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‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Likely to Have Second Season

‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Likely to Have Second Season

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The blockbuster TV fantasy series “Arthdal Chronicles” will likely come back with a second season despite its lower-than-expected viewership, its broadcaster tvN said Monday. “We’re positively considering making a second season,” an official from tvN said. “The decision has not been finalized yet, but the possibility is high.” Details [...]

‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Highlights Longtime Issue of Overworking Crew

‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Highlights Longtime Issue of Overworking Crew

SEOUL, Jun. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — With tvN’s big-budget fantasy drama “Arthdal Chronicles” grappling with allegations of mistreating crew during filming, the harsh production environments of the South Korean television industry have come into the limelight. Even before its premiere on June 1, the 40 billion-won (US$33.7 million) drama was under fire for allegedly violating [...]

Blockbuster ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Under Fire for Similarity with Famous Dramas, Films

Blockbuster ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Under Fire for Similarity with Famous Dramas, Films

SEOUL, Jun. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The blockbuster fantasy series “Arthdal Chronicles” has been struggling not only with its lower-than-expected viewership ratings but with a ballooning controversy over its apparent resemblance to famous TV dramas and movies. First aired on June 1 by cable channel tvN, the weekend drama is about a story when politics [...]

After Weak Start, ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Has Mixed Viewership Prospects

After Weak Start, ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Has Mixed Viewership Prospects

SEOUL, Jun. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Having underperformed given its star-studded cast and huge budget, the blockbuster fantasy series “Arthdal Chronicles” is the subject of mixed views on whether it can rebound in the second week of its run. The new weekend drama aired by cable channel tvN is about people living in the ancient [...]