Update: Coffee Prince extension still pending
All right, first, let me just say that I don’t think we have to worry about Coffee Prince, or even Yoon Eun Hye.
I think a lot of the recent “news” coming out is a bit alarmist, which is a general flaw of the Korean entertainment media, which I think runs more like gossip reporting at times than news. I kinda feel a little bit responsible for contributing to the alarmism with my post yesterday. I don’t doubt that Yoon Eun Hye is suffering from headaches, but I really don’t think it’s a grave issue. (Personally, I’d wondered if that was a story leaked to generate human interest and sympathy in what is otherwise a dry contract negotiation. But that’s just my general cynicism of media.)
According to these two following articles posted by Newsen, both dated August 10, the extension of the series has yet to reach a final decision. Two key points:
The biggest obstacle in deciding on the extension is related to complications with Yoon Eun Hye’s management company Eight Peaks. In July, when Eight Peaks tried to force her to appear in their own production, Yoon Eun Hye demanded that they cancel her contract with them, and they have prevented her from receiving her pay of 20 million won.
“It is not that Yoon Eun Hye is opposed to extending the run of ‘Coffee Prince.’ It is only that because of issues with her management company, it is unclear to which party her payment should be sent.”
The drama department is not worried and believes it will not be much of an issue to produce the additional two episodes. Yoon Eun Hye is said to be in considerations (suggesting it is likely she will reply in the affirmative).
And lastly, here’s my personal opinion: People have contract disputes all the time. It’s not pleasant, but it’s especially common in the entertainment industry where so much money and fame is at stake. But a contract dispute ain’t gonna kill the girl. Come on, she can carry guys twice her weight and she can’t withstand a legal dispute?
Second: Again, I know I’m fanning the flames by bothering to post on this at all, but I kind of have the opinion that Korean entertainment media tends to report anything and EVERYTHING in order to generate “news.” So what could be a normal discussion is blown out of proportion with eager reporters ready to “expose” every step of the process, creating a false sense of alarm about the dire situation of all involved. I remember similar worries over Chae Rim holding out when Dal Ja’s Spring was extended two episodes, and there was all this talk of contracts and money disputes. In the end, everything went off without a hitch.
Now, since it’s Friday, have a happy song:
(Random) SONG OF THE DAY
Jelly Boy (해파리 소년) - “때로는 친절한 그녀” (sometimes a nice girl) [ zShare download ]
소속사 갈등 윤은혜 ‘커프’ 연장 오늘 (10일) 합의 이룰듯
[2007-08-10 08:55:27]
[뉴스엔 조은별 기자]
MBC 월화드라마 ‘커피프린스 1호점’(이하 ‘커프’/극본 이정아 장현주/연출 이윤정)의 주연배우 윤은혜가 10일 드라마 연장과 관련된 합의를 이룰 것으로 보인다.
윤은혜의 한 측근은 “10일 MBC와 드라마 연장과 관련된 구체적인 합의안을 논의할 예정이다”고 밝혔다.
윤은혜가 ‘커프’ 연장에 미온한 반응을 보인 것은 현재 진행 중인 소속사 에이트픽스와의 갈등 때문. 지난 7월 자사 프로그램 출연을 강요한 소속사 에이트픽스 측에 계약해지를 요구하는 내용증명서를 발송한 윤은혜는 현재 ‘커프’의 회당 출연료 2,000만원을 지급받지 못하고 있는 것으로 알려졌다.
난처한 것은 MBC 측도 마찬가지. 드라마국의 한 고위관계자는 “윤은혜가 ‘커프’ 연장을 반대할 것이라고 생각하지는 않는다. 다만 드라마 출연 직후 소속사 문제가 불거져 출연료를 어느 쪽에 줘야 할지 몰라 지급을 미루고 있다”고 말하며 “묵묵히 드라마 출연에만 전념하고 있는 윤은혜에게 고마운 마음 뿐이다”고 전했다.
현재 윤은혜가 출연하고 있는 ‘커피프린스 1호점’은 시청률 30%대를 넘나들며 최고의 인기를 구가하고 있다.
조은별 mulgae@newsen.com
‘커프’ 연장 최종확정 담판, 다음 주로 미뤄질 듯 [2007-08-10 18:47:19]
[뉴스엔 고홍주 기자]
MBC 월화드라마 ‘커피프린스 1호점’(극본 이정아 장현주/ 연출 이윤정)의 연장 합의 시점이 다음 주로 미뤄질 전망이다.
당초 10일 이뤄질 예정이었던 연장 합의는 제작진과 윤은혜 측의 만남이 성사되지 못해 다음 주를 기약하게 됐다.
윤은혜의 한 측근은 10일 “이날 MBC 드라마국을 방문해 연장과 관련된 구체적인 합의안을 논의할 예정이었으나 사정상 미뤄지게 됐다”고 밝혔다.
윤은혜 측은 지난 8일 MBC에서 연장 확정 방침을 발표하자 연장 방안에 합의한 적이 없다는 엇갈린 답변을 내놔 추이를 주목케 했다.
연장 결정에 가장 큰 장애 요소는 윤은혜가 소속사 에이트픽스와 갈등 관계에 놓여있다는 것. 지난 7월 자사 프로그램 출연을 강요한 소속사 에이트픽스 측에 계약해지를 요구하는 내용증명서를 발송한 윤은혜는 현재 드라마의 회당 출연료 2,000만원을 지급받지 못하고 있는 것으로 알려졌다.
현재 윤은혜 측은 연장 방안에 대해 긍정적인 검토를 하고 있는 중이다.
드라마국 관계자는 “윤은혜 측의 결정만 남은 상태지만 2회 연장에 있어 별 무리는 따르지 않을 듯하다”고 전했다.
한편, 윤은혜가 연장에 최종 동의할 경우 ‘커피프린스 1호점’은 당초 예정됐던 16회에서 2회 연장을 결정해 28일 종영하게 된다. 마지막 방송분에서는 제작 과정 등을 담은 스페셜 방송으로 꾸며질 예정이어서 사실상 1회 연장으로 볼 수 있다.
‘커피프린스 1호점’은 현재까지 12회가 방영됐다.
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yea i was figuring that it was mostly speculation that was blown out of proportion on a slow news day. but still hopefully yoon eunhye is healthy enough to get through the production of coffee prince, and the legal battle with her management company over her contract disputes.
I totally agreed with you.
It must be really hard to be a celebrity in Korea. So much issues with their agencies.
Eight Peaks seem like a very company to deal with. I think this is like my 2nd time hearing about them re contract disputes.
“Now, since it’s Friday,”
Wow, now this blog even reminds me it’s time to put out the trash! Javabeans-ism is looking like becoming a whole way of life. But more seriously, the deflation of possible media hype re YEH’s health is reassuring, and thanks, javabeans, for letting us take that into our weekends too.
Sorry for helping with the fanning of the alarm
woohoo! hoping all works well.
so..is the extension issue the only thing that is pending? it’s nothing to do with the previously commited 16 episodes? coz personally i dont mind not having it extended if it’ll only cause delay in their telecast. i also agree with you that the issue was just blown out of proportion. i mean i’m not saying that YEH camp is faking illness or something, i believe they’re not. her illness is not the main reason for possibly not having CP extended it’s all about legal issues which i hope they can solve amicably.
btw, TGIF, have a nice weekend everyone…….i’m eagerly anticipating Monday & Tuesday’s telecasts & of course Javabeans Summaries ^0^
totally agree with you !
entertaiement industry is like that !!!
thank you and have a nice week end ^^
thank you so much for givin us this info, i was looking all over.
Phew! Thanks! I was worrying about YEH’s health all last night and today. Glad to hear that it’s most likely just “media news” instead of real news. I wonder if her headaches are in any way related to all the crying that she’s had to do… one of the most common and overlooked causes of headaches is dehydration. Also, by the time we think that we are thirsty we are already dehydrated. In particular with it being summer, please remember to drink water everyone!
a cool thing for YEH to do would be to just say, “Hey, don’t worry. I’ll just do the last 2 episodes for free.” That’s what i was thinking while reading this. kinda would clear up the issue, huh?
Hahaha.. I’m laughing over the kotatsulove’s comment. Hmm..
I like the cynicism, javabeans. Well. I am generally more cynical but I save my cynical for things I’m not very concerned with. With things I like, I generally think it’s all sweet and dandy. What? I didn’t say I’m not deluded. Doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the cynicism though. Justified cycnicism always get a chuckle from me.
kotatsulove it’s easier said than done. YEH hasn’t even been paid for Coffee Prince yet.
It’s not up to her to just say, she’ll do it for free. She is bound by contract to her management company, any little thing that she does against her management company can be held against her in court because her contract with them has yet to be terminated.
Thank goodness, the coffee princess is ok. Hopefully, the coffee princess’ problem will be resolved soon. Nice weekend, everyone!!
Yup, I thought the same thing too. The entertainment media is like a roller-coaster - some people like the excitement of riding it UP and DOWN until you’re right back where you started. I think we cynics.. tee hee… have lost our stomachs for it. Coffee Prince, on the other hand, is a ride I’M LOVING!
DRAMABEANS had you read this article yet? A must read
http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Yoon-Eun-Hye-If-8-Peaks-does-not-cancel-the-contract-I-will-not-hesitate-to-sue-talk422010.html
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http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Yoon-Eun-Hye-If-8-Peaks-does-not-cancel-the-contract-I-will-not-hesitate-to-sue-talk422010.html
Yoon Eun Hye already got the part for Que Sera Sera. She was personally approached by the director to be the main lead actress.
Infact YEH was already completed the script reading for Que Sera Sera, when all of a sudden 8 Peaks her management company, cancelled her participation for QSS without her permission or her knowledge, because they wanted YEH to act in a series that they were producing.
Because of what 8 Peaks did, it made YEH looked totally unprofessional in the eyes of the media and the QSS PD, thus it did tarnish her good image a bit, and it got worse cause, she also got the brunt of the netizens like some of Eric’s fans because they blamed her for the delay of the series. - endurance