Monday episode of Boys Before Flowers delayed following accident
by javabeans
The Monday (March 2) episode of Boys Before Flowers will be replaced by a special “F4 talk show” broadcast instead, due to delays in filming caused by Gu Hye-sun‘s latest accident.
Initially, the actress’s February 27 car accident had been deemed trifling, no doubt because production was eager to resume filming. It was then reported that Gu’s accident was more serious than initially thought, and that she had to receive stitches in the mouth — she had slammed into the seat in front of her when the vehicles collided. (PSA: Seat belts. They are good things.) Then news followed that with a wave of pacifying “Gu is okay, she’s returning to set” messages. And now, finally, it’s been announced the 17th episode will be delayed while Gu rests in the hospital on the recommendation of doctors.
Production company Group Eight has announced that they will be putting together a last-minute special for Monday’s broadcast, with Episode 17 to air on Tuesday. Group Eight CEO Song Byung-joon said, “It’s the responsibility of the producers to think of the actors’ health and safety. We will compensate by putting forth a special program whose quality is on par with our regular programming.” (Insert snarky comment of your choice here.)
The special will feature F4 members Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum, and Kim Joon showing the cameras behind the scenes on the set locations, unaired footage, and other clips. The proceedings will be hosted by MC Han Seok-joon and Hyun Young. Gu Hye-sun is expected to return to filming mid-week.
The silver lining in all this? More time = (hopefully) better episodes and less fatigued actors. Also, with production off by one episode, expect another special to air at some point (my guess is that it will come after the last episode).
Via Star News
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1 SHALINI
March 1, 2009 at 3:13 AM
What happens to a drama still airing when leads actors meet some serious accident?
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2 Javabeans
March 1, 2009 at 3:15 AM
Delay or cancellation, usually. Delay if it's something that will heal quickly or can be filmed around, or cancelled (rare) if it's serious.
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3 mino
March 1, 2009 at 3:16 AM
2nd
i m very luckyy aaaay kk
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4 snoopyvkd
March 1, 2009 at 3:16 AM
Yes! Now, hope the production will think twice before pushing their actors and team to overwork.
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5 Empress
March 1, 2009 at 3:27 AM
Although I really look forward to Monday-Tuesday episode of Boys Before Flowers, I'm glad that the production team and netword decided to shut things down and let their stars heal properly. The F4 Boys and Gu Hye-sun have really been suffering a lot with all the accidents and fatigue. I hope that the production company learns that pushing their stars to a certain breaking point is not only a disadvantage for their actors but would also make the whole production suffer. Hopefully, the way Korean dramas are filmed changes a bit and gives the actors and production teams ample time to put together a great show without having to sacrifice their casts health and the quality of their work.
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6 whit3but3rfly
March 1, 2009 at 3:31 AM
better that she feels better and at her 100% to give us a fantastic performance and an episode worth watching. even if the story or dialogue is crappy, a great actor/actress will make it happen. although i think the story and dialogue works quite well... still if she wasn't feeling great (and she is our main character) then even if the story/dialogue is great then overall itll be crappy... it's a circle where one effects the other no matter what...
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7 Asarako
March 1, 2009 at 3:59 AM
Good Thing she's okay......... i love all the actors in the series and also because of the incident every actors have the time to rest ....... :)
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8 jassarah
March 1, 2009 at 4:04 AM
These managers need to be more careful while driving. So many accidents are happening. I guess that the managers are tired too from all of the weird hours, but still. I hope Goo Hye Sun and all of the other injured actors make full recoveries soon! It feels like the Korean production system of super tight turnaround times is dangerous... you never hear about this sort of thing happening in the U.S.
Also, I guess this means that Monday episodes will be good and Tuesday episodes will be bad (since the one episode delay)? Time to readjust expectations.
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9 auffff
March 1, 2009 at 4:15 AM
Looking at the number of accidents happening lately.. it seems like these managers need to hire drivers of their own -_-
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10 Jo
March 1, 2009 at 4:15 AM
The way Korea films dramas frankly confuses me, do the pros really out weigh the cons?
It's sad that it's come to this but finally the cast and crew can (hopefully) get some rest and the drama will be all the better for it.
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11 cheonsa
March 1, 2009 at 4:27 AM
Yeah, have a good rest and get well soon, GSH and everyone else! Love your show and all the hard work is worth it! But really, the Korean production system has to be overhauled for the sake of the health and sanity of these poor actors.
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12 rae88
March 1, 2009 at 4:54 AM
Thank God she is alright, still one piece and only her lips. She is the best actress for this series. She is unique and unreplaceable.
" Almighty God the Father in heaven touch Koo Hye Sun with your healing power. Keep all the casts of Boys Over Flowers save and healthy at all times. Lord, watch over them. In Jesus Christ's name we pray. Amen."
I care for the safety of all the casts. They all need to rest.
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13 Mary
March 1, 2009 at 5:01 AM
Seriously, why can't they just hire drivers? There's no point for
the managers to be driving if they're tired as well. It's like letting your
designated driver be drunk as well while you're passing out at the back.
It's really pointless.
Managers should be taking care if their talents. But in this rate they're
the ones causing harm. It's really sad and could be avoided if only they
would hire somebody to take the driver's seat.
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14 gia
March 1, 2009 at 5:06 AM
health before everything.
Hope they have a best rest.
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15 Shrimp
March 1, 2009 at 5:29 AM
I was at first skeptic with this BBF- curse-hullabaloo coz i was thinkin' some PR's just using their "minor" accidents to yunno come up with something to talk about and sumthin' to profitize with. BUT! after seeing Lee Min-ho tripped flat on his face on the said,biggest award show in Korea then with this yet another accident encountered by GHS...then someone must have really cast a spell-hex-or-whatever on them...or maybe just maybe the prods. not taking care of them..like hello they're still humans and not robots...well even robots wear off at times... haaaayyyyy
*sigh*
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16 chasen8888
March 1, 2009 at 5:50 AM
I am happy they are getting a rest, as it gives both me and them a break. Me - because of study, them because they really need it. However, I sincerely hope that's what they truly get - A REST, NO PROMOTIONS, NO ADS, NO AWARD SHOWS, NO INTERVIEWS, NO WORK RELATED CALLS OR E-MAILS, NO PARTIES (sorry guys & gals), JUST TOTAL ME ME /RECOVERY TIME AS IT IS MORE THAN WELL DESERVED. SLEEPING, EATING AND RELAXING THAT'S WHATS NEEDED, IT SHOULD HELP THEM PRODUCE A BETTER QUALITY SHOW INSTEAD OF ONE THAT'S RUSHED.
Though here may not necessarily be the forum for it, I have a question. can someone explain the Korean production system and why is it done that way. Granted I love Korean shows, but if what has happened to BBF cast and crew is an example of it, there has to be another and better way which is beneficial to all involved.
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17 Lucille
March 1, 2009 at 5:53 AM
Really, Is traffic really that bad in Korea? The death rate by car accident must be outrageous.
However, I'm sad that it took a car accident for the crew to slow down a bit, but I can aleast understand the pressure they are under. I mean, I get antsy on Monday and Tuesday Night just waiting for the recap. I can't tell you how many times I check or refresh the site to see when it has been put up. If I feel that way about a summary of the episode, I can image how people feel about the actual episode. Even now, I am a little put out that I will only see one episode this week. I know, I am a horrible person, but I do hope for her speedy recover (not just for selfish reasons) and that this marks the end of any type of mishap.
BTW Javabeans, Thanks for the recaps. They are great. Please don't injure yourself to produce them (just kidding) :)
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18 quicksilver18
March 1, 2009 at 6:09 AM
Love your "Insert snarky comment of your choice here," Javabeans
Yeah, you betcha I'm gonna leave my damn snarky comment: What, it takes the PDs a second recommendation from doctors that the actress has to get stitches on her mouth for her to take a break to pacify all the fans that are going a bit over the top crazy for a Kdrama? Yes, I love Kdramas and yes, I've been enjoying Boys Over Flowers as much as the next person. But I'm sure even fans are tittering mad over the fact that the PDs are cramming some BS about the welfare for their lead actress, when in the first place, you wanted her to get her arse back to work ASAP. Half your cast has been getting into accidents. Whether it's just the curse of the show or what not, I don't really see the accidents being a coincidence. Especially since you know most of these actors are on a extremely tight schedule and are rushing over to get to the set and elsewhere.
So yes, long snarky comment. But I feel better after ranting. Sorry, but this was fun. Thanks Javabeans!
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19 Break
March 1, 2009 at 6:21 AM
When I read the title.. I admit, I was sad. And it made me realize how pathetic life has gotten when I actually look forward to Mondays and Tuesdays for BOF, and actually became SAD when Monday's episode will be cancelled...
Realization of Patheticism aside... Thank goodness the actress is going to get a break! Of course, I'm sure she'd rather not have her mouth stitched... I wonder how bad it was, and how meticulous the stitching must have been. She is an actress afterall with a pretty face. What would happen if she gets a stitch not done right! Hope she gets well soon!!!
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20
March 1, 2009 at 6:22 AM
i think javabeans meant snarky comment abt the "quality" of bof episodes
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21 Annie
March 1, 2009 at 6:24 AM
Filming and airing at the same time is such a stressful situation considering anything could happen. Get well soon, Go Hye Sun! I wonder why korean dramas don't just finish filming before they air? Is it so they can change things if the ratings suck?
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22 quicksilver18
March 1, 2009 at 6:31 AM
Oh, oops. Sorry for my misunderstanding. Got carried away on trashing BOF PDs. But eh, I still feel that the production team seriously needs to take a chill pill for the sake of the actors' health. Healhty, well rested cast = better drama.
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23 flooooo
March 1, 2009 at 6:55 AM
hope she get better...
that s nice that s they stopped the rush and give a break to all of them..and it is niice for you too Javabeans, then you ll be able to catch up with the other project....hehee..there was two days before that you said you needed some rest...
^ __^..
or are you going to recaps the monday special??
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24 sadaf
March 1, 2009 at 7:17 AM
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
i m waiting for the next episode
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25 Peeps!`
March 1, 2009 at 7:17 AM
Whoa. I don't think it's unexpected but, there certainly was a coincidence. Just this morning I wrote somewhere on the internet " Sheesh! Just take a week off already! PD and KBS, if the cast members don't come out of the entire shoot in one piece, we are going to kill you! (I meant that metaphorically, but still...)". It's not the exact wording, but... -.-lll
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