Three Days loses broadcast slot (maybe)
by girlfriday
Hmmm, there’s some drama up in this drama, and I’m not sure either side is telling the full story. Upcoming condensed-time thriller Three Days, starring Yoochun and Sohn Hyun-joo, was originally looking at a February broadcast as a Wednesday-Thursday drama on SBS. It went on a casting spree and secured a whole lineup of stars, only now SBS is backing up and saying that the show has been postponed.
After a lot of back and forth in the rumor mill, an official statement from SBS’s executive producer of programming announced that Three Days was in fact postponed. The show seems to have stalled in negotiations between production house and broadcaster, though the details about why are murky. My guess is the asking price, but that’s purely speculation. At this point in pre-production (months ahead by k-drama standards), it’s highly unlikely that the reason is that the show is too behind schedule to go on the air.
Some outlets are spinning the story calling Three Days a “free agent,” saying that it’s now free to be shopped at KBS and MBC, which sounds like a hilarious attempt to cover up the fact that you got dumped by saying you’re now free to date allllll the other fishes in the sea. Yeah, well this pond ain’t exactly a large one (and with a huge production budget reportedly at 10 billion won, your options are rather limited by your scale). The latest news is that they’re working out final negotiations with SBS, and whether that means it’ll tie up loose ends to be shopped at other networks or come to some sort of arrangement remains to be seen.
It’s too bad, since I’m still really looking forward to the drama. Though when a production kicks up dust behind the scenes, especially in regards to securing its timeslot, it makes you wonder what’s wrong with it. Three Days is the action thriller from the writer of Ghost and Sign and the PD of Tree With Deep Roots. It stars Yoochun as the elite bodyguard to President Sohn Hyun-joo, and tells the story of his mad dash to find the president when he suddenly disappears. Co-starring are Park Ha-sun, So Yi-hyun, and Yoon Je-moon.
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1 snow
December 6, 2013 at 4:08 AM
Ohh...was looking forward to it...
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2 gg
December 6, 2013 at 4:08 AM
Ohh what a shame! Can't believe it's already been a year since rooftop prince aired. Time for yoochun to get back on the screen!
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maya
December 6, 2013 at 6:43 AM
but he was in i miss you since..
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gg
December 6, 2013 at 8:02 AM
yes but i couldn't finish watching it, so it felt like he's been gone for quite some time :)
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3 Angélina Eang
December 6, 2013 at 4:11 AM
Not a fan of Yoochun but there is no denying that he is a good actor.
Plus, I have been excited for this drama since they talked about the similarity with the American TV show, 24, which is freakin' amazing so yeap', disappointed.
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4 Quincy0804
December 6, 2013 at 4:15 AM
production house needs to hire Anthony Kim. :)
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xxvxx
December 6, 2013 at 10:01 PM
I'm a new beanie... so I don't know who is this Anthony Kim.....??
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ryoko
December 6, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Watch the Korean drama King of Dramas and you'll find out. As a bonus it's also a good drama.
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nova611
December 7, 2013 at 1:43 AM
every times there is news regarding ''drama behind drama''
im thinking of Anthony Kim
cant escape that thought
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5 wienna
December 6, 2013 at 4:25 AM
Well, this drama actually suits with SBS (for me).
I think because of money, both seems don't want to lose. Why the budget is so high?
Put on cable tv and maybe it'll be big. There is no guarantee if you put your show on a big network , then it will be big.
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6 Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms
December 6, 2013 at 4:26 AM
I was really interested in this, sounds like it could be a really epic drama! Too bad, now we're back to the waiting stage... D:
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7 Won
December 6, 2013 at 4:27 AM
Whatever the reasons are, SBS need to make it clear. All these actors are not sitting around waiting for them.
On the other hand, maybe the production is asking too much because with the cast and story line it's seems like a safe buy for any broadcast.
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8 Marie
December 6, 2013 at 4:31 AM
That's too bad. I was really looking forward for the drama. Its about time for Park Yoochun to returns on the small screen. I really hope they can make good decision that benefits both sides. I guess overseas broadcasting rights, DVD royalty & production costs may be the problems. But, well who knows. I just hope they will give final decision whether are they going to air it or not so the actors can move on and not stuck in one project
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9 Janice
December 6, 2013 at 4:36 AM
Such a shame. Why all the sudden? Aren't they supposedly to start shooting on early December? Well both SBS & production company should quickly make their decision! All these actors can't sitting around waiting for them. This is sucks
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10 kiwichan
December 6, 2013 at 4:41 AM
heol! this is bad..I am sooooooo waiting for this drama and YC's comeback as well..Everything was prepared nicely, great casting, PD, writer & even having a shoot training already..Why oh why? tsk...poor for 3 Days team..
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11 Zappaaaa
December 6, 2013 at 4:47 AM
WHY! Just why?! Out all of the upcoming dramas why it has to be Three Days? I was really excited thinking about the pre produced drama..but now its postponed :(
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12 canxi
December 6, 2013 at 4:50 AM
Hmmm, wonder what is going on. Hopefully, it doesn't get stuck in Drama Limbo, it seems like such a good project and I was looking forward to it.
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13 kija
December 6, 2013 at 4:59 AM
wth! sbs just give final word. so everyone can move on to another project
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14 korfan
December 6, 2013 at 5:21 AM
I'm sorry to hear about this. I do hope things can be worked out, resulting in a positive outcome for everyone.
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15 cass
December 6, 2013 at 5:32 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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16 CaroleMcDonnell
December 6, 2013 at 5:43 AM
i hope it finds a home if indeed it's being shopped. I have a soft spot for Yoochun.
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17 theab
December 6, 2013 at 5:49 AM
WWAD
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18 f2h2
December 6, 2013 at 8:38 AM
city conquest 2.0
yoochun is the main lead but the main broadcast like sbs can't secure time slot for him? really weird. they must not believe with his ability to attract viewers.
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Laura
December 6, 2013 at 12:42 PM
.... that has nothing to do with it, yoochun's sbs drama was one of the most popular dramas of 2012 why wouldn't they trust him when he always secures at least a 2nd place in ratings
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Fai
December 6, 2013 at 1:40 PM
That has nothing to do with it. Rooftop Prince was SBS drama, and it was like one of the most popular SBS dramas in 2012
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eny
December 6, 2013 at 10:14 PM
I think yoochun dama always get average drating not really bad but not really good too, but may be because this drama sounds really serious, thriller plus big budget i guess yoochun name still doubtfull in this genre but if it teenage rom-com it will be easier. This kind of genre is for adult viewer who doesn't really attracted to idol, sorry just my guess ........
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Pikupiku
December 7, 2013 at 3:04 AM
Son Hyun Joo & Yoon Je Moon joined this drama too, and they are hella veterans
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dubois
December 7, 2013 at 4:11 AM
Have you actually checked the cast list and the credentials of the team behind the drama? SBS just had a huge turnover in their executives, hence issues with this and other dramas. It has nothing to do with the cast.
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Mz_Hyunki
December 7, 2013 at 6:27 AM
There is internal problem in sbs itself, since sbs has changed their whole top executive board recently.
There is disagreement between sbs with production company but they’re still negotiating…
This case has nothing to do with yoochun…
it is not Yoochun’s fault at all
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Mz_Hyunki
December 7, 2013 at 6:28 AM
There is internal problem in sbs itself, since sbs has changed their whole top executive board recently.
There is disagreement between sbs with production company but they’re still negotiating…
This case has nothing to do with yoochun…
it is not Yoochun’s fault at all
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19 Abbie
December 6, 2013 at 9:07 AM
Well this sucks, since I was really looking forward to it. Oh well. Either it'll come or it won't.
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20 Arhazivory
December 6, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Whyyyy? The plot is so interesting. I hope they sort it all out so we can have it at least by Feb.
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21 cherkell
December 6, 2013 at 10:57 AM
I'm going to go waaaay out on a limb here and say that the premise sounds a little too close to the recent Korean musical "The Days." In that storyline, a bodyguard and staffer go missing from the Blue House, never to return. The same events are repeated 20 years later, only this time around with the daughter of the President and her bodyguard. The musical focuses on the search for both sets of missing people by the same 'elite bodyguard' linked to both disappearances 20 years apart. In "Three Days," the President himself goes missing from his summer home, and the show focuses on an 'elite bodyguard' and his search for said missing official. Coincidence? Hmmm...
I was really looking forward to this Show and hope it's only just a money situation; somehow, all that can be worked out in time for production to begin. But the Conspiracy Theorist in me thinks that someone inside "The Days" camp may have called the "Three Days" PD-nim and alerted him to the similarities in both productions. But I guess we'll see... if this show ever sees the light of day. No pun intended. ;)
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22 AnotherFan
December 6, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Where is Anthony when we need some answers here? Don't tell me the evil Empire producer has succeeded in stealing away the slot from SBS, you know!
I was looking forward to this production too. I am a big fan of the writer team (if the husband is involved here) and the story sounds very intriguing too. I will pray that this gets a resolution and either it re-secures its spot with SBS or finds another broadcasting venue (and cable sounds great too)!
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23 goldeng
December 6, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Everytime theres drama behind the scenes of a drama; i cant help but think:what would Anthony do??!
This reminded me of city conquest but I wish it doesnt end like that because I do like yoochuns acting and the story sounds interesting.
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24 Leii
December 6, 2013 at 1:47 PM
SBS should give their final word so these actors can move on. I feel bad for the 3 Days team. Esp the actors, PD, and writer. They got good solid team but suddenly the production is on hold.
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25 Ken02
December 6, 2013 at 1:52 PM
I was looking forward for the drama. The plot sounds interesting & I'm loving the cast and the writer too. I hope they will find something to work out *fingers crossed*
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26 Sweet Potato Days
December 6, 2013 at 1:56 PM
Things like this remind me of King of Dramas. xD Lol
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27 B-Gna
December 6, 2013 at 2:46 PM
Why? Sad.
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28 ilikemangos
December 6, 2013 at 2:56 PM
all these WWAD comments making me in the mood to re-watch ep.1 of KOD.
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29 girlatsea
December 6, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Oh-noooo I was really looking forward to this one. Hopefully the postponement won't cost them any cast members because I was really digging this cast
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30 mar
December 6, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Hope the cast will make a guest appearance on running man, i do miss yoochun on variety show T.T
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31 f2h2
December 6, 2013 at 10:09 PM
how can they appear on running man. they still can't get time slot and possibility three day is cancelled is high. only drama with high rating can appear in running man which i doubt it .with all the mess since the beginning i can see this drama will sink.
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32 f2h2
December 7, 2013 at 2:52 AM
@eny agree with you. he still nugu in dramaland. only his hardcore fans think he is popular as actor. i understand why sbs act like that. they must have good reason. why need wasting the money for idol actor. yoochun should stick with romance drama
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KatherinS
December 7, 2013 at 3:09 AM
What's with all the hates? I know he's a new actor, but saying this drama will sink, he's a nugu, judging him bcos he is an idol actor are just too much.
Why spent your times to read article about someone you dislike? Geez!
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kiwichan
December 7, 2013 at 3:54 AM
I guess this "IDOL-ACTOR" lame issue will be forever an issue until YC has a daughter..trololol..I'm glad that I know and being his fan because of SKKS so I have no problem about his acting and his idol label..
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kiwichan
December 7, 2013 at 4:06 AM
But if I know him as a Singer 1st, I think I can separate idol and acting world..Look at Im Suleong, I know him as an idol 1st, even tho I'm not his/2am fan but surprising his acting was better compare to Lee Dong Wook in Mandate of Heaven..
For me critics are good and I'm okay with it as long as it's pro and logic^^
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Mz_Hyunki
December 7, 2013 at 6:26 AM
agree with KatherinS...just want to add..he is not idol actor anymore..he likes full time actor. he shows his solid acting skills and always improve his actings in his drama.there is alot of drama/movie critics praising him...so why must have doubt with him...this case has nothing to do with yoochun...
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Gita90
December 7, 2013 at 3:15 AM
I can't believe how shallow your comment is.. Your comment was not even filled with fair criticism, it was just full of hatred.
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Laura
December 8, 2013 at 7:35 PM
lol you're so bitter wow
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candycane
December 8, 2013 at 9:28 PM
anyone agreeing with eny is a troll. Please ignore f2h2's comment :-)
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33 Chunsa
December 7, 2013 at 6:16 AM
There is internal problem in sbs itself, since sbs has changed their whole top executive board recently.
There is disagreement between sbs with production company but they're still negotiating...
This case has nothing to do with yoochun...it is not Yoochun's fault at all
just let's wait for the official announcement ...hope for the best ^^
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34 annabanana
December 7, 2013 at 8:19 AM
Awww, that's too bad. This is one drama I've been really looking forward to, for next year. I like the cast and It would be really disappointing if one of them pulls out from this production because it will clash with their laid out schedules. Hoping they resolve their conflicts and give us a teaser pretty soon. ;)
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35 batman26
December 8, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Actually, the February slot has just been confirmed :) So everything is settled with SBS and the production house. Filming will start in 10 days! YAY!
http://jyj3.net/2013/12/08/news-131208-sbs-drama-three-days-has-been-confirmed-to-be-aired-in-february/
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36 candycane
December 8, 2013 at 9:32 PM
Yes, I read from another site that "Three Days" will be aired in February. Great News!
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37 Anduril
December 9, 2013 at 1:09 AM
I don't know about this. I think you need two weeks to really tell a story.
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38 LangitBiru
December 10, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Just realised that ahjussi got so many dramas with SBS lately... Good job though
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