I can never decide on how I feel about Lee Seung-gi. On the one hand, he’s smart, funny, and good-looking. On the other hand, he has this weird vibe about him, whereby it always seems like he’s overprepared as well as a bit distant. In a word, he reminds me of a model schoolboy or an admired senpai/sunbae, and I don’t know how I feel about that.
I always find him aloof for some reason. Perhaps it’s inexplicable, but that’s my perception of him. I would never describe him as a person I find cute, adorable, warm, loving, etc., notwithstanding that I think he’s charismatic, well-mannered, and socially well-adjusted.
(Disclaimer, I’m a fan 😄) I can definitely see the model student thing. He strikes me as the kind of person who wants to be the best at everything and is annoyed when they are not (but he can’t show it because his professional persona is super nice guy).
It’s not a horrible trait to be honest. It’s actually a pretty good trait! It’s just a trait that ordinarily makes me anxious in real life when I notice it in other people, especially if they’re people with whom I have to work or interact frequently.
I find it depends on the person – some overachievers I’ve worked with always feel like they’re judging you for not taking things as intensely as they are, and others are just as overachieve-y but manage to be also nice to be around 🤷♀️
His tv persona just generally feels very carefully crafted and polished and well composed to me. Maybe thats why he feels distant, because i feel like hes very controlled and hes only showing you what he wants you to see. Its very “clean”.
I dont blame him, considering everything, and i think it actually works very well for being a variety show host.
Saw him first in 2D1N. I loved the show’s 3rd season so watched the 1st season too. Loved him as the maknae member of the show. He was great in the show it too. But when I decided to watch Gumiho I just couldn’t take his acting seriously. Later on, I completed Hwayugi and found him to be a perfect match for the eccentric role. Liked the drama. Then vagabond happened and I am meh about actor Seung Gi once again -_-
You should watch some! They’re mostly ok rather than great – I actually really like my girlfriend is a gumiho, it’s very cute (if old, the styling is …interesting) .
I really tried my best to watch gumiho. But his acting was just not…. *Smh* oh I forgot I watched and liked king2heart. It was a decent watch. This just made me realize LSG really performs well when the role is cocky/mischievous/arrogant.
If you didn’t like Gumiho you’d definitely not like Shining Inheritance (/Brilliant Legacy) 😄 I’m watching it with my sister now and ….he’s improved since back then 😂 I haven’t seen King2hearts yet but I have heard that it’s decent.
His acting is very different from his tv persona! he feels a lot more human and intense. Ive seen all of his shows, but would only recommend the king 2 hearts (in which he became really outstandingly good in my opinion though i understand it may not be everyones cup of tea), because while i think lee seunggi just gets better every year, the dramas he picks… do not.
Maq
August 6, 2020 at 10:11 PM
I can never decide on how I feel about Lee Seung-gi. On the one hand, he’s smart, funny, and good-looking. On the other hand, he has this weird vibe about him, whereby it always seems like he’s overprepared as well as a bit distant. In a word, he reminds me of a model schoolboy or an admired senpai/sunbae, and I don’t know how I feel about that.
purplesheesh
August 6, 2020 at 10:23 PM
He’s too perfect that he may seem intimating and untouchable at times. <3
Maq
August 6, 2020 at 10:39 PM
I always find him aloof for some reason. Perhaps it’s inexplicable, but that’s my perception of him. I would never describe him as a person I find cute, adorable, warm, loving, etc., notwithstanding that I think he’s charismatic, well-mannered, and socially well-adjusted.
purplesheesh
August 7, 2020 at 12:02 AM
When he was younger (pre-enlistment) he seems pretty cute and adorable. Now, he’s much more composed. 😀
beffels
August 6, 2020 at 11:47 PM
(Disclaimer, I’m a fan 😄) I can definitely see the model student thing. He strikes me as the kind of person who wants to be the best at everything and is annoyed when they are not (but he can’t show it because his professional persona is super nice guy).
Maq
August 7, 2020 at 12:00 AM
It’s not a horrible trait to be honest. It’s actually a pretty good trait! It’s just a trait that ordinarily makes me anxious in real life when I notice it in other people, especially if they’re people with whom I have to work or interact frequently.
beffels
August 7, 2020 at 1:30 AM
I find it depends on the person – some overachievers I’ve worked with always feel like they’re judging you for not taking things as intensely as they are, and others are just as overachieve-y but manage to be also nice to be around 🤷♀️
dee23
August 7, 2020 at 12:13 AM
What brought this musing? 😅
Maq
August 7, 2020 at 12:58 AM
I was watching a recent episode of Master in the House and it came to mind (again).
saturtledaisy
August 7, 2020 at 12:19 AM
His tv persona just generally feels very carefully crafted and polished and well composed to me. Maybe thats why he feels distant, because i feel like hes very controlled and hes only showing you what he wants you to see. Its very “clean”.
I dont blame him, considering everything, and i think it actually works very well for being a variety show host.
Maq
August 7, 2020 at 1:01 AM
I agree with this. This is also part of what creates the “model schoolboy” feeling.
Playstore, Okay Or Not Okay
August 7, 2020 at 12:40 AM
Saw him first in 2D1N. I loved the show’s 3rd season so watched the 1st season too. Loved him as the maknae member of the show. He was great in the show it too. But when I decided to watch Gumiho I just couldn’t take his acting seriously. Later on, I completed Hwayugi and found him to be a perfect match for the eccentric role. Liked the drama. Then vagabond happened and I am meh about actor Seung Gi once again -_-
Maq
August 7, 2020 at 1:02 AM
I haven’t watched any of his dramas! I’m only really familiar with his variety work.
beffels
August 7, 2020 at 1:40 AM
You should watch some! They’re mostly ok rather than great – I actually really like my girlfriend is a gumiho, it’s very cute (if old, the styling is …interesting) .
Playstore, Okay Or Not Okay
August 7, 2020 at 3:08 AM
I really tried my best to watch gumiho. But his acting was just not…. *Smh* oh I forgot I watched and liked king2heart. It was a decent watch. This just made me realize LSG really performs well when the role is cocky/mischievous/arrogant.
beffels
August 7, 2020 at 3:13 AM
If you didn’t like Gumiho you’d definitely not like Shining Inheritance (/Brilliant Legacy) 😄 I’m watching it with my sister now and ….he’s improved since back then 😂 I haven’t seen King2hearts yet but I have heard that it’s decent.
Playstore, Okay Or Not Okay
August 7, 2020 at 3:09 AM
It was tough for me to watch him as an actor after all the ‘Seungiiiyyyaaaa’ screams from Kang Ho Dong and all his sloppiness from 2D1N
saturtledaisy
August 7, 2020 at 8:06 AM
His acting is very different from his tv persona! he feels a lot more human and intense. Ive seen all of his shows, but would only recommend the king 2 hearts (in which he became really outstandingly good in my opinion though i understand it may not be everyones cup of tea), because while i think lee seunggi just gets better every year, the dramas he picks… do not.
Playstore, Okay Or Not Okay
August 7, 2020 at 8:28 AM
That last line is spot on
dee23
August 7, 2020 at 1:22 AM
Funny that he matches well with his Hwayugi’s errant, misbehaving character