Yikes. Wanting to be paid is understandable, but I feel like a strike would be just as bad for both sides if it affects the success of the shows that are being delayed. Why aren't the broadcasting stations keeping up with their bills? Well... I hope they can work something out.

Thanks so much for the update! I've been waiting to hear news about the strike since two of the three dramas I'm currently watching will be affected (though thankfully it sounds like Baker King is safe.)

Hope things turn out okay!!

Oh no! I need to watch Kim Tak Goo!!!

Its sad that dramas may be delayed, however, people need to get their pay. Its horrible that things have to come to this. People have homes, families and obligations that cost money. I realize that there is so much that has to be allocated here and there but if you hire someone for a job, you need to have the means(or find them) to give the salary promised, within a reasonable amount of time. Unfortunately, something like this not only affects those that are without pay but also the actors and production teams that aren't immediately affected(by halting filming/airing).
Its horrible all around. I do hope they come to a reasonable solution.
Also JB you mention that the broadcasters don't see immediate effects of flops due to outside companies, but with a strike wouldn't that have some bearing on them in some way?

why television companies in Korea having problems financially? hmmm.... Shouldn't they have source as commercials/ endorsements pay them highly?

(just curious...)

hmm.. I want to watch Baker King on time... chaebal...

Thank good that Tak Goo will air but what about My girlfriend is a Gumiho????? I want to watch it on time as well!!!

@6, yes I also want to know about My Girlfriend is a Gumiho! Will it be affected by the strikes?

Finally an article about it. Thanks Javabean.. ^^

This is mad... I know strike is not a very good option but i guess by doing this, those companies/workers who have been working hard for all those dramas we have been enjoying but did not get paid have to do something to get their payment.

It's kind of ridiculous not getting paid. especially when you are working hard, day and night and maybe getting less sleep and add it with bad economy! >____<

@6 & @7: My question exactly... does anyone know if My Girlfriend is Gumiho will be affected?! I really hope not! Been looking forward to this week's episodes like crazy~

Gosh.....Is something happens to TV companies, huh?
..I hope that they will keep airing this best drama "Kim Tak Goo" because it made me soo addicting to watch, of course. (crossing my fingers) Please work it out & stay this best drama "Baker King" safe!

Ah, it's same thing as "Girlfriend Gumiho" drama (I love this funny drama), too!

I will pray for them to try to work it out! (hold my hands so shake gently)

Oh goodness. O_o Wow, I hooopppe it's NOT my best top of drama "Baker King" (I'm still addicting to watch), lolz. I am sure that "Baker King" drama is safe. =)

What happened to Girlfriend Gumiho drama, huh? KEEP THIS AIRING, of course.

Okay, This 2 dramas = Girlfriend Gumiho & Baker King =

NO strike. (winks) ^_^

JB would u recap sungkyunwan scandal??

I LOOOOVVVEEE this TOP best drama "Baker King"!!!

Noooooo...I hope they don't have the strike. I want to watch my favorite drama!!!!

oi....that's just so unfortunate...of course when a problem arises, there's always two sides at fault...no one's 100% at fault, hence compromise...That's no small amount of money and the broadcasting companies are going to have to come up with some kind of solution asap before the netizens and viewers become impatient. Of course, when that happens, it's usually the broadcasting companies that are targeted for most, if not all the blame.
:.sigh.: and on the viewer point, PLEASE DONT CANCEL :( haha i'll be so depressed if that happens...

OMGSHHHHH, why GLORIAAAAA......my one and only love!

Damn , all of these dramas are on my 'current watch' list.....SH*T!

hmm they won't be cancelled I presume but awww....

This is like Giant! when the council of construction (?) didn't approve some crap from companies....It's like the media version...Council vs. Networks

wowwwwww i never read of something like that in other country ,a massive strike which affect many series of one country !,i am very amazed ,i understand in the place of the actors they need the money they deserve but at the same time which thing will watch the public ?

I am glad that Korea has production companies making their own series and then selling them to the various networks. On the flip side is Hong Kong. TVB produces all their series with their in-house stars. Actors signed to TVB are not allowed to perform at any other stations without TVB's approval. Watching TVB series are real boring because you'll see the same actors over and over again. Even singers signed to TVB cannot promote their new songs on any shows except on TVB. Let's hope the networks, production companies and artists work everything out so we can continue to enjoy our favorite series. It's only tun.

They should resolve this already, especially with Baker King. 1 week without BK might be a bad move for its ratings. 6 more episodes to go, the momentum is so up there. Don't let it fall. KBS, think, think!

What?! Giant on hold? How do I go on? We are in the most interesting point right now. You can't just leave us there! No!

deflating....... oh no.... compromise is best with how the world's economy IS.... Hope the strike won't be too long.. thanks JB/GF..

$3.67 million?!! That is crazy!..how did the crew and other employees of production company manage without getting paid ?!..broadcast companies are def making money off of these dramas. as much as i love watching k dramas i hope the broadcast companies start paying up..or else !! i'll go on a strike myself!!..( of course not by choice..but all the dramas will be on hold ..so..)

no! i really2 hope a strike does not happen..it will definitely affect the drama(s) momentum..especially tak gu and giant, both are leading in their timeslot~

besides, i need my weekly dose of tak gu! huhuhu

It's like pulling off the drugs frim the drug addicts... Hope the withdrawal syndrome isn't going to be long, or all hell will break loose. It's not easy to resolve the issue, but one can hope that they're able to do it soon.

TBH, whilst ill be annoyed at not getting my kdrama dose, there is no excuse for broadcast companies not keeping up with their payments.

When they say 'compromise' I hope that translates to paying the money they owe. Its allways the small companies that seem to get screwed over ;[

Does this mean I may possibly not be able to see Park Sung-woong and Park Sang-min and my dramas??!! I'm already feeling light-headed...
Hope the issue gets resolved. Though no one is going to be 100% happy, from a viewer's and third-person's perspective, a prolonged argument seems bad for both sides.

wow, thats quite a lot of money they owe!! i dont see what there is to compromise about unless its by when they will be paid in full! after all, people need money to pay off bills, support their family, and other stuff. if they companies owe them money then they deserve the strike.

though it may be disappointing that this happened, the companies had it coming if their workers werent getting paid!

If outsourcing isn't that beneficial, we won't see this many production house out there.

wow... this is crazy. i suppose you'll always run into these kinds of problems as the entertainment industry becomes bigger and bigger. I just hope that I Am Legend isn't affected too much - so far the writing's great, and it'd suck for it to get ruined half way through by the strike.

If both side can agree on a payment plan a strike might be averted. It's not as if the big three are cash strapped, they're making money and should be able to pay its workers (subcontractors/production staff) accordingly.

Like most have said at this point if a strike happens it's going to take some time for the broadcasters and the production companies to recover from the stoppage.

I'm looking forward to seeing how far KBS/KBS2 bends over backwards to avoid their #1 (Baker King) show from going on hiatus. If the other broadcasters are smart if/when the strike happens they had better jump on the chance to take KBS/KBS2's top spot.

broadcaster buying series from outside production. is that like broadcast syndication?

Although I love to watch these dramas, I don't mind not seeing them for a while if it meant people who've worked their butt off will get their pay.

in a way, most international fans of kdramas are also responsible for this problem. when we watch kdramas via illegal online sites instead of live, we contribute to the problem. when we buy pirated/illegal CDs/DVDs of our favorite kdramas/movies, we also contribute to the problem.

so stop whining and start doing your share to help solve this problem. be responsible kdrama watchers.

hmmm maybe the world cup was just an excuse.

First I am all for the people who do the work getting paid. I will be one of those who will be a tad upset if I am Legend will get derailed for the moment.
Seems there are changes to be made and it also seems like they have been a long time coming. I just hope as an internet viewer I wont have huge, drastic changes.

JB thanks for keeping us/me up to date, in the loop ..so to speak.

Hmm is there is a possibility... a production house "sell/market/gather interest" for a project and then a broadcaster said "ok, we'll like that, all right, we invest in your project?"

Likely?

I guess there is no benchmark in a sense as production co and broadcasters are so different worldwide....

Please Please Please don't interrup Kim Tak-Gu!!! You just can't do that!!! The finale is coming up! I need to watch itttttttt!!!!!!!!

it's okay as long it is not MGIAG.. ^_^

Is this another cause of the global recession or is it just bad management? I feel bad for the people not getting paid. Well, fingers crossed for the best.

frankly there always been something..well odd in the way Korea does business, specially so in the entertainment side. I am sure it all goes on in every country after all it is a 'business' they do not make TV shows for the sake of art but to make money but the underhandness or air of it is always present like a sandal just waiting to happen. I am not sure if that mean Korean are just bad at underhand deals or they are just so prevalent that it is taken for granted there

ah if they cut kim tak goo ill go craaazyy

Will Playful Kiss halt as well after airing a few eps? Ekkkk~ I haven't really noticed much product placements in several recent shows, not to the point where we were all talking about them like mad. I suppose most recent shows have a giant auto maker backing them up or a mega electronics co doing so. Not enough? Maybe I miss those every 5 mins. product placements more than ever now.

Am I awful for hoping that this strike will bring more people to watch My Girlfriend is Gumiho ?

jb unni
i read on naaver that kim tak goo was ok (as in they all got paid now) and it wont get cancelled but the other shows might still go on strike