Drama Delays After Sewol Accident - Gain Or Loss?

The entertainment industry is always abuzz. But it hasn't been so for the past 2 weeks. It's been very quiet. The entire people of Korea fell into grief because of the ferry tragedy that occurred on the 16th, and entertainment has come to a halt to participate in mourning. And so for the past 2 weeks, broadcasting, music, and film industries underwent an unexpected transformation.

Dramas - Fast Normalization and Schedule Resuming

The 3 main broadcasting programs aired mainly news programs after the disaster, but now dramas have been normalized for the most part. On the 28th KBS 2TV's "Big Man" aired its first showing as scheduled, and MBC aired "Empress Ki." SBS also aired a special episode of "God's Gift." The same goes for cable channels and comprehensive channels, who participated in mourning the tragic ferry incident. JTBC's "Secret Love Affair" and tvN's "Witch's Romance" aired as normal on the 28th.

Official schedules were resumed for press conferences as well. "Big Man" cancelled press conferences twice, but held one the same day as the first airing. On the 29th press conferences will be held for MBC's "A New Leaf" and SBS' "Doctor Stranger." On the 30th press conferences for MBC's "Triangle" and SBS' "You're All Surrounded" will take place.

Unexpected Variables, Extra Time Earned But...

Dramas were normalized relatively more quickly than entertainment programs. They weren't pressed for time, nor did they have to do a live shoot. Dramas were able to buy some time.

However, the delays were unexpected. The dramas have been airing as normal, but TV viewership just isn't the same. The majority of dramas have recorded much lower audience ratings. Also, estimated production costs are now higher. Now it's up to the drama drew and staff to complete filming in the given time frame so that they won't exceed projected costs. Actors will have to adjust their schedules for the ending date.

Because of the unexpected delay, some dramas had to postpone their first air date, and as such, other lineups have been affected as well. Broadcast lineups that are always changing have been thrust yet another variable to account for with the ferry tragedy.

Tags
Sewol Ferry Accident
Big Man
Empress Ki
Secret Love Affair
Witch's Romance
A New Leaf
Doctor Stranger
Triangle
You're All Surrounded
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