“The King” Starring Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi Holds First Script Reading

“The production team and the actors of ‘The King’ gathered together for the first time and the atmosphere was pleasant and filled with laughter,” local news agencies quoted an official from drama’s production team as saying. “The director Lee Jae Kyu is actually very serious, but he led the events within an atmosphere of caring.”

Who to Watch? Lee Seung Gi vs Park Yoochun

Female fans rejoice! "Prince Yoochun" and "Prince Seung Gi" will be gracing the small screens in the coming month of March. Park Yoochun will be the male lead for "Rooftop Prince" and Lee Seung Gi is the male lead for "The King." Both male leads will be playing the same "prince" character. It will be an interesting battle of viewership ratings between the two dramas.

Cha Seung Won and Lee Seung Gi – Rivals or a New Combo?

Cha Seung Won and Lee Seung Gi seemed to be tied to a twisted casting fate for dramas that even surprises the pair themselves. For the drama that Lee Seung Gi backed out of, Cha Seung Won takes the role, and for the drama Cha Seung Won declined, Lee Seung Gi steps in. It almost seems like they are giving and taking dramas from one another! Their tie in fate continues on to the commercial scene and even to entertainment shows.

Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won Confirmed for New Drama "The King" (For Real This Time)

Finally, we know that Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won are officially confirmed for the upcoming drama “The King.” Basically this month, Ha Ji Won was confirmed for the drama then still “undecided.” Other possible male leads such as Jo In Sung and Cha Seung Won were thought to have been confirmed, but they both turned out to be false. Lee Seung Gi was also confirmed, but then not “official yet.” Phew, that was a mouthful. Anyways, it looks like we finally have our two leads for the drama “The King” as Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won.

Dokko Jin and Ha Ji Won Together on The King?

Yesterday we reported that Ha Ji Won has now confirmed that she will be appearing on the new drama “The King.” Currently she is in final negotiations. Last year MBC had a bit of bad luck with the male lead, because they put out press releases that Jo In Sung would be joining the drama, but he later declined.

Ha Ji Won Confirmed to Appear on New MBC Drama "The King"

Ha Ji Won is confirmed to appear on the MBC drama “The King” that will broadcast in March. A representative of her agency stated on January 10, “Ha Ji Won has decided to appear on the drama ‘The King.’ However, she has not yet signed the contract. She is currently going through final negotiations.”

MBC Refutes Casting of "Bali" Couple Jo In Sung and Ha Ji Won in "The King"

Local news agencies report that MBC announced that casting for “The King” is not set, and that it is still in the process. Reports say MBC made the announcement to prevent further confusion. Reports further say that Jo In Sung was made an offer to play the lead role, thus Ha Ji Won was right away considered to play opposite him. According to local news agencies, Jo In Sung has already declined.

"Bali" Couple Jo In Sung and Ha Ji Won to Reunite in "The King"

“What Happened in Bali” couple Jo In Sung and Ha Ji Won are teaming up onscreen again in an upcoming MBC drama, according to local news agencies. Reports say the two actors are confirmed to take on the lead in “The King,” which was once offered to Hallyu frontrunner Lee Byung Hun.

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