Opinion: Is “Producer” Better as a Workplace Mockumentary or as a Romcom?

When “Producer” first premiered, it presented itself as something unusual: a drama/variety hybrid. Set in a fictionalized version of the KBS variety department, it followed the lives of two veteran producers (played by Cha Tae Hyun and Gong Hyo Jin) and one new hire (Kim Soo Hyun) through the eyes of a documentary crew. “Producer”… Continue reading Opinion: Is “Producer” Better as a Workplace Mockumentary or as a Romcom?

“Producer” Love Line Ending to Be Kept Under Tight Secrecy

As “Producer” nears the end of its run, the drama’s production crew stated, “The script for the last episode came out [on June 17]. We are wrapping up the filming now,” and added that the ending is “kept secret.” “Producer” will end on June 20, and the anticipation for the final episode is rising, as… Continue reading “Producer” Love Line Ending to Be Kept Under Tight Secrecy

IU and Gong Hyo Jin Show Off Their Cute Drunk Acting on “Producer”

The drunk acting battle between the two actresses of the drama “Producer” is on! On the June 5 episode of KBS 2TV‘s drama “Producer,” IU‘s character Cindy stays with Cha Tae Hyun‘s character, Ra Jun Mo, at his house. Tak Ye Jin, played by Gong Hyo Jin, and Baek Seung Chan, played by Kim Soo… Continue reading IU and Gong Hyo Jin Show Off Their Cute Drunk Acting on “Producer”

IU and Gong Hyo Jin Face Off in Battle of the Glares in “Producer” Stills

New stills from “Producer” have been released that are said to depict a scene in which Tak Ye Jin (played by Gong Hyo Jin) and Cindy (played by IU) continue to fuel their mutual loathing as they meet again at a work get-together. The first time viewers saw the two characters interact, “Music Bank” producer… Continue reading IU and Gong Hyo Jin Face Off in Battle of the Glares in “Producer” Stills

The Unforgettable Cameos That Made “Producer” a Cornucopia of Stars

One of the most talked about dramas at the moment, whether positively or negatively, is undoubtedly “Producer.” Much of its popularity comes from the main cast that some call the “Big 4”: Cha Tae Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, Kim Soo Hyun, and IU. But another amazing aspect of this drama lies elsewhere. Although only at its… Continue reading The Unforgettable Cameos That Made “Producer” a Cornucopia of Stars

Kim Soo Hyun and Gong Hyo Jin Voted as Most Well-Liked Male and Female Drama Leads

Kim Soo Hyun and Gong Hyo Jin have been voted as the most well-liked actors in a recent study by KOBACO (Korea Broadcast Advertising Coporation) after looking into the PEI (Program Engagement Index). The results of this study, which focused on 3,655 male and female regular drama viewers between the ages of 13 and 59,… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun and Gong Hyo Jin Voted as Most Well-Liked Male and Female Drama Leads

The Failure, the Terror, the Awkward, and the Cold in “Producer” Eps 1 and 2

What do you get when two veteran producers, one rookie producer, and one sassy singer meets under one KBS roof? One hell of a disaster! … Kind of like the premiere of “Producer.” After weeks of building anticipation, exaggerating hype, and filming in extreme secrecy, what we got in the end were two rather dull… Continue reading The Failure, the Terror, the Awkward, and the Cold in “Producer” Eps 1 and 2

Viewers Can Expect a New Style After Directorial Switch in “Producer” Starting This Week

A lot of things about KBS’ new Friday-Saturday drama, “Producer,” has been experimental from the start. From being a drama helmed by a variety show producer, Seo Soo Min, to stating in the beginning phases of casting that the drama could be anywhere between 12-24 episodes, “Producer” had people on its toes to see how exactly… Continue reading Viewers Can Expect a New Style After Directorial Switch in “Producer” Starting This Week

Gong Hyo Jin and IU Discuss Awkward First Meeting on “Entertainment Weekly”

Back in April, KBS released a video of Gong Hyo Jin and IU of “Producer” supposedly meeting for the first time. The clip is filled with some cringe-worthy awkwardness, as they compare ages and descend into a painful silence. On May 16’s episode of “Entertainment Weekly,” the stars admit that it was all staged for… Continue reading Gong Hyo Jin and IU Discuss Awkward First Meeting on “Entertainment Weekly”

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