The PD for TKEM got changed because the editing/CGI during the 1st week was so bad. It was one of SBS anticipated dramas of 2020 but the end product left so much to be desired~

> Of course, sometimes new writers surprise. So it takes a certain PD with established credits to help with a newbie writer in that case.

I disagree. Kairos was written by a rookie writer and directed by a rookie PD. Most expected a seasoned pair behind the project and didn't expect it was the first major project for both writer and director. Both writer and PD were praised for their work.

@katakwasabi I think there's an issue with big visuals/budgeted shows. They need more time with the editing/CGI. But K-dramas edit and cut along the way. It's why I'm a bit worried for the new CSW/PSH drama, which is CGI heavy. It finished in Dec., so it has 2 months to go but will it be enough? I feel for the tight schedule editors/visual effects artists go through. Must be strenuous.

Kairos withstanding, I do think channels/industry are reluctant to hire new PDs/writers. Taking chances of new PDs/writers is what makes the industry grow more. That's a rare case for Kairos. I do think that taking a chance of newbies (PDs/Writers) is important, and sometimes could end up surprising.

Sisyphus is preproduced. They filmed for a long time. I assume the CGI would be okay/good. But then again, Alice was preproduced..but the CGI was not outstanding 😅.

@katakwasabi Lol, exactly. Is 2 months enough? Altho Alice oof, finished in early August, and aired 2 1/2 wks later on air lol.

So perhaps, 2 months should be somewhat ample time to fix the CGI? From the trailer, it looked really good. Let's hope they didn't blow up their whole budget by Ep 4 like Alice did. I hope that Sisyphus: The Myth is really good, an anticipated drama of mine!

@soulsearch12 I don't think they wait until filming is finished to start editing. Since they filmed so early, they sould have edited the early eps as they go. No?

@katakwasabi Korea is known to cut/edit along the way they film, which is very unique than post-production that Western studios do. That being said, for sci-fi/CGI shows, it's very important to have that issue not look cheap/un-realistic or your suspension of disbelief can only take so much.

One of the most well-known female PDs in dramaland is probably Lee Yoon-jung, who directed Coffee Prince, Cheese in the Trap, Argon, and The Lies Within, among others.

The good news is that in comparison to the past I've seen a lot more female PDs popping up in dramaland. The director of VIP, Lee Jung-rim, was a woman. Lee Na-jung directed Fight My Way and Love Alarm. Hyun Sol-ip who directed 2018's well-received mini-drama You Drive Me Crazy is directing Nana and Min-ki's upcoming drama.

These are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head--I know there are more!

And there are more in Chungmuro like Lee Kyung-mi (who also did The School Nurse Files) and Roh Deok.

There are quite a lot of female PD's in K-ent/variety. Examples: Lee Se Young, main PD for Master in the House and Bang Geul Yi, PD for 1 Night 2 Days.

@mindy I would also add Kim Hee Won! She directed The Crowned Prince/Fated To Love You.

That's good to know! I think I touched a bit on this last yr with you on The Lies Within post? That it was a bummer the show didn't do well ratings wise at the time, b/c it meant the female PD would've a harder time getting new work?

Hyun Sol-ip was a woman director? Oh wow, that explains why the scenes in YDMC were so tender/lovely!

It would be nice for the PD to be balanced too. As they seem to hold more weight, plus I do think there's a certain sensibility that a female's lens has that also adds a new dimension to dramas imo.

@soulsearch12 Oh yes, I remember that!!

I was listening to The Kthree's podcasts from around last autumn recently and they were commenting on how many dramas in that cycle were directed by female PDs. If I remember correctly, there was The Lies Within, VIP, Flower Crew, and Tale of Nokdu. They mentioned Nokdu but I looked it up and it looks like the female PD there may have actually been an assistant PD, though.

I hope to see more and more dramas directed by female PDs! Lies was a mediocre thriller despite the great acting but one thing I did note was that it avoided using violence against women as a way to drive the plot, which is something present in sooo many thrillers. I wonder how much of that had to do with having a female PD. Maybe nothing, but something that crossed my mind.

And yes! I'm definitely going to watch You Drive Me Crazy as soon as I can (before March! Lol!) and the female PD has me even more excited!

@mindy Ah yes!

Yay on TheKThree! I like these ladies perspectives a lot, b/c they work(ed) in the TV industry in H-wood, they speak on it with a bit more insight.

Glad you mentioned "it avoided using violence against women as a way to drive the plot, which is something present in sooo many thrillers." It's very jarring/apparent when violence is heavily showed, esp. towards women when women's sexuality/sensuality gets censored rme. I was disturbed by how much Tunnel (A show I love) would show violence against women in close-ups, like no need to show us it, we get a sense lol. In Penthouse, I was disturbed when the ML starts attacking the FL, and she's heavily bruised and on the floor whimpering. Disturbing.

You Drive Me Crazy feels like a play, b/c it was written as one! But in terms of natural chemistry and feel, really enjoyed it! I still think about the show even after I watched it a few months ago! Sometimes, chemistry that good, is hard to replicate!

@katakwasabi "There are quite a lot of female PD's in K-ent/variety. Examples: Lee Se Young, main PD for Master in the House and Bang Geul Yi, PD for 1 Night 2 Days."

Yes, I knew about 2d1n PD! Maybe in 10 yrs, things will get more better lol, change is slow but gradual esp. since Korea isn't at the level that the West is in. I digress, but I'm really glad to see that! It helps keep in check the misogynistic comments that otherwise would go un-checked. Esp. in variety where it's a more loose environment-ish.

Yeah, the thing is it is okay to have queer villains and antagonists- but when those are the ONLY characters in a piece of media that are LGBTQ+... yikes. And I think you're right about 2030- definitely feeling optimistic!

I preferred season 3 to season 2 tbh, i wasn't a huge fan of the writing in S2 (though it was still better than most things on tv haha) And sweet! Jung So-Min and Seo Ye-Ji confirmed as our fancast haha (and surely Song Ok-Sook as Fiona!)

Hmmm... something King Lear-ish set in modern Korea? Sure, why Not?