Korean Drama: Netflix, CJ and JTBC Halt Production as Coronavirus Returns

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Production of films and TV series across South Korea is being halted as the country undergoes a resurgence of the coronavirus. Companies including industry leaders CJ ENM, JTBC and Netflix have all…

The country had seemingly been successful in controlling earlier waves of the COVID-19 outbreak through strict border controls, rapid testing and rigorous contact testing. But since the beginning of August, the number of new confirmed cases has shot up. There has been a seven-fold increase in the past week, and over 300 cases were reported on both Saturday and Sunday. Some 288 new cases were reported on Tuesday.

JTBC, a private-sector producer and broadcaster, has halted two drama series “Private Life” and “Run On.” It is known that at least one staffer on “Private Life” was given a COVID-19 test after being in contact with a crew member from another show, who tested positive. CJ ENM advised that filming is already complete on tvN’s “Stranger” and “Record of Youth,” meaning that they can air on schedule. Other sources have toldCJ ENM said that tvN’s “Flower of Evil” and OCN’s “Missing: The Other Side” are also affected by stoppages, but it is not clear whether their release dates will have to change.

“Since our content production lead time is long, our 2020 plans for launching original shows and films continue to be largely intact. And our content acquisition efforts remain on track and business as usual for now,” said the source.

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Good. I’m still reeling that “Parasite” was allowed to win an Oscar (in the “Best Film” category, no less). It’s NOT an American film and should have only been considered for foriegn film categoriies. Oscar/Emmy judges are corrupt and bought-off IMHO. Films suck today.

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