extension means more joo won. Fine with me.

Oh, I don't know, I like the drama so much and an extension can ruin the whole thing, I'm afraid.
And today is Wednesday and I can watch episode 9, yuppi!

as long as it's not crappy, it's okay to have extension.

I agree, extensions almost always seem to mess up the pace for a show. Then again who knows, the way gaksital is going we might just end up with extra episodes of awesome.

I hope not. As much as I love the plot and the outstanding acting, I really can't stand extension and still whining about the stupid extension that Giant got. If the writer and PD asked 24, they sure know what they need, don't make them stretch the story all over because they need to handle with another 4 episodes.

The only time I was in favor of an extension was in History Of The Salaryman. the production asked 24, they got 20 and than it extended with 2 and we all saw how the end was rushed. Therefore, the obvious conclusion is: Let the professionals decide what they really need and give them that. Popularity and rating are not the only one to be consecrated on television, they must maintain also the quality.

I've yet to see a drama that benefited from extensions! Hopefully this will be different. However, hearing that the writers originally crafted this as a 30 ep drama gives me hope that they won't totally screw up a drama that has now replaced City Hunter as second in my list of favorite action dramas (sorry TBDAW will always be first!). Here's hoping!

Wow I'm hoping it'll work out for the best. I love Joo Won in this (although I loved him in Baker King and in Ojakkyo too so I'm bias towards him!)

I think that they'll soften his character out a bit. Especially once he's truly in love!

I do hope it doesn't end up like Warrior Baek Dong Soo. I cried too much at the ending of that! :(

I'm partial with the whole extension. On one note, we'd get to see a whole load more and on another note... I don't do long dramas. 24 is already torturing my soul to the max. The only reason why I stick to Gastikal was because it was intriguingly fresh and a whole load of messed up conflicts. If they extend it, I might just drop it coz I don't think I have the patience...

Nothing new, KBS is always itching for extensions.
I'll drop it too if it starts to do filler episodes.

Awwww man that means Nice Guy will be pushed back :(

please dont!!..i dont like the extensions
it will ruin the stories...
poor JW it means he probably lack of sleeps!!!
so tired!!!

thanks JB

extension - ka - boom !. ratings drop !
tired of unbelievable plots .

i really lovee bridal mask! but seriously hate mok dan.

Perhaps they realized Kang-to was so evil in the first couple of episodes that they needed MORE episodes to establish a more genuine change of heart. :D

It'll take more than just a "beeee.... king beeee..." to wash away evil Kang-to memories.

PS: I hope Nice Guy uses the extra time to make a great drama. :D

Don't love the idea of an extension for any show, but if there's ever a show that had a chance of making it work, I think it's Gaksital.

If you're naive, javabeans, at least you have company.

Then.... every one will die. Shame.

I'm afraid of extensions. Still traumatized by what it did to WBDS....anyone else remember those horridly boring episodes before the climax?

But I'll trust the writers. I think Kang To...erm...Satoshi... does need alll the time he can get to transform into a true hero. And as I said before, if all Joo Won does is stand and stare at the sky, I'll still be watching him. <3

In a few hours - GAKSITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL~!!

I think I'm going to keep my opinion regarding an Extension till at least Episode 20, so we know where the story is getting at right now.

Though I do agree that I do want to see more Kang To - Rie sessions.

we're entering angstville soon, so an extension makes me nervous, but i'll hope for the best!

The should totally do it there's enough material to really flesh out this story. Especially the mokdan kang to story that is still in utter hate mood how is that going to pan out and evil shuji is going to lose it when he finds out. I can't wait

A far i can see more joo won i m ok with extension

I couldn't have understood why the donning of the mask took so many episodes if I hadn't watched the show. So far, I have faith in the writers, pd, etc.

So yeeeeeeayuh. *also frantically knocks on wood ha*

KBS always wants extensions for its dramas. "Equator Man" was supposed to get an extension, but that fell through. I hope this extension falls through, too. 24 is a good number of episodes for "Gaksital." I fear the story will drag with extra episodes...

I'm on the fence on the extension issue. As long as the live-shoot thing doesn't catch up with them, though, they'll have time to make sure those extra 4 episodes will be worth it. I hope for the best! :)

last pic a threat for your bubble, jb?? hehe

Ooo, I noticed that everybody from some of comments is very concerned and anxious about this drama extension....oh well, I pray for this drama "Gasital" will possibly keep this good story & stay feeding our addiction, please....don't let us down, yups. (close my eyes w/ rubs my hands)

FIGHTING, Gaksital casts and staffs!!!

I dont know why everyone is so pessimistic with an extension though, it could work and I think this kind of drama with lots of back-stroy as the Japanese imperium period, the japanese samurai organization, the freedom of movement that took place, the people´s life and how they were affected by it. All of those are interesting elements that could have more room to play if the drama get an extension.

I understand the drama is currently circling around Kangto/Gaksital - Shunji - Mokdan. But it can extend more about the period because it´s important. It´s the period and circumstances that forms the people.

I would love to see how Kangto deals with all the conflicts, and how the freedom of movements if fighting against the japanese imperium and how it will develop for the later generations.