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Official statements,Lee Seung Gi will not be leaving 2D1N

“This is Lee Seung Gi’s agency, Hook Entertainment.

Our agency would like to make an official statement regarding the rumors surrounding Lee Seung Gi dropping out of KBS’s weekend variety show, ‘1 Night 2 Days’.

Lee Seung Gi first joined the cast on November of 2007, and for three years and four months, has done his absolute best for the program he loves. Even at the height of his fame (where he earned the nickname ‘70% viewer ratings’ through his drama, “Shining Inheritance“), Lee Seung Gi continued making impressive improvements as the maknae of ‘1 Night 2 Days’ and is now being much loved as one of the best entertainers thanks to his talents in a variety of areas.

Despite having to stay up all night for his two drama filmings, he made sure that his performance did not get in the way for both ‘1 Night 2 Days’ and ‘Strong Heart.’ As he is a singer, a drama actor, and a variety star, there were times when schedules inevitably overlapped, and (we admit) when his stamina and condition wasn’t up for the task.

Others may say that it was out of his own greed that such a situation occurred, but since all three were areas that he worked especially hard in ever since his debut, he did not want to treat any one less important than the other. He knew that it was his work ethic which allowed him to earn the public’s love, and that is what made him work that much harder.

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Our agency no longer wanted Lee Seung Gi to handle such a strict and excessive schedule and so we went into discussions with the producers of ‘1 Night 2 Days’ over his future activities, as well as his schedule. All of us came together for his growth and future, and with the understanding that it was now time for him to embark on a new challenge.

During these discussions, Kim C and MC Mong left the program, which led to another difficult time for the castmates and the producers. The five members came together to overcome the hardships and ensure that the program maintained its position as the #1 variety show.

Once the program regained its footing and another member was added, we intended to pick up plans for Lee Seung Gi’s departure. Unfortunately, reports were made that Lee Seung Gi would be leaving the program immediately; that is not the truth.

There was one thing that the producers and our agency failed to notice, and that was Lee Seung Gi’s own thoughts on his three year long career as a member of ‘1 Night 2 Days.’

Lee Seung Gi has declared that until he reaches the day when he can no longer appear on broadcast because of his military duties, he would like to remain with his ‘1 Night 2 Days’ brothers, producers, and viewers.

We have realized that Lee Seung Gi’s thoughts and the delivery of those thoughts are of the utmost importance, so we agreed with his position on ‘1 Night 2 Days’ and respect his opinion.

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There have been many distorted reports falsifying Lee Seung Gi’s thoughts, and our agency was not able to make an official statement because we ourselves were suspicious over whether we truly knew what Lee Seung Gi wanted and thought. We would like to apologize for this.

We would like to also apologize for worrying and causing the public concern because of these various rumors, and for being unable to properly converge the thoughts of the celebrities under our agency.

Our agency will work harder for Lee Seung Gi’s growth and future, and he, too, will repay the public by working his absolute best as the maknae member of “1 Night 2 Days.”

Thank you to all of the producers and viewers who believed and supported in Lee Seung Gi as a member of ‘1 Night 2 Days’ until the end.”

Regarding his participation in “Strong Heart,” producers of the show revealed, “Lee Seung Gi will be taking part in the scheduled recordings for February 17th and 24th. The recording for the first week of March was rescheduled under his discretion.”

They continued, “There were some rumors about his leave, but he will be taking part as the ‘Strong Heart’ MC until any final decisions are made.”

Representatives of Lee Seung Gi further revealed, “We have not made a 100% final decision on his leave from the show, please wait a bit more.”

Source: Star News #1, #2, #3 via Nate, E Daily via Daum
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Lee Seung Gi wouldnt leaving '1N2D'

Rumors have been floating around that singer/actor Lee Seung Gi would be leaving his variety programs, ”1 Night 2 Days” and “Strong Heart“, by the end of this month, but producers from both shows have firmly dismissed such notions.

According to reports from entertainment industry representatives, the actor had apparently wanted to focus on his original profession of singing and acting, as well as concentrating on a possible advancement into the Japanese market.

Regarding the rumors, Park Sang Hyuk PD of “Strong Heart” spoke through MyDaily and clarified, “There is absolutely nothing decided regarding Lee Seung Gi’s leave. He’s expecting to take part in a variety of activities this year, so we did discuss a possible re-adjustment to his schedule, but we did not discuss his leave, or a possible leave from the show.”

Director Lee Dong Hee of “1 Night 2 Days” also clarified, “We have never officially discussed Lee Seung Gi’s leave from our show.”

The young star became a breakout player in 2007 through “1 Night 2 Days”, and attracted a large fanbase for his innocent but goofy image on the show as the team’s maknae. As Korea’s representative ‘little brother’, he teamed up with Kang Ho Dong for “Strong Heart” in 2009.

Source: Star News, My Daily via Nate
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PD Na very impressed with Lee Seung Gi impersonations

During a phone interview with the reporter on January 11th, PD Na laughed and said, “When I saw the impersonation myself, I was really surprised.”
“Lee Seung Gi seemed to have grasped the format well.” “Honestly, I didn’t know that the members were imitating me in the car. And when I saw it right in front of me in the house, I was really surprised. It was very funny, but I was embarrassed and didn’t know I would be caught off guard to that extent.”

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Lee Seung Gi 'I did not receive any request from female artistes to become friends'

On the recent episode of Strong Heart on Jan 12, 2010, MC Lee Seung Gi stated that he really did not receive any request from female artistes to become friends.

Upon hearing what Lee Seung Gi said, female singer, Bada add on saying: “Actually, there are many people around her who like Lee Seung Gi but all think he is too upright and honest to approach.” Her words receive a lot of resonance from the female artistes on set.

Bada continues: “I have a really beautiful junior who is a fan of Lee Seung Gi and one day she asked me if I could give her Lee Seung Gi’s number. However, I don’t have his number so I can’t help her. This junior is an actress whose popularity is high, once I say out her name, everyone will know who is she.”

MC Kang Ho Dong commented on Lee Seung Gi’s high popularity “there are only Lee Seung Gi and Yoo Jae Suk who can be so gentlemanly and funny.” This comment made the whole studio burst out laughing.

Also in that episode, Lee Seung Gi also expressed that he still have not tried being crazily in love and regret that he still has not met his Mrs Right.

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Lee Seung Gi has received the TV Category MC Award

Multitainer Lee SeungGi receives acknowledgment for his MCing skills.

Lee SeungGi has received over the TV category MC award (special award) from SBS CEO at SBS main building on 11th January. This was based on the assessment done on broadcast programmes for the 2nd half of year 2009.

Lee SeungGi is said to have shown great MC’ing skills for the show ‘Strong Heart’.

A representative from Lee SeungGi’s company has received over the award for him that day and gave a short thankyou speech to Park SangHyuk PD for the show, “Really thank you for leading well even though this is the first time he’s doing MC’ing.”

S: StarNews

Actress Kim TaeHee and all-round entertainer Lee SeungGi has been voted as the #1 celebrities netizens think will remain solo/single for the year 2010

During KBS 2TV Entertainment Relay aired on 9th January, about 12,000 viewers did a survey on the poll ‘The celebrity who will remain single this year’.

And Kim TaeHee and Lee SeungGi are were voted #1 for the female and mae celebrity category with 20.3% and 20.4% of votes. Following behind are Lee Hyori and Kim HyunJoong at #2, and Kim HyeSoo and Rain at #3.

At #4 are actors Han YeSeul and Bae YoungJoon, and Son YeJin and Jo InSung at #5.

The results to the poll “Celebrities who will get married this year’ are also announced on the show.

Kim JaeDong, Lee HwiJae and Kim GunMo are voted top 3 on the poll.

S: StarNews

Baek Ji Young,will not attending SBS Gayo Daejun

Baek Ji Young's agency revealed,

"Baek Ji Young is now taking a rest at her home under her parents' care. Her conditions were critical even when she needed to go up the stage, and was carried by her manager. However, Baek Ji Young wanted to make an apology herself to the audience, so we had to let her go.

The doctor suggested to extend the rest at least until the end of this month. However, Baek Ji Young was stubborn to keep that promise made between herself and the fans by appearing on those scheduled stages. She also didn't want to cause any harm to the other artists who have planned to perform on joint stages with her."

Meanwhile, Baek Ji Young will still be singing Don't Forget at KBS 2TV's Gayo Grand Festival and will be performing My Ear's Candy with Lee Seung Gi as her male partner at MBC's Gayo Grand Celebration.

Lee Seung Gi and Park Shin Hye will recreate the scene of a wedding ceremony for the 2009 SBS Gayo Daejun on the 29th

Lee Seung Gi and Park Shin Hye will recreate the scene of a wedding ceremony for the 2009 SBS Gayo Daejun on the 29th. Performing to Will You Marry Me?, Lee Seung Gi will play the role of a groom while Park Shin Hye, the bride.

The two willingly agreed to work together and are currently practicing the choreography. They expressed their enthusiasm for the coming performance and fans are highly anticipating the collaboration as well.

In addition, Brown Eyed Girls are planning a special stage of their own with a mystery male idol, whose identity viewers are curious to uncover. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a possible Dirty Brown Eyed Girls reunion.

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The Most active female and male stars of 2009

In the end, SNSD took first place for the girls and Lee Seung Gi for the guys.

Lee Seung Gi was part of 1 Night 2 Days and even did a drama this year, Shining Inheritance. He also came out with a new album.

Second place for the guys went to 2PM because they definitely made their name known in 2009. Third place was Yoo Jae Suk and fourth, Kang Ho Dong.

SNSD received first place because they owned the first half of 2009 with Gee. Tell Me Your Wish received a lot of love as well and they claimed territory in the variety program, radio, and music fields. Yuri commented, "This year, SNSD spread its wings."

Lee Seung Gi new Song,like the first time reached number 1

Lee's new song, Like the First Time, reached number 1 right when it came out on the Cyworld Real-time charts.

The repackaged album will be on sale January 13th, 2010; I am expecting it to be as successful as the original album, which had 40,000 preorders.

Lee Seung Gi 'Hope Concert' Videos

Lee Seungi has abs?

Episode of SBS's One Night TV Entertainment, a picture of Lee Seung Gi's abs was revealed.

Lee Seung Gi is currently preparing his "2009 Lee Seung Gi Hope Concert in Seoul" will be held on December 12th and 13th at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. Lee Seung Gi will reveal his abs at his concert

Lee Seung Gi commented, "Looking at the picture, even I was surprised to the point where I have thought if the picture was edited. After I made these abs, I was wondering if my health worsened... The day before I had to take the photo of my abs, I was confirmed of swine flu."

Lee Seung Gi's health has improved a lot

Lee Seung Gi's currently still resting from H1N1. He no longer has high fever but is still suffering from cough

A representative said on 17th November, “Lee SeungGi’s health has improved a lot but he is still having cough symptoms. He will rest for a few more days and we will decide again from his recovery whether he will resume broadcast schedule this week.”