K-drama Jeong Nyeon with Kim Tae Ri in Controversy After MBC Invests in the Drama But the Production Sells Broadcast Rights to tvN

New year and the first K-drama controversy of 2024 is here. It centers around the female empowerment period drama Jeong Nyeon with Kim Tae Ri as the lead and a strong supporting cast of actresses Shin Ye Eun, Ra Mi Ran, and Moon So Ri. The PD directed The Red Sleeve Cuff which was a critical and ratings hit for MBC so the network worked closely with the production of this drama since the onset and even invested money in the pre-production. But in the end the production sold the drama broadcast rights to tvN rather than the expected airing on MBC. Reportedly MBC will take legal action against tvN for stealing this away but I don’t see that happening as honestly this occurrence is likely common as networks jostle for dramas and maybe this one is getting news because it’s so high profile and Kim Tae Ri is a near sure fire winner in any drama she picks.

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