I hope the network/production itself will pull the plug. Don't leave the responsibility to the actor. If CSJ pull out of the drama, I'm sure there will be some netizen out there who'd put the blame on him, as ridiculous as it is. KBS let it rest. Put a stop to it.

Yes, but maybe they haven't heard that concept in k-drama for a while. Letting go and move on.

I think the only reason they haven't pulled the plug yet is because the network must have sunk a pretty penny into the sets, costumes, star fees, etc.

Still, at a certain point you have to think "is this really worth it?" Park Joo-mi going back to work was probably risking her ability to speak, not just in the short term, but for a very long time. And that would have a huge (monetary) effect as well because she, as an actress, would have difficulty finding work. And then she could sue KBS, even if they made her sign something before going back to work saying the station could not be held accountable, because as soon as the media got a hold of it they would have to pay (even if not legally required to) because the PR would be terrible.

puuhh.. the actors can take a beating for sure. But the actors puts their health at risk. Is It Really Worth It?
I think Javabeans is right: this is insanity!!

Jesus... What next? Decorate his hospital bed in period patterns and fabrics, add a "King slipped" scene in the drama and have him act out of his bed? Will this ever end, or will they start getting actors killed, embalming them and placing them back on the drama?

Give it up already! I'm sure even audiences have gotten tired of this and immersion can now go royally bye bye anyway. You've been beating on a dead horse (an appropriate enough expression for this series) for long enough.

Crazy people. I thought this got cancelled already or the lead actor got replaced. Sometimes I think it's better if the world ended as "predicted" last year. There are more insane stuff happening everyday than there ever was.

As a speech pathologist, I can tell you that rest is essential to recovering from a vocal fold (medical name for vocal chord) injury. The patient is often told that they cannot speak at all for a while in order to heal. Misusing one's voice can result in permanent damage; the voice may be usable, but not the same as before.

I wish they would take out insurance against this sort of thing happening and then it might lessen the pressure to perform.

This drama sounds cursed, geesh!!! Cut your losses and run while you still can!! :(

This saga is really dramatically crazy. They should have replaced the 2 leads. When we see all the accidents on the sets, as an actor I would take a good insurance when I sign for a drama, even if it's expensive. Like Doctors. Since we are drowning in the insanity, here's my little contribution: http://www.meh.ro/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/meh.ro10196.jpg

In my opinion no drama in the world is worth that much suffering. Give it up, people. It's just a tv series. It may be entertainment, it may even move viewers, but it really means absolutely nothing.
I think what is needed is a drama about trade unions.

sheezles. NEW ACTORS, production. and stunt doubles.

Holy crap. This is actually insane: dedication is one thing, but actors need to be able to stop when it comes to risking permanent damage. Medics - can doctors refuse to discharge their patients if they feel that they need more time to recuperate? And SURELY there must be a petition being circulated by netizens somewhere to stop the show.

Dude be crazy! Just cancel the whole thing already if you don't want to recast. VoiceOver? What kind of nonsense lol *smh*

26 out of 80? Voiceover? Yes, just QUIT before something even worse happens. Scrap the whole drama. It's not worth anyone's health.

The reason why they keep on falling to accidents is because they don't know how to rest for a while after advising them to really rest for a while .... they must also use their wisdom, not just pure passion.

don't wanna lose "the rice bowl"

VoiceOver? Would there be like a stunt double acting? Or do they literally just means VoiceOver?
They should really just end the drama! This drama seems to be cursed or something! People's health is affected greatly! Just film a new drama and replace it! Yes it would be a pity but honestly people's safety should always come first!

... ... so... they think they'll complete 54 episodes more with their male lead in voice only?! yeah right...! no one knows what would happen but having professional/designated drivers -people who actually are hired to drive for you NOT poor managers who doesnt sleep and are just as tired as the actors/actresses- and stunt doubles could save them some of the problems theyre facing... I watched King of Dramas and i thought they were exaggerating a bit with the "risking my own life for the sake of the drama" thing but taking a closer look at cases like this one, I guess it wasnt that far from truth...

Although all the signs indicate that this drama wasn't really meant to be, I really admire CSJ's dedication not to disappoint the viewers who are already watching this drama. In America, shows disappear (due to low ratings) without any consideration of the fans that are actually watching them and I know how it feels when a show just stops in the middle with no closure. However, with all these injuries, I really think he should pull out before more damage to his health is done. I think the show should be put on hiatus until the cast is better. If fans are truly loyal to the show, then they will return to watch when everyone is completely recovered.

Was actually crying when I read this. Especially since I know how much my mother loves this show and even more so, her dae Jo young. Plusd obviously the whole of Korea does, considering ratings can be unaffected by such a long break.

Thank you for the news wrap up! Saranghae!

With such "dedicated" thinking, televisions will have to make an award for the most dedicated actors (which;ll mean actors, who experienced the biggest amount of injuries during the filming) ...
This drama must have been cursed...

Is anyone else reminded of King of Drama's last episode with the ultimate bout of Noble Work Ethic Idiocy? How sadly and tragically meta...

It's just sad and pathetic how they still force to continue filming while they had their main actors close to dying. :'( I hope they take proper rest and get well soon.

I'll dare to say it: couldn't they find another actor to replace Choi Su Jong? At least for a time? Happens in American soap operas all the time. "The part of King Chunchu is played today by so-and-so."

After reading this, I thought it was kind of crazy of Choi Soo Jong to be so set on continuing to act after all those accidents. But after digging up a bit about him on the internet, I see that the reason he continued to act was because he didn't want to cause extra pressure for everyone else on the set by delaying and dragging the drama down. He has a good heart in real life. He's married to another actress named Ha Hee-Ra and they are a wonderful couple! They have two cute little kids, too... :P When Choi Soo Jong was in Emperor of the Sea, he was good, but in King's Dream, he was better. He's one of my favorite actors.