I heard a rumor that it is Kim Soo Hyun who is dropping the actresses like flies because they can't act. So it's possible that the Production company is picking the actresses because of their name recognition but when they go in for the read Kim Soo Hyun refuses them. There are rumors the first script reading was an audition and all the women mentioned so far has failed Kim Soo Hyun's high standards. Apparently although Ji Hyo was offered , she never went in for a read and was probably the only one not axed by the writer.

If this is true , I am glad that there is still a writer who cares about quality but at the same time they really need to nail down a lead already.

SBS must be having headaches with this drama behind the drama. Anthony's ghost must be laughing somewhere.
This is getting ridiculous and frankly embarrassing. If as a writer you want to meddle with the casting process then be a pro and use your list of contacts (because you have some, right?). Or let the pros do the work.
I would like to see more Lee Ji Ah on my screen but I don't want for her to be part of a train wreck. Dodge the bullet, woman.
I'm all for reruns of Heirs. You know, that little drama which managed to wrap its cast 6 months before shooting... Specials too. Each channel should have a few specials on its shelves in case of WW3. It's like ramyun: Always useful.
If there wasn't so many people and jobs on the line, I would say drop the sucker SBS and teach humility to s/o. Yes, I'm mean like that.

Oh I like Lee Ji Ah...but this seems like a production that could be a mess...

i really wish they would get their act together i wanna see kim sa rang again

The writer is not wrong.

I don't know why some people are saying the writer is being cruel and rude. How so?

Almost everytime actors do an audition to get cast, so they can be dropped or casted. Those actors know how KSH is and her fame.

The actors know their acting can be lacking or that it won't please KSH, so why they did accept and go? If they are turned down it isn't just the PD and Writer fault, it is the actor fault too.

There is also many times the actor gets cast because his company pulls them in even if they can't act at all.

Maybe HGI thought her star power could make her be cast and not turned down after her successful movie and Kdrama Moon Sun and for her connections on Kdrama industry, but I'm glad there is a writer that focus on the acting and not star power.

Think about it, KSH is picky with the actors, if they cast an actor and this actor fails to show what KSH really wanted to that character to show... and people not understand its feelings or point of view and not connect with the public, it is a big problem, more so the main not being able to do it. So I think she has to be picky with her leading leads that will make the show a success or a fail...

When the drama does not well, who is the first blamed for it?? The writer. So to keep her name and reputation I think she has all rigths to be picky with the actors who will put her script alive.

"When the drama does not well, who is the first blamed for it?? The writer."
I politely disagree.
The audience and the persons who take the decisions are perfectly able to tell the difference between crappy acting and/or bad script.
Obviously, there is a conflict between the writer and the production company or the channel. Hard to say what's happening exactly and who's at fault (everyone involved, I suspect). That said, who picks who and how should have been decided when they all signed the deal so this kind of mess wouldn't happen. Also, deadlines exist and confidentiality clauses too (at least a minimum). If the drama is delayed or loses money or even worst, never happens, what's the good in being so "troublesome"? The crisis gives a bad image, pretty amateurish to that production.
Finally, the script must be the cream of the cream if the usual way of casting people can't apply to it. >.>

What's Han Chae Rim doing these days?

Or, they could cast someone from theater, if they wanted acting chops.

People actually believe that the heirs definitely will get high rating include Javabeans...it will be fun if it end up getting low rating...

how about Lee Yoo Ri and Park Shi Eun both were in her drama before although both daily drama actress they don't have any drama nowadays and it about time they to get out from that daily drama routine

This isn't what Ha Ji Won is known for, but knowing her acting skills, she basically can pull anything off.
If I were the writer, I wouldn't think twice about all these actresses and cast her if it bothered me so much. But then again, Ha Ji Won hardly accepts any roles unless they really appeal to her. Maybe that's why she becomes so immersed in her characters.

Choi kang hee ?

How about uhm ji won ?

Lee Jia looks really different in that picture. I can still recognize her, but she looks a bit off. Did she get a nose job?

um, i don't blame ksh for these problems for casting entirely. However, writers should also have an idea of who they would like to play their character. Having all of these top actresses come in and get the ax is 1.) counter-productive to the drama's development 2.) inefficient for EVERYONE 3.) discouraging for other actresses 4.) very bad for the drama's reputation and 5.) ruins relationships with the actresses that have been axed. I'm sure she didnt think they were bad actresses, just not fit for the character. I really hope they come to their senses and find an actresses that they're 90% sure would be a great fit.

I'm always amazed by how much clout Korean drama writers seem to wield. If you're "merely" a script writer here in the US, the best you can expect in the way of influence in the casting process, is the role of "casting consultant". Am I right? Of course if you have "big Kahoona" status, like Bellasario, or Shonda Rhimes (who fulfill the roles of writer, director AND producer), it's a whole different ball of wax.

I was somewhat disappointed to hear that I'd not be seeing Kim Sarang after such a long absence from Dramaland. I loved her in Secret Garden, and thought she did a pretty good job in the role of Yoon Sool. It'll be interesting to see how the casting issues of this show play out. Oh, to be a fly on the wall (one that understands Korean) during some of the production meetings for this drama....

It is hilarious to see you guys suggest Nam Sang Mi act in this problematic drama after her exhausting portrayal as Song Ji Hye in Goddess of Marriage.

I know it was a joke...hahaha but really funny to see the witty article above.

I think nam sang mi wants to rest well after the rigorous five months of shooting on the fly and shedding buckets of tears, getting verbally and mentally abused by her co-characters, and getting slammed by audience who dislike her character.

Plus im not surprised to see that GoM does not want to extend further.
I suspect one of the main reasons is that Lee Tae Ran has already started on another drama at KBS. It would be greatly unfair for her to endure two hectic shooting schedules for another two weeks.

And maybe some GoM actors have already lined up projects in October?

What about Jo Yeo Jung or Jung Yoo Mi?
These two actresses may be up for that demanding role?

Why they would go through Han Gain, Song Ji Hyo etc etc if the writer is picky. Pretty faces bleah acting. It's like having super incompetent henchmen doing the casting.

It's sad (in a sadistic mwahahaha sniff lol poor you way) that a lot of the big-named actresses are turned down because they can't really... act.

I'm kinda curious about this drama now. I mean, a drama that wanted a top-notch actress needs to have top-notch script as well, right?

Goddess of marriage is extending to thirty six episodes after all...

Quite official on this one now.

Kim soo hyun shld thank gom writer jo for taking on the challenge to extend four more episodes....

Nam sang mi, lee sang woo and kim ji hoon, pls keep on fighting!

Poor lee tae ran, i wonder how will she take the news...since she has to act in king's family? Another two more hectic weeks...of filming on both ends.

More scenes of nam sang mi please then!

http://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=108&aid=0002244214

Now extension seems like a no go after all....

Korean tv news are so uncertain huh....

One article says yes, the other article says no.

So which is which?

32 or 36?

Come on, make a decision!

Well, This isn't just a problem for this drama. But, also for potential leading actors. Better do hurry-picking before gets cancel like other drama which got cancelled. Okay, this writer makes lots of drama hits, but, there are many other options that you can choose.

For the potential actors (Song Chang Ui, Ha Suk Jin, and Jo Han Sun), maybe it doesn't look solid. Just look the example for Pots of Gold's Actors. It's a good example. I Hope the team production, including writer do something solid and hurry. Because, if not, maybe it'll affects the rating.

Why try actress han ga in,even they say that she is weak in acting for me she is one of the best actress that i like bec. watching all her drama looks she has the charisma and the looks while acting bec. you can see ih her eyes the sincerity while doing all her part as an actress.She can moves you a lot while watching her.There are lots of actress too,like jang nara,sandara park,chae rim,yoon eun hye etc...