Count me in as one of the people highly anticipating it. It really looks quite interesting and I've heard good things about Kang Ji Hwan.

me too ^^ i'm also anticipating KJH and HGD XD
i cant wait!
thanx for letting us know.

haha, if youre anticipating it, then thats good for your readers (:

i keep checking back in hopes for MIA episode 16... *crosses fingers*

exciting!

What's the story about? It should be good since Javabeans is highly anticipating it and posted it at this time 2:00 in the morning. Hehe. I should be sleeping by now.

I know
I keep checking back for MIA 16!

No beans...it's not just you.
I have been anticipating it for a few months already..in short, just after the news announced that KJH's gonna collaborate with the Hong Sisters, I always kept my eyes opened for more info.

I can't wait for 2008 already!
What a great start to the new year!

count me in for all the people who are excited. i feel like there's been a drama drought lately, nothing seems good anymore and ive been bored ever since mixed up investigative agency finished.

**Uhhh, ok, not ashamed to request this**
more screen shots of Kang Ji Hwan in your recaps, pretty please! MickEyBaBy, Ental, whatever, just more pictures...
Move over Cassiopeia, you haven't seen anything yet. Let the fangirling begin!
Ohhh and yes, i'm slightly psyched that the release date is near. hehehe.

Edit: that's me, tealeaf, people...sorry, got a bit excited there.

Yay!! You're finally excited about an upcoming sageuk. I guess because it has Kang Ji Hwan in it, which is never a bad thing. Hope you'll like it enough to do an episode by episode review because I know I'll be glued to the series. (ok, I hope as I've liked everything he's done so far.)

"Can we call something “highly anticipated” just ’cause I’m the one highly anticipating it? I think so."

I would say so. ;D

You guys can check out the Hong Gil Dong PREVIEW here!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DwX4Y7_OoJc

Altho it's short, I already have a feeling it's gonna be a very funny one..
Just look at Kang Ji Hwan in there, and you'll be swooning like crazy!

COMPLETELY off topic...but talking abt highly anticipated: Tablo and Pe2ny's Eternal Morning! (highly anticipated by me ;)) LOVE IT! Have you had a chance to check it out? I love each of the pieces, though am still trying to figure out some of them...like the holden caulfield instrumental isn't exactly what I expected. Its so unique, creative, and rich...just makes me love Tablo and his talent even more.
Sorry for the derailing...listening to it and just had to rave! Oh, and I'm looking forward to Hong Gil Dong too. Never seen Kang Ji Hwan's work before so should be very interesting. Who's subbing?

just wanna ask...

this pig head, money offerings and the bowing is a buddhist ritual, right?

i thought sung yu ri is a christian and i am surprise to see her participate in such. or is she doing this for the media?

i might be wrong tho....

Yeah! They need to pray real hard because Sung Yuri needs all the prayers she can get to save the series from her bad acting.

Ooooohh, Kang Ji Hwan, Kang Ji Hwan! Yes, definitely "highly anticipated." His role in Capital Scandal assures me that he will absolutely do the Hong Gil Dong role justice. I was also impressed with his acting in 90 Days, Falling in Love Days (or whatever that title was supposed to be).

As for Sung Yuri, most of her roles have indeed been unimpressive. And yes, she is one of those actresses who kisses like a dead fish, but I did like her spunk in Thousand Years of Love, so maybe this will be the vehicle for her. Let's give her a chance. After all, it's the Hong sisters.

Fusion. Sageuk. 'nuff said. I'm in.

heh. i'm anticipating it, too! KJH~~
will follow it. hope it's good. i'm very excited. i don't wanna be disappointed!!!

seriously I will STALK this series! Sung Yuri

i love KJH & SY, i hope it will be good.

Hello, this is Jean Oh a culture reporter at The Korea Herald, an English newspaper in Korea. This comment is for "merriwether" requesting permission to use quote on Kang Ji Hwan for upcoming article on "Hong Gil-dong" drama slated to print tomorrow or Monday. Quote: "It really looks quite interesting and I’ve heard good things about Kang Ji Hwan." If it is okay to use quote please send name, age, occupation (optional but adds validity) to se_j_oh@hotmail.com. The Korea Herald can be read at http://www.koreaherald.co.kr. Thank you.

I miss kang ji hwan!

Hi and xoxo
my sister and I are int the process of completing are series of Hong Gildong. It is compeletely amazing..missed quite a few episodes in the beginning, but I regularly watch it now adays. I think that Kang Ji Hwan is completely amazing...I love his acting skills...his is very cool....and I love sung Yuri's acting in it...I have heard quite a few things about him that she used to be not a very good actor, but I really lked her acting in this show...I have a request...if any one can tell me where can I watch the beginning episodes of the show with english subtitles. I would be really glad if some one would tell me...thankyou so much and Hong Gildong's team keepo up the good work...