MBC's 늑대 (Wolf) Postponed to May

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In the last Korean Weekly News we discussed a little about MBC's possible solutions to the 늑대 (Wolf) problem. But they were much quicker than anyone could possibly expect, and took an important decision today. As you may know, two of the Drama's leads, Moon Jung-Hyuk and Han Ji-Min, suffered serious injuries while filming the show's 3rd Episode on January 22. The two were immediately hospitalized, and are still receiving treatment for their injuries (Han's are mostly shock-related, Moon injured his back and right ankle). MBC aired a hastily wrapped up 3rd Episode, and kept delaying the airing of the 4th and following episodes. But they'd eventually have to make a decision, since Moon couldn't realistically come back to the shoot any time soon, and acting is the last thing you should do when you hit your head on the concrete.

Well, the decision has been made: 'Wolf' has been postponed to May. From February 6, MBC will air the 8 Episode show 내 인생의 스페셜 (My Life's Special), which has been in the can for quite some time. MBC decided this morning to postpone the show, as Moon's health wasn't good enough to return to shooting, and they couldn't continue delaying the airing of the show, replaced by One-Episode specials, documentary and movies. This doesn't change in any way 공주님 (Princess)'s -- the follow up drama starring Kim Rae-Won and Jung Ryeo-Won -- schedule, which will still air in March, and start shooting in a few days. 'Wolf' now moves to May, the slot which was supposed to be occupied by the Historical Drama 주몽 (Jumong), which will now have more time to shoot. Moon apologized to the fans, producers and fellow actors from his hospital bed, promising he'll do his best to come back soon.

'My Life's Special' stars Kim Seung-Woo and Myung Se-Bin, and was produced by Kim Jong-Hak Production, J&H Film and Media Family. It shot from July to September last year as a 12 Episodes Drama. The show also stars Shin Sung-Woo, Sung Ji-Roo, Choi Jong-Won and Kim Roi-Ha, all capable actors, so it should be pretty decent. Even though 'My Life's Special' will have to undergo editing to shorten its 12 Episodes down to 8 (although the station is considering two additional episodes), this is the best possible decision MBC could make. 'Wolf' had pretty average ratings, but now the buzz regarding the two actors' accident might reignite interest when they start again this Spring, well rested and fully recovered.

[Sources: Star News 1, Star News 2, Star News 3, Star News 4]

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