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Korea Herald
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
MBC's decision to broadcast Disney+'s 'Big Bet' met with internal dissent
After airing 'Moving' in January, TV network increasingly looks to fill slots with content from streaming services MBC, one of South Korea's leading television networks, is facing mounting backlash from its own producers following the decision to broadcast Disney+ Korea's hit original series "Big Bet," beginning in July. The series, which stars veteran actors Choi Min-sik and Son Suk-ku, originally ran on Disney+ for two seasons between 2022 and 2023. MBC has confirmed that "Big Bet" season 1 will air Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m. throughout July, while season 2 will move to a regular Sunday night slot starting in August. The series will retain its original 19+ rating, though MBC said some edits would be needed to meet broadcast review standards. MBC said the broadcast of "Big Bet" reflects its ongoing effort to offer strategic curation of carefully selected, proven programs, adding that it aimed to broaden viewers' content choices. However, the move has triggered significant internal dissent. A total of 53 producers and production staff from MBC's drama division recently issued a joint statement condemning the decision. Via the statement, the producers criticized the management's push to delay its upcoming series — "Judge Lee Han-young" — originally slated for the same time slot as "Big Bet." 'The seriousness of the matter is heightened by the fact that the originally planned drama production was postponed to next year, in order to artificially create a budget surplus for this year,' the statement said. As a result of MBC's decision to air "Big Bet," "Judge Lee Han-young," an adaptation of a popular Naver webtoon, has been pushed back to early 2026. The drama, which features a cast including Ji Sung, Won Jin-ah and Park Hee-soon, follows a judge who, after his unjust demise, returns to the past to deliver righteous judgments. The statement accused MBC of bypassing producers in making the programming decision, and warned of a potential fallout with the series' cast. "Due to the management's decision to schedule 'Big Bet,' 'Judge Lee Han-young' now requires renegotiation with its lead actors,' it read. The producers are demanding a full reconsideration of the "Big Bet" rollout, the restoration of decision-making authority to drama teams, and reforms to what they call profit-centered management practices. Meanwhile, this is not the first time MBC has broadcast content from streaming services to fill its drama slots. In January, the network aired the Disney+ blockbuster "Moving," broadcasting two episodes every Sunday. The strategy reflects an emerging trend in Korean broadcasting, where legacy networks are increasingly looking to partner with streaming platforms to mitigate soaring content production costs and appeal to broader demographics. The shift comes amid growing financial strain across Korea's terrestrial broadcasters. KBS has reported a cumulative net loss of 14.1 billion won ($10,228,768) over the past three years, while SBS posted an operating loss of 19.2 billion won in 2024 -- its first deficit since 2016 -- and MBC's operating profit plunged from 56.6 billion won in 2022 to 6.6 billion won last year.
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'One: High School Heroes' brings to life smash-hit webtoon
Star-studded ensemble joins the show, with Disney+ 'Moving' star Lee Jung-ha and 'Single's Inferno' star Yuk Jun-seo A smash-hit webtoon driven by a mission to eradicate school violence is getting the live-action treatment. "One: High School Heroes," Wavve's latest original series, is set to premiere this Friday with a star-studded ensemble, including Lee Jung-ha, best known as the superpowered lead of the Disney+ series "Moving," and Yuk Jun-seo, the breakout heartthrob from Netflix's "Single's Inferno." The coming-of-age action drama centers on Eui-gyum (played by Lee), a top student burdened by his domineering father. He teams up with Yoon-gi (Kim Do-wan) to form a covert masked vigilante group determined to confront school violence head-on. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, which has amassed over 65 million views, the series promises a faithful adaptation of the original narrative. 'The series will have a storyline that's almost identical to the original work,' director Lee Sung-tae said during a press conference held Wednesday in Seoul's Gwangjin-gu. He added, 'Some parts were slightly adapted for the drama, such as adding elements to strengthen the oppressive atmosphere of Eui-gyum's father's household and making the character Yoon-gi more flexible than in the original. We added narrative depth to Yoon-gi's character to make him more relatable." Marking Lee Jung-ha's return to the small screen following his star-making role in "Moving," the actor once again steps into the shoes of a hero -- though this time, grounded in the real world. Known for portraying a superhuman with dynamic combat skills in "Moving," Lee said he immersed himself in extensive martial arts training to prepare for the wide range of action sequences required in the new series. Joining him is Yuk, who has been steadily rising through the entertainment ranks following his appearances on "The Iron Squad," Netflix's "Sweet Home," and the dating reality show "Single's Inferno" season four. In "One: High School Heroes," he plays enigmatic transfer student Lee Gul-jae, a fan-favorite character from the webtoon. 'It's a uniquely charming character with an already established fanbase. I focused on preserving that without damaging it,' said Yuk. 'Honestly, it feels almost embarrassing for me to be here as an actor. I auditioned and got the role before my identity as an actor was even fully formed. I'm sure the director had a lot of concerns. I spent a lot of time trying to make the role feel more like 'me.'" Yuk also spoke about the physically demanding nature of the role, which required him to lean into his real-life background serving in the South Korean military's Underwater Demolition Team. 'For this project, I focused on delivering intense action that could amplify my UDT background. There were more physical scenes than dialogue. ... The character needed to use his body actively and perform some unusual action scenes. It's the kind of action I'll never forget for the rest of my life,' he said.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
5 stocks to bet on as Nifty Smallcap reaches 200-DMA; check full list here
Technical outlook on smallcap stocks - Anand Rathi, Suven Life Sciences, Pfizer, Clean Science and Jindal Saw seem to be favourably placed, and can potentially gain up to 19% from here on. Rex Cano Mumbai Listen to This Article The NSE Nifty Smallcap 250 index was seen testing resistance around its 200-Day Moving Average (200-DMA) for the second time in as many weeks. The Nifty Smallcap 250 index touched an intra-day high of 16,694 on Monday as against its 200-DMA, placed at 16,720 levels. The index had retraced partly from the day's high, but still held above the 16,600 levels. Technical chart shows the presence of multiple hurdles around the 16,700 - 17,000 range for the Nifty Smallcap index. Breakout and sustained trade above this resistance zone can trigger a potential rally towards 18,200 levels, hint
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Resident Playbook Ep 11-12 Review: Go Yoon Jung, Shin Si Ah, Kang Ye Ji and Kang You Seok's emotional closure is enjoyable
The final two episodes of Resident Playbook arrived faster than we expected, and thankfully, it was a delightful coming-of-age arc that tied its loose ends and made us grin in response. Go Yoon Jung 's Oh Yi Young and Jung Joon Won's Ku Do Won's relationship finally saw itself taking root and fans were awaiting some positive progression, only to be met with a sugar-coated turn of events, which we honestly did not mind. It seemed as though the Resident Playbook crew had fully embodied the Hospital Playlist team for the finale. The rollercoaster of emotions, happy and sad parallels, and well-placed cameos presented a well-rounded end to the story. Talking about appearances, Kim Dae Myung made his way into episode 16, and we're glad his presence did not just end with a phone call. Ahn Eun Jin and he displayed a united front as a married couple, much to everyone's delight. Romance was in abundance as Shin Si Ah found a budding love story with an intern— making for one of the strangest plots in the show—Cha Kang Yoon's Tak Gi On, and if there's a sequel, we look forward to this one. Finally, Kang Ye Ji's Kim Sa Bi and Kang You Seok's Um Jae Il head towards their own happily ever after, one we did not expect to like so much. Their adorableness was off the charts! Penny for an afterthought? We're so glad Myeong Eun Won (Kim Hye In) finally got what she deserved! Resident Playbook Full Review Resident Playbook, a long-overdue Korean medical drama focusing on the lives of the residents in a hospital setting, was able to land an April release, albeit after much roundabout. With seemingly unknown faces at its forefront, the show had a lot riding on the acting and the direction. Go Yoon Jung has had her share of famed releases, with Moving and Alchemy of Souls making a strong case for her. On the other hand, Kang You Soek's recent run in When Life Gives You Tangerines is one that cannot be ignored. With an experienced crew but an arguably naive casting set as well as repeated delays due to domestic troubles, Resident Playbook was one step away from disaster. However, the end of the show has allowed for everything to end well, and even raises hope for a follow-up season, maybe with fewer Hospital Playlist cameos.
India.com
18-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
R Subramanian, studied at IIT, IIM, once king of retail market, owned Rs 3500 crore business, now to remain in jail for 20 years due to...
R Subramanian- File image R Subramanian is an alumnus of IIT and a graduate of IIM. Known across India for being the founder of the retail chain Subhiksha, engineer R Subramanian was found guilty by a special court in Chennai of defrauding hundreds of investors according to the court ruling on November 20, 2023. The court determined that he had diverted their assets through a network of shell companies, leading to his conviction and a sentence of 20 years in prison. The story of R Subramanian indicates how you can move from hero to zero from a single mistake. Mistake that led to fall of R Subramanian The court ruling announced that engineer R Subramanian, the IIT Madras alumnus, was found guilty by a special court in Chennai of defrauding hundreds of investors. The court accepted that Subramanian had diverted the assets of the company through a network of shell companies. As a result of these actions, he was sentenced of 20 years in prison. R Subramanian was a very hard working person and after working for two years in the market, he started Vishwapriya to offer financial services and later launched Subhiksha in 1997. With the growth of Subhiksha , over 1600 retail stores of the company were opened across India in the next few years . As per media reports, the worth of the company had reached Rs 3500 crore by then. Moreover, he was once trusted by Azim Premji, ICICI Ventures and Kotak Mahindra Bank. The stores offered a variety of products and gained attention from major investors like Wipro's Azim Premji and ICICI Bank. However, Subramanian ran a Ponzi- like scheme, diverting investor funds through shell companies and promising high returns. In 2023, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison and fined heavily after admitting to a Rs 137 crore fraud, leading to Subhiksha's collapse. Why R Subramanian was arrested! R Subramanian, the Promoter and Managing Director of Subhiksha of the retail chain that sold products under the category of FMCG (Fast Moving Consuming Goods), pharma, groceries, fruits and vegetables, was arrested under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. An investigation by the ED revealed that Subramanian had an unpaid loan of Rs 77 crore to his name for the purpose of establishing the chain of stores. (With inputs from agencies)
