Unless this is resolved .... I don't see the Drama being released anytime soon.... HSROTG was lucky to be released amidst all this disputes
On July 1, Korea Broadcasting Actors Association revealed that NĀ°3 PICTURES, the producer of High School Return of a Gangster as well as the production company that created the upcoming K-drama Spirit Fingers have not yet paid a total of 119 casts for their appearance fees. According to them, the two K-dramas have already finished filming since last year and their actors haven't been paid up until today. The producer of High School Return of a Gangster owes the cast over 90 million Korean won ($65,100 US Dollars) while the Spirit Fingers cast needs to be paid over 220 million Korean won ($159,180 US Dollars).
Aside from the casts, it was also reported that the staff and crew haven't been paid as well.
Korea Broadcasting Actors Association also revealed that they had a meeting with the production company last May and demanded payment but the producers refused to pay because the works are not yet airing. They also promised to pay the actors but have not fulfilled the payment until now.
The union also shared that these practices of production companies have been happening every year. Staff of the production can demand these companies and get protected by law but it's not easy for actors to get proper legal protection because they are often not considered as workers. They also shared that actors find it difficult as well to raise this issue in fear of not getting cast by other production companies.
The union plans to address this issue at upcoming press conferences and explore all options, including legal action, to ensure fair compensation for the actors.
FINALLY ... A Decent Budget LGBT Kdrama from a Mainstream OTT ..... watching the 1st episode you can tell that they a pretty decent budget for the Show !!! .....
Really hope this is just the beginning for other OTT to pick up alternative lifestyle topics to cover ...
YES I am talking about you TVN JTBC TVING( THANK YOU ) Disney Netflix ( you hear!!!??)
you can DREAM that SBS MBC or KBS does a show like this !!! ššš
For a mainstream terrestrial station to highlight the alternative lifestyle in episode 7 is just WOW ..... it really shows progress in terms of content creation albeit a slow and cautious one ....
Still..... hands off to the writers for pulling it off ..... ššššš
Good news: Lostdome has ripped English subs from tvN Asia and shared it on Subsource.Link: https://subsource.net/subtitles/dongjae-the-good-or-the-bastard-2024/season-1
On July 1, Korea Broadcasting Actors Association revealed that NĀ°3 PICTURES, the producer of High School Return of a Gangster as well as the production company that created the upcoming K-drama Spirit Fingers have not yet paid a total of 119 casts for their appearance fees. According to them, the two K-dramas have already finished filming since last year and their actors haven't been paid up until today. The producer of High School Return of a Gangster owes the cast over 90 million Korean won ($65,100 US Dollars) while the Spirit Fingers cast needs to be paid over 220 million Korean won ($159,180 US Dollars).
Aside from the casts, it was also reported that the staff and crew haven't been paid as well.
Korea Broadcasting Actors Association also revealed that they had a meeting with the production company last May and demanded payment but the producers refused to pay because the works are not yet airing. They also promised to pay the actors but have not fulfilled the payment until now.
The union also shared that these practices of production companies have been happening every year. Staff of the production can demand these companies and get protected by law but it's not easy for actors to get proper legal protection because they are often not considered as workers. They also shared that actors find it difficult as well to raise this issue in fear of not getting cast by other production companies.
The union plans to address this issue at upcoming press conferences and explore all options, including legal action, to ensure fair compensation for the actors.
O'PENing was subbed in 2023 ...
I wonder why it isnt in 2024
2022 was all fan subbed as well
signs .... š¢
Really hope this is just the beginning for other OTT to pick up alternative lifestyle topics to cover ...
YES I am talking about you TVN JTBC TVING( THANK YOU ) Disney Netflix ( you hear!!!??)
you can DREAM that SBS MBC or KBS does a show like this !!! ššš
Still..... hands off to the writers for pulling it off ..... ššššš
And a mini reunion of sorts in Ep 6 and 7 of Evilive ššš
I am just happy its subbed !!! šš
https://namu.wiki/w/%EC%97%B4%ED%98%88%EC%82%AC%EC%A0%9C%202