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Lee Jun-ki positively considering Joseon Gunman

Ooh, this is good news. It’s not finalized, so let’s all start wishing on stars and things.

It looks like I jumped the gun (…badum-ching) when I heard Han Joo-wan was cast as a lead in Joseon Gunman and thought that meant he was THE lead. Apologies for the error; that was totally my fault. But I don’t think it’s any bit of a disappointment to hear that Lee Jun-ki is in contention to take that lead role—of a young man in Joseon times who loses his father and sister and takes up the gun in revenge—because YES PLEASE. YES NOW. *grabby hands*

Joseon Gunman would put Lee Jun-ki back in familiar sageuk territory; some of his biggest hits have been historical projects, from the record-breaking film The King and the Clown that catapulted him to fame, to the popular hit Iljimae, to the underrated, sweet-with-a-dark-touch gem of a drama Arang and the Magistrate.

Coming from the PD of The Princess’s Man, this drama is set a little later into Joseon’s five-century span, taking place in the 19th century during a time of much modernization and growth. Aside from Lee Jun-ki and Han Joo-wan, another name in the mix as a potential castmate is actress Jeon Hye-bin (Queen of the Office, Queen Dowager Insoo), but no word yet on the role.

Joseon Gunman will be KBS’s Wednesday-Thursday drama following Golden Cross, and premieres in June.

And while no much other information is given about the story than the main tagline about our hero throwing away the sword and exchanging it for a gun, you know, I’m gonna go ahead and get excited anyway. Because remember this?

Via Hankook Ilbo

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Such great news.

I love Lee Jun Ki in sageuk clothing. The first drama I watched him in was in Arang.

I didn't even hear about this new drama before Lee Jun Ki's name appeared with it. LOL

I really hope he says yes!! ^^

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Satoooooooooo is back!!

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Yeah...

Lee Jun Ki has been torturing me for waiting for his new project..

Although I still want him in Rom/Com drama but I am afraid he will take a break.

I trust his choice...

Shout Out for Lee Jun Ki comeback, the sooner the better.

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Oh God yes please I'll watch anything with Lee JunKi in it! And in Joseon Era wow this couldn't get any better...wait it'll be better if they get a great female lead...
I'm currently re-watching AaTM because I miss him sooo much aaargh remember his voice when he screamed "Araaaaaang" *melts*
In any case, I think this will be a better project for him than that Angel Eyes. Now if only they can give Han JiMin back for him.....kkk~

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I am so thrilled about the news... can't wait to see his upcoming drama!!

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something to look forward to in June. Ok, will start praying now =) Junki, baby, take it, take it!

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Let's all raise our hands and shout together: Hooray!!!
^_^

(Now, let's all pray that the other dramas that will run on other channels, at that time, will be really bad and no one will watch them...)

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Haha....Yes, let us pray he will gets a luck in ratings this time cuz he really deserve it !!!

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I have yet to watch a lee jung ki drama that would have converted me into a lee jun ki fan even if i acknowledge he is a talented man but i REALLY hope this is the one to do so! I was really looking forward to this project because of the team behind the project.

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Jinja : thus great Oppa say yes !! I love to see u in another character !

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i really wish he should act in NON-HISTORICAL dramas and non-action genres....

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Yes Please!!!
If its Lee Jun-ki I am totally in!!!!
Hope that they cast a good actress with great chemistry with him ....

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Though i already watched iljimae and king and the clown but i went ahead and watched it again for the second time..why? because i miss this guy like crazy and i can't wait to see him again a saeguk drama.

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I LOL at your "jumping the gun" pun & grabby hands comment. Love your sense of humour!
♡Lee Junki♡ is an amazing actor. Hope to see more of him please! Plus PD of 'princess man'.....how does Koreans say it?....menboong!!! Lol! ♡

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yes please!! i loved Arang and Magistrate, one of my favorite dramas ever, which is funny because i didn't even notice it when it was airing because i was watching another drama on the same air time...Gaksital?

Anyways, LJK in hanbok and action. please!

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His best look was in Arang and the Magistrate for me. So yeah, you pick the right source for a closing picture.

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oppa Joon Gi .....
pleaseeeee..... a yess....pleaseee ...
miss this guy like crazy......

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So excited for this! Hope this will fly!

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I am very fond of Lee Jun-Ki and I have high regard for his choice in projects. Looking forward to his next project. :)

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The plot is already sound refreshing and attractive. This drama would be so amazing if Lee Joongi's brilliant acting and actions are added. Want a good female lead also!
Please yesss... Joongi oppa!! *Fingers crossed*

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my god! i love him! with his broad shoulder, so manly and that killer smile and he's such a good actor too!

cant wait!

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Another Jun Ki fan here. Arang and the Magistrate was a disappointment for me. Not in his acting but everything else. Two weeks was good but not enough. Jun Ki in Joseon era is still my favourite so here's hoping he gets the role. Jun-Ki fighting! You just need another excellent production team!

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Viewers who watch LJK dramas know he's a great actor with both talents and project choices, not only his fans. Fans who become his are also mainly because of his acting. That made your comment to be visible what's your intention, LoL

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Agree with you. From the viewpoint of prevailing canons of male handsomeness Lee Joon Gi is not Apollo. But there is such word - "charisma". And respect for the individual, appreciation of his acting, his love for fans, his sunshine smile...

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Crossed fingers for Lee Jun Ki oppa! :) It would be nice to see him on screen again and he's so good in action films <3
Please say Y.E.S. ^^

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