"The Producers" was the first ever Korean network drama to air in the Friday-Saturday time slot, which was usually reserved for late-night comedy shows; network dramas had previously been strictly divided into weekday and weekend programs.
(meta data) TITLE: 'Producer' set with stellar cast, creative team  (meta data) AUTHOR: K-POP HERALD The Korea Herald #### Home > TV # 'Producer' set with stellar cast, creative team Published : Mar 10, 2015 - 16:10 Updated : Mar 10, 2015 - 16:10 As the final cast and staff for upcoming TV series "Producer" (working title) has been confirmed, featuring star actor Kim Soo-hyun and mega-hit screenwriter Park Ji-eun, industry insiders are dubbing it "the most anticipated show" of 2015. (SBS) Reports speculate whether the new series will follow up on the sensational pan-Asian success of "My Love from the Star," the 2014 drama written by Park and starring Kim as an irresistible extraterrestrial. After a one-year hiatus from the small screen, Kim is to portray a rookie television producer this time in "Producer," which will depict the dynamic work and life of television network employees. (Lotte Entertainment) In the lead are actor Cha Tae-hyun, well loved for comedic portrayals in box-office hits such as "Scandal Makers," as a veteran producer of variety entertainment shows and actress Gong Hyo-jin as a music producer. Popular singer-songwriter and actress IU will play a diva-like top celebrity singer. Alongside these four A-list stars is a high-profile producing staff, including writer Park, who is known for creating quick-paced, humorous dialogue in top-rated dramas such as "Queen of Housewives," and "Gag Concert" and "2 Days & 1 Night" director Seo Soo-min. (Loen Entertainment) The collaboration of these two industry big names has garnered much attention, especially since director Seo has previously focused on comedy and variety shows, as opposed to dramas. "Boundaries between genres are disappearing," KBS entertainment department head Park Joong-min told PD Journal newspaper. (SBS) Reports say the show's scheduling also reflects the comedy-drama genre crossover; "Producer" is set to air Fridays and Saturdays at 11 p.m., a time slot usually reserved for late-night comedy shows. The stretch from Friday into Saturday is a breakthrough as well, since network dramas until now have been strictly divided into weekday and weekend shows. "Producer" will begin shooting in late March and air in May on KBS2, reports said. By Rumy Doo (bigbird@heraldcorp.com) #### Go to the TV Section [V Report] GOT7's Yugyeom vows boundless love for fans [V Report] BTS enjoys final splash before BBQ time [V Report] GOT7's Yugyeom takes a stroll [V Report] Stray Kids ready for LA fans #### [Photo News] BTS wins big at 2018 MAMA in Hong Kong [Photo News] BTS walks red carpet at 2018 MAMA in Japan [Photo News] Rising stars Stray Kids arrive at 2018 MAMA [Photo News] BTS posts Twitter selfies after Melon Music Awards victory #### Most Read Stories : Week Big Hit to launch BTS-themed drama in 2020 Big Hit acquires music game company Superb [Kpop Herald x TwitterBlueroom] Pentagon prepares for world tour by connecting with global fans Review: BTS' 'Bring The Soul' delves into blood, sweat and tears of stardom Interview: 'Chameleonlike' Jinu of Winner sometimes obsesses over things Review: Enjoying Monsta X's LA concert at home in Seoul [V Report] Is BTS' Jimin writing a song? [V Report] Stray Kids ready for LA fans [V Report] BTS discusses V's new single Kang Daniel, Jihyo of Twice dating, agencies confirm [V Report] GOT7's Yugyeom takes a stroll [V Report] BTS' Jimin ready for serious workout [V Report] Winner celebrates fifth anniversary [V Report] BTS enjoys water sports on rainy day [V Report] BTS enjoys final splash before BBQ time [V Report] Stray Kids sad to wrap up European tour 'Avengers of K-pop': SHINee, EXO, NCT members team up in new SM supergroup [V Report] Blackpink celebrates 3rd anniversary [V Report] Fans go wild as Monsta X streams LA concert on V Live [V Report] Ateez says hi from LA [V Report] Jennie asks fans advice on her dog's health [V Report] GOT7 shares moments from global tour ####
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Park returned to her variety roots in 2015 with "The Producers", using an experimental format that combined scripted and reality television. She collaborated with a crew largely composed of variety regulars led by Seo Soo-min, chief producer of the "Happy Sunday" programming block. The series reunited Park with "My Love from the Star" leading man Kim Soo-hyun, who starred alongside Cha Tae-hyun, Gong Hyo-jin and IU in a story set in real-life network KBS and focuses on fictional employees of its variety department.