oh, such a pity... i like this drama. i hope this problem is sorted out soon.

no wonder no preview for ep 11.

but the soompi HK is very hilarious, first time I'm lurking and enjoy it so much, and the Dramatroll -a new crack booster.

and oh man, what a confession in episode 10-an EPIC scene, and makes me restless thinking of Lee Dong Wook's eyes.

Wowzers. I have really enjoyed the filming and direction of this show. The scenes are well shot - really giving us the emotion of the characters. I hope we don't lose that with the new replacements especially now that the birth secret was revealed.

A representative from MBC stated in an interview, “The reason for the PD switch has not been clearly divulged (...).”
Haha, so basically MBC fired the guy but they are not sure about the reason of this firing yet?

They should just get rid of this drama. It has good actors but they are clearly wasted in this makjang melo.

Classic MBC. Who runs this station???

I've been watching Hotel King and it's pretty interesting, way more than Angel Eyes which I've dropped, even with all the makjang. I'm glad that the truth about the paternity is out because all the lovey dovey eyes between the leads was awkward since we were suppose to think Lee Dong Wook's character believed he and Mo Ne were biological siblings, but then he started falling for her too. Ick. Here's hoping the drama's general momentum, pacing, and story won't suffer from this PD change.

Whats new MBC?

Wow. I am so thankful for "King of Dramas" whenever there are strange stories. It helps me understand the situation much better.
By "understand", I mean "realizing there's nothing deep or complicated behind it, it's just that some professional incompetents are running the place".

Are there EVER strange stories from OTHER stations?
Is it just an MBC thing?
How do they manage to produce *anything*???

Oh my! I guessed it that there must be some issues... the drama is very addictive...I am still watching it but I must agree the Directing and the script or rather the dialogues are so weak. I did think about the possible issues baehind the camera.
The dialogues are weak and even meaningless in parts and also some of the plot doesn't make sense. Also there are so many awkward pauses where there is no dialogues and the actors are simply staring at the camera.
I love Lee Dong wook but man he is just so stoic in the drama! I will blame it on the Director for this or rather his botox injection on his jaws. He is either too tight with his expressions or he over emotes like in the last scene where he is crying saying taht he doesn't hate her- her lips, eyes...etc...LOL... That scene was cringe worthy and so unnecessary.
Lee Da Hae is doing her best and it makes her a seasoned actress. In facts he is holding it well even with the awkward pauses/ dialogues/ storyline/ sub plots.
Some people may reason with me saying of there are so many complains, why am I still watching it...well, the drama is just so addictive esp. Lee DongWook and Lee da Hae's possible chemistry and the output. I'll watch it as far as I can...

Problems behind the drama always reflects on the drama and one can tell if the production is going weak... I hope things get resolved soon.

What The Heck!!!!!! MBC you did it again.. how could you kill our heaven!
OMG that new PD.. uri Da Hae was once took off from his drama. East of Eden (stupid and sucked drama) and now he will direct her? when she is with the love of her carreer life Wookie? OMO somebody please kill me...... this is ABSURD!!!!!

MBC is the worst, the best dramas are from SBS.

OMG!!!!!!!
i hate this...if they mess up with this drama..m gonna diee...i m so much in love with this show..this is the only show that gets me all excited every week....i hate all other shows airing right now(ANGEL EYES, DOCTOR STRANGER, TRIANGLE)..except you're all surrounded. YYYYYY....is this happening to this show.:((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

Bummer. I absolutely love this show. It's totally a guilty pleasure, and the ending scene of episode 10 is now one of my favorite scenes in all of kdrama. (I won't even tell you how many times I've watched it so far...) Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae are so freaking good together. And I love the way Wookie is playing the stoic-but-wounded hero.

This show isn't about high art, it's about entertainment, plot twists and feels, and I really hope that the personnel crisis doesn't derail the show.

Love love love this drama

I just have to see MBC in the article to sigh resignedly and say, "Here we go again."

At this point, it would even be futile to ask "What Would Anthony Do?" because he would most likely never work with MBC given its fickle nature.

Oh no I have heard horror stories about Aurora Princess I was hoping that with two different directors some of the melo drama would be reined it but the drama has gone in a total different direction then I would of anticipated.

MBC is run by morons.

Tbh, I thought the directing was the best thing about this show - quite polished work from the two PD's imo. After 4 episodes though, I had to quit because the script really is absolutely atrocious.

Tbh im watching this only for the sake of my girl reunion but its my current drama crack so im hoping it wont get abruptly stopped. The pd didnt do well imo some scenes are so cringe worthy it kills me, so in half hoping them leaving would bring improvements but thats highly unlikely siiigh.

What do we expect from MBC? Its a cra cra station - behind the scene manipulation. incompetence and greed. There is nothing crazy it cant do - how it sells out year end awards to how it lets sponsorships override drama content Its a pity LDH and LDW land up here. Anthony should be able to let us know what is going here.

The cinematography and directing are actually pretty good -- it's the writing that I don't like.

*SPOILER?*

I've been watching this drama and really liked the first few episodes. Lee Dong Wook's Jae wan and Lee Da Hae's Mo Ne were interesting characters that could go a long way together and separately.

When Ah Mo Ne started following Jae Wan and declared her love for him, I was like WHAT THE HELL. That was when everything went downhill for me. There was no progression to show how she had fallen in love with him. It was so out of character and that's what I didn't like.

The big reveal on episode 10 about them not being siblings was a good plot breaker, because Jae Wan could use that. I only wished Mo Ne hasn't told him that she loves him.

*SPOILER END*

Anyway, I'll still watch this drama, because 1. I already started it, and I hate not finishing a series; and 2. The chemistry between the leads.

It's just frustrating that I have to go through 22 more episodes of this writing and real world drama. Ugh, Korean drama industry.

Look can someone, anyone, else run MBC from now on. Surely somewhere there has to be a group of available, qualified, and most importantly sane people that could run the company in a more sane way.

tq JB

It only happen with MBC ,

REVAMP the management for better kdrama shows.

Lee Da Hae & Lee Dong Wook doing their real confession in this drama. They are not acting but telling each other the famous 3 words ' I love you'. Such a rare beautiful chemistry.

I dropped this drama after episode 4, and tried to continue watching it. But feel asleep in the middle. Love LDW's acting. But that is not enough for me to watch the whole show. The hotel looks like a three star hotel. The story is poorly written. LDH's role is weird. I love her in MG. But now I dare not to stare at her well-made face and I am afraid that her MJ type of nose falls apart when she smiles. A big sigh!

her nose falls spatter

Sorry for the typo in the last sentence of my post.Phone issue.

What would Anthony Kim do? Hmmm...

I don't know if it's just the impression that I have but MBC sounds like one crazy mess. Union strikes, not giving pay, PD leaving and a weird penchant for Dae Jang Geum arising now and then for the past 10 years.

KBS and SBS rarely has these things...right?

For me the drama is so-so. There are other dramas currently airing which interests me more. Just realised they are at ep 10 out of 32!! what stories can they tell in another 22 episodes??? the plot seems quite thin.

I actually really like this show. I didn't think I would; sounded way too melo for my tastes, but I wanted to give it a try because of the main actors. I did get pulled in and actually watch for more than just the leads. All of this is just a total mess, and it's sad that it will probably make more people drop the show.

Right when the show started to pick up some speed this happens... OMG! I didn't there was going to be 32 eps!!! I don't mind though lots of Lee Dong Wook to watch! <3

I really like this show. The otp has great chemistry.

The drama is pretty dark and the characters are all so weird and satirical. I don't really appreciate this kind of writing but watching it slowly to see what happens with the leads.

Glad Jae Wan finally knows Mo Ne's not his sister because the bordering on incest attraction was not fun to watch.

Hotel king is the best drama that Ive ever watched. I don't know why people get bored w/ this drama. I mean, in each episode the plot is getting better. I can't get the way out of 10th eps. I watch it over and over again. Can't wait to see the next eps. I'm waiting for Cha Jae Wan to kill that jerky old man cz he's been lying to him And of course The real KISS of Mo Nae and Jae Wan xoxo !!

Looking at the last pic, those halyu stars realy shines among commoners. Very beautiful people....