It's Just Like the Drama Within the Drama! (MW the Spy news!)
If you're a fan of Korean dramas - and unless you've been hiding out - you'll know the drama that's been going on with Spy Myung Wol this past weekend. Well, it's all settled now. . .sort of. Leading lady, Han Ye Seul has gone to LA. And, it has been decided that she'll be replaced by another actress, who may or may not be playing the character of Myung Wol. It's just like the stupid drama-within-the-drama: will they have Myung Wol die off screen? Will they have the new actress play Myung Wol? Will Myung Wol simply disappear? And, what of the other characters (and cast members)?
Well, koala, of koalasplayground.com has the story.
A representative for Lee-Kim Productions spoke with the media and gave their side of the story:
During the meeting on the 15th, Han Ye Seul apparently agreed to come back to filming on August 16th, so her suddenly leaving South Korea for LA is as much as shock to the production as it is to everyone else. They think Han Ye Seul is trying to end her career in Korea, otherwise her actions are so extreme there is no going back for her.
Lee-Kim Productions actually takes the side of Han Ye Seul in her fight with the PD, explaining she got as much time off as everyone and she didn’t miss a lot of filming to do CFs contrary to reports. As for the discord between PD Hwang and Han Ye Seul, the production said the fault lies 80% with the PD and 20% with Han Ye Seul.
While it’s true the relationship went South between the PD and lead actress, but the production emphasized that this is not the way Han Ye Seul should have dealt with it, negatively impacting the rest of the cast and crew. The PD runs the entire show, and when even if there is a dispute, Han Ye Seul is in the wrong for allowing her frustration to be resolved in this manner.
The only known statement from Han Ye Seul is what she tweeted right before she left for LA: “It’s all my fault, be happy.” Eric gave an interview where he emphasized how hard everyone has been working on set, and that he hopes Han Ye Seul comes back so they can finish the drama. He revealed that he told her it would be bad for the drama to change PDs at this point, so clearly he knew about her discord with PD Hwang and tried to defuse the situation.
Also, Lee-Kim Productions, the people making the show, are suing HYS for a cool 10 billion won (that's 9.27 million U.S. dollars) and contract charges are forthcoming. Her agency, Sidus HQ, will be participate as well. (I'm guessing they are also suing HYS.?)
So. . .Han Ye Seul's career is basically over. I feel terrible for everyone involved. It's clear things got out of hand. I hope HYS doesn't do anything more - like kill herself. Because, that could happen; her tweet makes it sound like she takes it all as her fault; when there was much more going on then we'll ever know.
Well, koala, of koalasplayground.com has the story.
A representative for Lee-Kim Productions spoke with the media and gave their side of the story:
During the meeting on the 15th, Han Ye Seul apparently agreed to come back to filming on August 16th, so her suddenly leaving South Korea for LA is as much as shock to the production as it is to everyone else. They think Han Ye Seul is trying to end her career in Korea, otherwise her actions are so extreme there is no going back for her.
Lee-Kim Productions actually takes the side of Han Ye Seul in her fight with the PD, explaining she got as much time off as everyone and she didn’t miss a lot of filming to do CFs contrary to reports. As for the discord between PD Hwang and Han Ye Seul, the production said the fault lies 80% with the PD and 20% with Han Ye Seul.
While it’s true the relationship went South between the PD and lead actress, but the production emphasized that this is not the way Han Ye Seul should have dealt with it, negatively impacting the rest of the cast and crew. The PD runs the entire show, and when even if there is a dispute, Han Ye Seul is in the wrong for allowing her frustration to be resolved in this manner.
The only known statement from Han Ye Seul is what she tweeted right before she left for LA: “It’s all my fault, be happy.” Eric gave an interview where he emphasized how hard everyone has been working on set, and that he hopes Han Ye Seul comes back so they can finish the drama. He revealed that he told her it would be bad for the drama to change PDs at this point, so clearly he knew about her discord with PD Hwang and tried to defuse the situation.
Also, Lee-Kim Productions, the people making the show, are suing HYS for a cool 10 billion won (that's 9.27 million U.S. dollars) and contract charges are forthcoming. Her agency, Sidus HQ, will be participate as well. (I'm guessing they are also suing HYS.?)
So. . .Han Ye Seul's career is basically over. I feel terrible for everyone involved. It's clear things got out of hand. I hope HYS doesn't do anything more - like kill herself. Because, that could happen; her tweet makes it sound like she takes it all as her fault; when there was much more going on then we'll ever know.