELIEVE IN HIS TALENT AS AN ACTOR?

Anyway,I don't want to spoil the fan here.I love dramabeans and let's just try to be civilized people here.You wouldn't want your idols to be bashed by other people as well.

PEACE TO EVERYONE.SMILE..^_^

if they're going to cast someone opposite Ha Ji Won who is young, a singer and a not-so-stellar actor, he might as well be pretty. LSG is butt ugly! Ugh! I would rather have Kim Hyun Joong over LSG for this role.

This drama will leave an everlasting impression of HJW babysitting LSG, kinda sad

Well..Lee Seung Gi is ok for the male leading man but i prefer Cha Seung Won to be the leading man...it will be more appealing..oh please,just my opinion:)

I think all the negative comments only show envy n jealousy towards him. Lee seung gi is still the best for whatever he does..will support him alwayss!!!

WOW at all this "hate" and "border-line hate" comments. Its now K2H past episode 6 and LSG is rocking it. Drama (writing) is great, acting is great and puppy is a grown man :) Hope you ALL are enjoying the show :P

Hi! I am Filipina, just thinking people here are mostly Koreans. Hmmm,. I dont care with his anti, for me LSG is a good one, there are lots of actors and actresses I have watched already from Japan, Taiwan and Korea more manly and more handsome than him but I feel the sincerity and kindness in him. With his acting, maybe he is not dat good(but actually I like d way he acts, the way he moves and the way he deliver his lines), I think it is not important if he is good with it or not, anyway at the end of it they've got the ratings and that is what counts anyway, it means people believe in them and admire them. If you dont like him then dont follow and watch what ever is connected to him,. He didnt do anything wrong to any of this anti I think, so guys just stop being "hater" and posting of foul comments, before judging somebody just try to put yourselves on their shoes. Anyway I LOVE LSG no matter wat,.