I thought Jo Hyun Jae turned down the role of Chang Whe? I'd love it if there's an interview with the Hong sisters. I have not a clue of how they look like :)

Jo Hyun Jae was indeed suppose to be Chang Whe. and i thought that was such a prefect choice from his past experience in drama like Dameng and 서동요, it was a great pity that it didnt go through . .

Oh, I thought it was the other way around. So Ju Ji Hoon was supposed to be Gil Dong. *raise eyebrows*. Then I'm glad it didn't went through. I don't mind the special at all, actually I love to see the behind-the-scenes, outtakes and stuff.

So, what's your next shot, dramabeans ?

I'm thankful Joo Ji Hoon didn't end up playing Gil Dong. Heh.

The casting worked out great actually. So I'm not complaining...lol.

But I didn't know he was supposed to be cast in HGD. Interesting....well I'm glad to be able to watch him in "3 Dads, 1 Mom" then.

I hope "3 Dads, 1 Mom" turns out well...don't let me dooown. :p

Do you have the song from Hong Gil Dong OST by Girls' Generation?

I wish Jo Hyun Jae had more faith and didn't back out. I would have rooted much more for the prince then.

I can't wait to see the last episode and I'm really excited about the special! Love Hong Gil Dong!!!!

Actually, I read too that Joo Ji Hoon was supposed to HGD. Which would NOT have worked.....I think he turned it down just before shooting because they weren't offering him enough. But Jo Hyun Jae wouldn't have done badly as Chang Whe...Pity he left after Joo Ji Hoon bailed out.

I love specials, really. NGs are hilarious. ^^ This one seems like it was slapped together, but hopefully isn't too bad.

i am soooo grateful joo ji hoon dropped out before the shooting. honestly, i cannot see him playing the role of hong gil dong. kang ji hwan was perfect for gil dongs role

i love hong gil dong and i'm so sad that it's come to an end..
farewell my fav drama..
i just couldn't see myself watching anyone playing the role of gildong except kang ji hwan..he's so damn handsome and charismatic, miss s.yu-ri is one talented gorgeous girl..I couldn't ask 4 somethg better than the cast of hgd!!love it!!also kudos and credits for hong sisters for their,again,brilliant writing..
but why do all the leading actress in every drama they write always someone who eats a lot?like ju yoo rin and Enok?
just wonder..

I watch this drama again N again...^_^
Like it... or More.. Love it...

Fortunately they backed out.....I thought I am destined to be a fan of Hong GIl Dong... At first, when my mom bought a DVD of, I was so angry because I also want to by DVD but not Hong Gil Dong... When my mom watched it, she transfered to my bed because she can't read the translations when she's lying on her bed, I woke up and cannot go back to sleep again...The first episode I watched was when the Chief of the Thieves died....From then on, I was hooked!!! Kang Ji- hwan was very excellent in playing the role of Hong Gil Dong... I loved his romantic and comedy scenes with Sung Yuri... My most favorite scenes are when Enok told Gil Dong that its alright to cry, when Enok cried badly when she knew that Gil Dong died, when Enok and Gil Dong met again (SIR MOONLIGHT BLACK HAT), and the all their comedic with touch of romance scenes!!!

i personally feel that jo hyun jae would have been a bad match for hong gil dong. his facial expressions aren't as varying as kang ji hwan. gil dong needs to look confident, sly, sad, happy, etc. at multiple times, and i think that jo hyun jae wouldn't be able to do that. :/ well, based on the dramas that i've seen him in. he's always just serious and sad, with an occasional smile. he doesn't have that playful look to him.

Hi, can you tell me more about Choi Song Hyun? We were roommates in Canada in 2003 and it was a big surprise she is now into the entertainment business. Thanks!!

So glad Jo Hyun Jae bailed out of Hong Gil Dong!!! Don't like HGD, the most mediocre drama to come out of the brains of the Hong sisters.

And please, Jo Hyun Jae not being in the same level of KJH!!! Oh please, it is the other way around. KJH will never reach Jo Hyun Jae's level of performance, IMHO!!!