New Drama Rumor!
I’ve been debating whether or not to post this, since I don’t want to get people’s hopes up falsely. I know everyone has been getting impatient waiting for a new drama from SeungGi. This rumor has been circulating for quite a while now, and it seems to be more reliable than the other rumors we’ve heard. And today, the dclsg fans just couldn’t stop talking about it. But nothing has been officially confirmed yet, so please remember it is still just a rumor at this point.
The rumor is that SeungGi will star in a KBS drama ‘영광의 재인’ that will start airing in October. And it might be 24 episodes. There has been some press release on the drama already because it boasts the ‘star duo’ of screenwriter Kang Eun Kyung and Director Lee Jung Sub, who had worked together previously on the hit drama ‘Baker King Kim Tak Goo’. [Kind of ironic, isn't it? I boycotted that drama last year mostly because of its rivalry with MGIG (but also because I didn't like their story/plot), so I don't know anything about this 'star duo'. Hopefully they still have their magic touch. I want SeungGi's new drama to do well ratings wise. 
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The title of the drama can be literally translated as ‘Glorious Talent’ or something like that. But it turns out that 영광 (YeongGwang) and 재인 (JaeIn) are actually names of the main characters. An earlier article said the drama was about the success story of the female lead, JaeIn, and I was like WTH?! Why is SeungGi being used as a stepping stone to someone else’s success?! Sorry, I’m totally SeungGi-biased, and don’t want to see someone else take away his spotlight. But a new article came out today with more detailed info: it’s a story of a minor league baseball player Kim Yeong Gwang and the female lead Yoon Jae In overcoming hardships in life to become successful. So if I’m reading this correctly, SeungGi will get his own success story, right?
Anyway, SeungGi said in his message that he wanted to surprise everyone after making full preparations, and didn’t give any hints on his new album or new drama. But I really think this is it. [Otherwise, I have just wasted lots of time writing this long post. 
] Now a lot of things are making more sense: SeungGi working out like crazy lately, him at a baseball game with Lee Dae Ho, him even signing a baseball, him talking about baseball with Director Ban during the Supporting Actor Special (see cut #10), and the kinesio taping we saw on his right shoulder during the Actress Special…
Anyway, I really hope this is true. Can’t wait to see SeungGi in a new drama!!!
omg…. ( another person who keeps starting her comment with omg) rreeaalllyyy so he will play as a baseball player (not a soccer player which his good at) kkkyyaaa…. that would be a great challenge for him^^ looks like this one will be an opposite of Cha Dae Woong.. hope it will not be a serious one cuz from what im reading it looks like its gonna be one^^..nnaahh…. honestly, im dying to see him portray as a doctor or a mafia leader type of roles well got to continue hoping for him to soon played that kind of roles hahhahahha
thanks for your tidbits dearie^^
cheers!!
omg…. ( another person who keeps starting her comment with omg) rreeaalllyyy so he will play as a baseball player (not a soccer player which his good at) kkkyyaaa…. that would be a great challenge for him^^ looks like this one will be an opposite of Cha Dae Woong.. hope it will not be a serious series cuz from what im reading it looks like its gonna be one^^..nnaahh…. honestly, im dying to see him portray as a doctor or a mafia leader type of roles well got to continue hoping for him to soon play that kind of roles hahhahahha
thanks for your tidbits dearie^^
cheers!!
i actually thought he will be on the saeguk drama with Moon Chae Won since he hinted that he wants to do a sageuk drama. haha. he could’ve just done Dong Yi with Han Hyo Joo last year LOL.
anyways, it sounds like it’ll be a full-on drama like Shining Inheritance, and not a romantic-comedy-melodrama like Gumiho. i just hope it won’t be overly dramatic like Can You Hear My Heart which is airing now. damn, that drama has too much ‘drama’ in it, lead actor is deaf, lead actor’s ‘brother’ is actually lead actresses’ brother, lead actress’ father is mentally-challenged, etc. it has too much drama and sad, sad parts that it’s too unrealistic. i’d prefer the lines of Shining Inheritance. i mean, Baker King Kim Tak Gu was also a bit unrealistic, just because Tak Gu had a nose like a dog. wtf was that.
also, i hope the lead actress won’t be an older woman. Seunggi is already 24. i’m pretty sure there are 24 and below actresses in Korea (not idols).
on a side note, i hope that this drama will turn out well.
on his next project i want him to play a badass. just for a change. a la City Hunter or IRIS drama.
Wow, Tryp, thank you for your update. The storyline looks like a daebak story, Seung Gi will play as a minor baseball player? He’ll be tackling a very different character opposite of Hwan & Dae Woong. I’m sure he’ll take on this challenge and put in 110% effort like he has always been. But if it’s indeed just a rumor, I believe Hook has already chosen the best drama project for him. I’ll wait patiently for Seung Gi’s official drama news ^_^
I only hope he’ll release his album / mini-album prior to his drama, would love to see him promoting his song before he’ll be crazy busy shooting the drama.
Oh gosh, I hope this is true. And Tryp, your deductions about the baseball thing are daebak. I wanna see Seung-gi in a new drama, and it sounds like a more serious one (although I’ll forever be biased to the Hoi couple. Forever and ever.) Let’s all wait! Definitely excited! Thank you, Tryp!
Super excited for this news…its been ages since I’ve and I believe we all have been waiting for this news though it is still a rumor but it seems a high possibility….
Thanks for this update tryp…
AS always THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the update..i’ve been waiting to see LSG’s new drama since i became his fan after MGIAG (though MGIAG and the HOI HOI couple will forever be in the #1 spot of best drama and best couple in dramaland for me)..What i’m most curious about is who will be the female lead of the drama..Kyaaa I’m so excited already! October come fast!
Dear tryp, like you I am totally, illogically biased when SG is concerned. I boycott every one of his competitors! The choice of a struggling, fighting-against-the-odds character is great and fits his earnest image perfectly. Also it’s something he hasn’t played before. Can’t wait!
guys what is a kinesio taping ? it this used by baseball players? it is fishy that SG is learning and starting to become interested in baseball recently, now we know why. i just want to see actor seunggi again period.
This is what I read on kinesio taping (it’s that tape on SeungGi’s right shoulder you can see in the picture):
“Kinesio Taping gives support and stability to your joints and muscles without affecting circulation and range of motion. It is also used for Preventive Maintenance, Edema, and to treat pain.”
I think it could mean SeungGi’s has been using his right shoulder a lot, maybe playing baseball?
omo you dont know how much i want it to be true!
i just miss him and want to see actor SG soo bad. I realized how I missed it when he cameo’ed in BL. I was grinning ear to ear during that 4 mins appearance and just gawking.
baseball players would use kinesio tape because when swinging a bat or throwing a baseball constantly, the muscle begins to ache, it’s kind of like salonpas attached to your shoulder in elongated strips that’ll benefit the shoulder muscles the most. New Seungi drama is totally awesome none the less!
Wow and OMG! I can’t wait! I hope this rumor will become a reality!
It is still a rumor but I am already excited!
Tryp, thanks a lot!
what kind of drama is it gonna be if this rumor is true…I think lee seung gi wants to model himself like kimura takuya/yamashita tomohisa? a sport drama like buzzer beater, engine, pride is rare in korea…correct me if im wrong..:))
the teasing is killing me..hahaha, somehow I cant picture him in a saegeuk drama, but for this one, I kinda have that nice impression of him playing baseball..:))
Haha, when the hong sisters made the drama you’re beautiful and became a sucess, on the international level rather than domestic I guess…his agency, hook? hook *does this count as a pun?* him up with the writers…and since last year BKKTG become such a sucess, rating wise, but I think it kinda got overshadowed by secret garden, now his agency wants to hook him up to the duo from the drama….it would be nice if the company made some risk to choose which project to do…but I look forward to it nonetheless, nowm if only this rumor become true in the end..=))
WWAAAAAAA……. realllyyyy really hope the rumor become true….
i really miss actor (drama) seung gi…..
octoberrrrr …. come fash please….. >o<
thanks tryp for every update…. your blog become my home page now… hha
really really thanks … ^^
for me, even if it’s just a rumor, it’s better than no news…haha…
it will be nice for him to play as a baseball player and hopefully not a rich guy again..
just hope that the actual news will be out soon, so that we do not have to do guessing game…
tryp! thank you for reporting the best rumor of the day!
i have the same thinking about his arms. since i saw his tiny arms in an event i forgot what is it. i was worried that he is getting thinner but definitely he surprised me when he revealed his macho arms so i was thinking that it’s a preparation for a new drama. still there’s a little ‘sageuk’ drama in my mind. though haven’t seen KTG i get positive reviews from it definitely excited for the new pair i am going to ship..and to see new side and more level up seunggi!
if it s a younger one please let it be Moon Geun young! <33
I was considering all possible actresses to be paired with LSG in his next film and I can only think of Moon Geun Young. It’ll of course be a bonus if it were Han Hyo Joo, but I don’t think that’s possible. I still feel Moon Chae Woon and SHin Min AH look a bit overly matured for LSG.
wowwww!!! as in woowww!!! Ihere I am again starting my post with a WOW )
this is really a great news$!!!and Im excited about it…. even if its just a rumor my heart races and cannot explain the excitement…OMG(!!! Seung Gi what have you done to me?!!!!! I so Love You!!! cant wait for your come back album AND drama!!hahaha
omo.. Seunggi + baseball = my dream~!! I’ve been into baseball lately because I read some baseball manga, and now Seunggi is playing as baseball player? I’m dying~!! LOL
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Btw, thanks Tryp for the good rumour, really made my day~~
what manga? Major? i loooove Major!
no, I haven’t read Major, but Major is great, LOL, try to read Cross Game and H2 by Adachi Mitsuru, it’s really good ^^
I haven’t read Major, but they said Major is great, will read it later, LOL
try read Cross Game and H2 by Adachi Mitsuru, it’s good manga bout baseball ^^
I think I speak from everyone here when I say… Tryp, you are A-MAZING!!!! I think I heart you as much as I heart Seunggi! But how come you didn’t you post our related “venting” back-and-forth email commentary in your post?! hahaha.
Thanks, Tryp, for the update. I’m glad the drama will be on KBS. We can watch it on cable with english subs (after watching it online, of course)
BTW, you guys boycotted Baker King too? Haha! I didn’t watch it out of loyalty to Seung Gi and my kids didn’t watch it out of loyalty to me (I didn’t forbid them. Honest!)
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Hmmmm….good news….whether its true or not, still hearing seunggi will do in the drama this year make me feel so excited! Have u ever heard that Han Hyo Joo is considered to be female lead in Glory of Jein? (http://popseoul.com/2011/06/29/han-hyo-joo-considers-the-new-drama-the-glory-of-jae-in/) since im seunggi-hyojoo shipper, these news is really Daebaaaaakkk!! Cant wait for the drama… Lee seunggi fighting!!!
Hyo Joo refused that drama
I heard that han hyo joo will also play in the new KBS drama “VIOLIN” ….