I'm more interested in how this plays out then the finale of Moonsun. I don't know all the moving pieces here, but when I was younger, I would have been like huh? But now, I can understand what's going on more between upper management and the rest of the workers. I'm not sure what to think but it sounds like the unions have a good point and I hope that the Moon sun chip will help them out.

I still cant get over the fact that this became a national drama. Major thanks to the child actors. Its a predictable drama, but the novel (eventhough predictable as well) had a more complex feel to it cuz wol never loses her memory. She instead struggles to choose between her happiness or her family's, while here in the previous episode she just lets out the fact that she is Yeon Woo so easily. Its a bit frustrating because I don't really see the tough and smart child Yeon Woo in the adult version.

And MBC wants The King (2Hearts? What is it now anyway?) to be aired right after and ride on the lovely coattails of Moon/Sun (hopefully), so...I think this will work in the Union's favour.

I'm a closet activist. If that many people can't stand the guy and are willing to strike for so long, all power to them. I feel like getting a placard all of a sudden.

wtf?! no. i want my MOON SUN!

I don't care about Sun/Moon, but I will be really upset if the strike affects Feast of Gods.

This is excellent timing for the union, sounds like its their best bargaining chip. Hope they get (at least most of) what they want!

It's about time that declared a strike! They really need to give more time for everyone on their cast, crew, writing and production team to get everything together instead of doing live schedule. More time = (hopefully) better writing = more well rested actors/crew = better dramas that make sense!

Considering that both Jung Il Woo's and Kim Soo Hyun's schedules will be packed the day after the original airing date, it will be nearly impossible for TMTETS to shoot after 8 of March.

Saw the news that they are not filming today, Jung Il Woo and Kim Soo Hyun are resting at home - which are good because the casts really need to relieve their fatigue; but headache for the production team. MBC will need to act really fast now.

I agree that this is their best bargaining chip, because MBC will not only be dealing with the fans dissatisfaction, but they'll be dealing with the advertisers as well. Hopefully they can reach some sort of agreements which will be beneficial for the union.

bad news and good news...good for them to fight for their right and they deserve better, but bad news for us fan who just cannot wait!

I'm with the strikers on this one. It's not just a small niche group like writers or such, it's pretty hefty people like head PD's of hit shows...and delaying 40%+ ratings is likely to make Mr. MBC spit nails. Would be interesting to see the result if they do end up pulling this strike off.

So the strike is about:

"Kim Jae Chul being a puppet of the Lee Myung Bak administration and interfering with the neutrality of the station there is no confidence in MBC’s newsroom chiefs with MBC journalists criticizing biased and substandard news reporting".

I'm all for the strike once the press has been muzzled then your country is on its way to hell.

This drama is ridiculously overrated. National Drama? More like National joke.
I swear it's just the men finally tuning in for wood board Han Ga In's circle lenses.

Whatever. I hope it never finishes.

And I hope Lee Myung bak gets his butt out of office ASAP.. along will all the other corrupt people in the entertainment business.

i'm a fan of the drama but ok with the strike. sometimes you need a great bargaining chip to be heard.

damn...sometimes I wonder why MBC is still around...hasn't had one hit show in years and when it does, it comes down to this..also whenever there is strike (like the last one which almost ruined Dong Yi) MBC is always the last one to holdoff....it's like they are writing their own death sentences for their biggest shows.....It's already Tuesday in Korea which means the episode should like air in less that 36 hours and what the hell are they going to do without a head PD???....If they don;t postpone now they are going to have to wing it....this reminds me off what happened to Bad Guy's ending because of KNG's military entry except here it's not even something they can;t do anything about

i so desperately want to find out the conclusion of moon especially when the episodes are starting to get good again. so much questions and anticipation.

at the same time i want the crew to be paid fairly and deserve the rewards for their hard work. *sighs* mbc should have settled this case a long time ago before it escalated to this. i still remember 2010 as the curse year for them where their dramas were not so hot (even though personal preference did decent in ratings but the story was so bad) and now that they have this national drama and this just has to happen right around 2 episodes remained

i always wonder why dramas were filmed a week before the episodes are suppose to air. i wonder if they were to film the entire drama first, would the actors have more time to rest and theres more time to develop the story and writing

wow. this strike and the fact that it may derail the finale of the "national drama' is a drama in itself, huh?

Oh yay, more drama behind the drama.
I'm all for striking for fair administration or production and all that jazz. But in all honesty, I would be completely miffed about not being to watch Moon/Sun this Wednes + Thurs. It's been th sonly thing I've been looking forward for the end of this week. I expect to bomb my English presentation so a drama is always a pick me up. But what will I do when there's no pick me up?! I will have to lie on the floor, that's what.

I don't think MBC will budge, Moon/Sun does not hold that much sway. KBS never budges and is still surviving well.

so many haters to this drama. this is fantasy saeguk, it's all about love. why can't we just enjoy it. everybody hates it because of han ga in. they forget how awesome kim so hyun, jung il wo, nam bora, kim min seok's acting are. heck, even hyun sun is adorable.

Gah!!! WTF??? Just finish with the series already!!! I also found this article on the internet and I dont know if this is true... I don't even care if they kill all characters in MoonSun, just finish THE LAST TWO EPISODES so that everyone can have a piece of mind... Sadness... =(

http://asian-drama.org/the-moon-that-embraces-sun-cancels-broadcast-of-last-2-episodes/

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Please let the last 2 eps air this week! They would be stupid not to.

As much as I want to watch the finale this is the best time to try and turn the tables. I hope they get what they want and I will get my finale!

i hope this will be over and done with.. the strike and all... and I hope that King 2 hearts wont be affected...

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I.m deadly waiting for his finale, and I want to know what's the final decision of king who towards his queen dowager and her sister now the he knows she's pregnant. Hopefully no bias in giving his punishment to those who committed the crimes and use his judgment as the real sensible king no matter what their relationship might be. Please don't hold the two episode... Thanks.

Most Koreans support this strike.

If you want to just enjoy tv shows as neglecting this situation in your own coutry, you are jerk.
I know you guys are non-Koreans and just want more entertaining programs, but this is a really big thing to Korea for press of freedom in MBC. You cannot blame MBC's labors.

So, what's the big deal about delaying some dramas?

The drama will be postponed to dunno when...

NOOOO!!! This is my one of two drama cracks this time around. I've dropped a lot of dramas cause nothing else piqued my interest. This and Flower Boy Band are all I'm riding on right now. *Drama addict*

From what I heard, the delay seems confirmed....my gwad...and Kim Soo-hyun will keep to the original schedule that he will end filming on 8th...which is -.- What will the drama end up to be without him?!

Drama over drama ... *sigh*
Well, undoubtedly the end of Moon/Sun will be a happy ending. My curiosity just lays on how they're gonna get it and the . It's all about closure. Never mind that when I look back this drama is not as good as I thought is gonna be. The story could explore many interesting things but turns out to be really simple and become such a waste for so many talented actors and actresses (I'm not expecting another Dae Jang Geum here, but a little Sungkyunkwan Scandal will be happily welcomed). But still, the drama was fun enough to watch.
And for MBC's president, you should really listen to their demand, unless you want to bring all down. For the MBC union labor, HWAITING!!

waohhhhh... i dont get it.
lol.

This isn't fair for viewers like us! We have been waiting for the finale, and it seems to be going strong right now. This strike could ruin that! Ugh, MBC better given in.

Darn it! I only really got into this drama last week (and maratoned all 18 eps in 3 days XD) and was sooooo happy I didn't have to wait all that long to get to the end! T.T

Wow, is MBC run by idiots? (One might think so, considering the strike, lol)

I´ve read that that MBC tampered with the script because they anticipated an extension....which then didn´t happen. It would explain the awful episodes in the middle and the general lack of cohesive storytelling.

I will be disappointed to MBC if the strike will continue. Moon/Sun is the only drama I've have watched from MBC since 5 years of producing dragged dramas. I guess I will stick to SBS and cable dramas. KBS is also run by idiots.

I actually want Moon/Sun to get delayed.
Cause I wont be able to watch it this weekend.

And also I want the crew to win against the prez as well.

LMAO

this is pretty awesome tbh, the union is holding the wild card.

Please no!!! I'm waiting patiently for the finale

Oh noes, I shoulda stuck being oblivious to this news. Well, I kinda figured the MoonSun crew wrapped up already since their stars are active elsewhere now. I only expect news of their wrap-up party by end of this week to get published.

I want to union to win. Fighting!!

Thanks to 3hoshi (see above) for the link and enlightening us.

http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20120305001298

This is a step backwards for democracy. How is S. Korea different from N. Korea, then? This is an important issue for S. Korean citizens. Those of us from other countries should give them support instead of being self-concerned (myself included) about watching the next episode of a drama.

This strike does not appear to be about working conditions (that's another fight ... )

I suspect it's a massive rebellion against a lot of unbearable things. We all know what can Korean cast, crews, and diverse workers do for their jobs. If they are at this point, then it's a proof on itself of all the abnormalities going on. I love my dramas, but we are talking about humans here : Dismissals, depressions, suicides, blackmailing of journalists, corruption... This has to end. As far as i'm concerned, they could black out the screens to obtain what they want, i would still support them. Because those rotten chiefs know only about money and profits, and this is where you must strike to get their attention.

we symphatize the problem that moonsun is facng right now . We are not getting it to your bones to force the production and mentioning guys you are not a korean that why. We are also part of the success of any dramas even though we are not korean . Mocking us over this liitle comments I guess you are being rude and sarcastic.Be nice to your words and be undrestanding to every opinions. ok

WTF... I don't care if it's delayed as long as the quality doesn't decrease in anyway!! How can Kim Soo Hyun not be in the finale =.=
MBC should just give in, holy crapppppp, it's time you treat your workers better anyway!!!!