Actor and hip-hop singer Yang Dong-geun (Ruler of Your Own World, I Am Sam) has been cast to replace Lee Jun-ki in the upcoming horse-racing film Grand Prix following Lee’s sudden departure to enlist in military service.
Yang will play the lead opposite Kim Tae-hee in the film, which has already begun production (Lee Jun-ki had to quit after shooting had already begun, so the crew has been filming as much as they can without the male lead), and will join filming mid-month.
This will be Yang’s first project after fulfilling his own military service; he enlisted quietly in 2008 and his last acting role came in 2007′s high-school-set I Am Sam. In his previous projects, he has displayed a unique sense of humor and quiet sort of intensity, so I’m guessing he brings a different sort of energy to this role than Lee Jun-ki would have.
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He’s a great actor, although not as attractive as LJK, he has a way of completely taking over the screen when he acts. I’m not too sure what I think of KTH playing opposite of him, with LJK, I thought she wouldn’t be too bad but I have a feeling YDG will swallow her up.
I really enjoy his style of acting. I’m looking forward to seeing what he does with this role.
i think i will like him as LJK’s replacement. he was great in I am sam.
Woah, this was definitely unexpected…. I completely agree with the first post.
I love this guy! He is a fantastic actor – artist. However, not sure this is the role for him, and like the others, I agree about him taking over KTH.
He was great in Dr. Khaung or something along that line with Han Ga In. I think he is a great and humorous actor. He definitely bringing a different feeling than LJK.
I LOVE YANG DONG GEUN. Excited to see him back! Though I’d love to see him in a drama.
I’m a fan.
i like him… but i like lee jun ki better
YES! looooove Yang Dong-Geun.
please come back to drama.
Yang Dong-Geun is one of the better actors. He can act!! I wouldn’t call what some of the good looking fellows in today’s dramas do as acting. They are eye candy.
what a dramatic shift in terms of look. pretty boy to —> …
I have only seen him in ‘Ruler of your Own World’ and he was SO amazing as Ko Boksu! Best of luck to him in this movie.
Great to see him make his comeback so soon and I agree with the first post entirely — YDG will swallow up KTH, though I must say Han Ga In whom I also think is a so-so actress showed slight improvement in Dr Kkang.
I wonder what the production team is like.
wow…im excited nw..i havent seen him in anything and he looks nothing like LJK..so i ws apprehensive abt him….bt seeing all these positive comments i guess he should be good
Lee Jun Ki is a good actor too. Haven’t seen this guy in anything before.
Wow, uh… Kim Taehee, you’re gonna look pretty bad next to him. Like others have said, she’s going to just pale so much in comparison to him. Yang Donggeun = amazing actor. Really. Although not as pretty boy as Lee Junki, but he’s got his acting chops down. And that’s probably most important.
Interesting…
he looks like jyp
I’m so happy he’s doing this. This movie sounds so much better than the horror movie project that was being mentioned as his next project. He’ll be good in this role as he’s both physically able and is a phenomenal actor..
I would’ve hated the idea of YDG’s acting opposite Kim Tae-hee if this was a drama. But this is only a 2 hour movie and I think I can put up with her. Also, YDG has the ability to enhance his counterpart lead’s acting.. he always has. I have not seen any actress who YDG didn’t have at least some decent chemistry with. I’ve read a few news articles about this and they only mention friendship between them so I don’t know if there’s going to be any romance involved, but either way I think YDG will provide good support for Kim Tae-hee. I can’t wait to see you back in acting scene YDG!!!
wow! this should be great! i love ydg ever since nonstop2! he’s a really great actor, and i’m certainly looking forward to this…
!!!!!!!!!!! THIS NEWS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!! i couldn’t get myself through dr. kkaeng, but i did enjoy i am sam!
and omg, he looks exactly like my dad in that picture
I’m sorry, YDG just looks more convincing as someone who works with horses. camaaan! YDG FTW!
i love YDG in I am Sam.. he was such a great actor!!!! so effective as a comedian but delivers serious scenes well too.. i have to admit lee junki is such a pretty guy and just seeing his face on screen is enough to complete me but i dont mind YDG at all.. he has his own unique charm!!! when you se him act, he becomes good looking too.. really great!!! good luck to him.. happy we will be seeing him again..
awesome, I was waiting for his release from military duty. he is a brilliant and one of the best actors. He says so much, with so little. although his expressions are not that drastic, but they convey the message perfectly. really looking forward to his return in this.
i like lee jun ki much……
I will buy this cd if lee junki in it….
hu3
bye2 junki…..
Yong Dong Geun is an excellent actor. Natural and impressive. II have been watching many Korean movies. He really impressed me with his acting. Great work YDG!!!