"What would Anthony do?" yeah, a good question for sure.

The first thing I thought of when I read the headline was whether this would show up in King of Dramas. Some may be bothered by the "trial of the week" for the drama within the drama on that show, but real life seems to produce such dramas (as we have seen with all the cutting of shows this week) on a too regular basis.

I feel really bad for the cast and everyone who works on this drama to make a living. This is not what people want to be facing during the holiday season.

If Anthony was there, they wouldn't have to arrive to this point because he knows better

I can't believe they haven't taken action earlier. That's just ridiculous.

I say, good on the actors. I think a lot of the problems in Korean entertainment are due to no party wanting to take responsibility or risks. Fans don't want to lose their precious drama fix, businesses like channels don't want to lose money and actors fear being judged or losing their fame and power, if they're stars. That "well-oiled machine" is a delusion and makes some too arrogant.

If the channel thinks it has the right to abuse its actors, it has to learn its lesson. The hard way. Because if things keep running, then it's not a punishment meaningful enough. Which is why I also agreed with what Han Ye Seul did. Yes, it's a shame for the material and effort spent so far, but if you just obey, give in and let them keep abusing you (when justice is clearly bought and on their side in most cases), nothing will ever change. Sometimes, the bad things in the world can't be solved with flowers and friendship, as sad as this is.

So, threaten the channel to drop things and make it lose money, the only thing these people care about? That is what makes a proper statement. Their big bucks threatened. I am willing to see a show ruined and some hard work not paying off if something far more important than a drama will be achieved through ruining it.

If channels/actors/fans stopped being so spoiled, greedy and sucking up to all the wrong people for all the wrong reasons, things would be better. But then again, this is a matter of society and most societies nowadays function like that. Another sad truth.

KoD has forever changed the way I read such news now. Even the way I watch dramas (I see a drama that has episodes run for 70 minutes and I go: "ah, they want higher ratings at the end!") - however, I hope they resolve their problems soon! The drama is already doing very badly (rating wise) ... this will not help

Reality surpasses fiction. Dramaland makes no exception. I gave up that show a while ago: One thing I noticed then was the declining screen time of Ji Jin-hee. Now I wonder if maybe that delay in the salary payments was 1 of the reasons.
How does it work? 1/3 at the signature, 1/3 when shooting starts and 1/3 when the drama is completed?
"What would Anthony do?" lol! Are we witnessing the birth of a cyber guru on Dramabeans? Be careful: He could rob a bank or kidnap someone!

LOL! Now everytime something like this happen I would immediately think of KoDs..
No wonder there was no previews at the end of episode 18. And I wonder how this can happen since I heard that the budget for the drama is a whooping $20 million, which I assume would take care the actors' payment. I meant, as long as there's no Kang Hyun Min there amongst the cast...

The frig? Whoa. Again. What WOULD Anthony do? Crazy how spot on that drama is.

This happens in all professions no wonders. Hope it will work out for the best.

Anthony would take a pill and go to the end of the world to be KING of dramas!
He's doing excellent job for now!

I hope nobody is going to lose their hand for that....

Any 'King of Dramas' followers here??
(Im a Great Seer follower too)

I love that you posed the question "What would Anthony do?"

I like to watch the drama eventhough I feel theres not much thrill and action and too much scheming and bad politics. I watch it coz like Jisung in Saguek.

What is going on with the K Networks where the heck is the money how do the actors tolerate no pay for so long. Seriously even YJaesuk file a complaint for no pay what the hell is going on I bet RM is getting alot of advertisement bec its so popular and top rated show of SBS even knocking down the rivals wheres the moneyyy is the money going in Somewhereelse pocket very weird

Even before I got to the question, “What would Anthony do?” he was already on my mind from the title of the thread itself. I personally think even dramaland is getting “inspired” by King of Dramas. They’re probably like, “Look, now the world knows the kind of problems we have behind the camera. Maybe they will support us with full sympathy when we face such horrible situations like no pay, sponsors cutting us off, etc, etc.” To which I would say, “Hell yeah, fight the power.” All workers, (yes, even the actors are workers) need to take a stance for their rights. Maybe KoD will be the thing to ignite a revolution. That would actually be kinda cool…hopefully it will work out for the best too.

Unions are all that actors really have to protect themselves against being used in any way anyone wants.

Well it hardly a new problem its been going on for years, and yes while you can say the ones who really suffer are the crew and supporting cast you also get big name victim as well one that comes to mind right away is Jung Da-bin who hung herself from depression and one of the factors towards that was delayed payment for her last TV drama, that caused financial worries with debts owned I think it was her mother the she had promise to pay off then found she couldn't.
Interesting some suggest gangster or criminal actions, when you think of it, the millions owed put in bank over two months would indeed bring in a nice sum in interest, I can really see korean producers seeing that interest money as their person 'perk'...the longer that keep from paying it out..the more interest they get...lol just an idea

I am also reminded of the union situation in the US. Those who complain about the unions sometimes forget that they have improved working life for millions of Americans. Unions are definitely not perfect, but workers need some power against corporations, who definitely do not have their best interests at heart.

What would Anthony do? He would pay his people up front and then find a way to get the money even if he had to sell his fur collars!

omg omg omg more and more troubles in paradise. I guess it's about time that everything is coming out in the open. nothing seems like it is. the more this kinda news emerging from the closet of doom, the less shocked I am. It just shows fame comes with a big price tag. Sometimes the reality will push the pretense off the edge anyways. It looks like it'll stick around longer for this time around. Tough luck I'll say.

It's SBS afterall, please, anyone who didn't see that coming, raise your hand.
I wonder if they paid the cast for Bad Guy drama, cause I was reading same things 2 years ago.

Wow. After reading this post, do you know what I found to be the most shocking of all? The fact that a Korean Broadcast Actors Union even exists. I remember during the Han Ye Seul controversy, a couple of commenters asked if the actors had a union, but I didn't see any references to their union at the time and so I assumed they didn't have one. I could be wrong, but it seems like k-drama actors probably have the worst working conditions of any group of TV actors in the world. We all know how dangerous and unhealthy it is to be required to work 20+hrs. a day for extended periods of time-- why can't the union do something about that? How about the crew? Are any of them unionized?

It's about damn time the actors stood up for themselves. No Pay. No play.

And the thin line between real and reel is blurred again. MINDBLOWNNN...and yes, what would Anthony do?

Heh. KOD is appearing so much in the comments.

This really is a sad situation for actors who are trying so hard to on set. C'mon guys.....Anthony would've paid them first.

In the back of my mind, I'm quietly hoping for this, and the abrupt show cancellations over at MBC, to be noted on King of Dramas, even if it isn't an obstacle our heros have to overcome. Just a little mention of similar incidents would be great.

I kind of feel like this should indirectly be wonderful publicity for KoD. Since, in my mind, if the drama wasn't on my radar before, and with all of these BTS issues springing up, I'd be a little curious to see the workings behind the finished product.

And obviously, Anthony would have paid the guys first. And then pulled them by their collars for the rest of the production, shutting up their complaints by citing the massive sums of money he had given them to work in his environment and put up with his madness.

"what would anthony do?" the same thought popped up in my head!

What is its similarity with drama Faith?
Same thing happened as well? no pay?

Shit got real and really hit the fan!

Hmm I wonder if any productions previously,currently and in future are going to "blame" KoD for "exposing" the real behind-the-scenes drama in producing a reel drama.

Ok, do I even make sense but seriously, meta of the meta...

It's saddening with so much effort put in and the possibility of how things might turn out zilch... I hope all involved in the drama will find a satisfied closure or at least get them money where they were owned from.

The Great Seer has been a flop all around. I feel bad for the actors.

Wow KoD is spot on! Best of luck to all our Kdrama stars!

I feel so sorry for Korean actors and actresses. You work your ass off, and you are not always guaranteed of your pay.What's worse, sometimes you can lose a job overnight just because your programme gets cancelled on a whim!

hahahah!!! "What would Anthony do?!" was my EXACT thought when i read the title!

I thought about king of dramas as a reference while reading this :D

The producer of Great Seer should ask Anthony for advice on what to do ?? hahaha Anthony is the best

hahhaha they are probably out of funds because they spent half of their money to the first 5 minutes of the show (reference to King of Dramas).
Look for another investors perhaps?