[ARTICLE] Kim Hyun Joong will be Pulling out of City Conquest Production
After reading the news that Kim Hyun Joong has announced his intention to pull out of the drama City Conquest because of the controversy caused by KBS denial of a time slot, I am filled with a heavy heart. My poor jagiya, he must be mourning, even in the midst of his successful Japanese tour for Unlimited. I am sure it is easier because he is so busy, but I know he must be sad.
It turns out the rejection by KBS is politically fueled, just as I suspected. Of course, the station is recoiling from the accusations by Baek Media that they have tossed the drama aside because of the new President Elect of S. Korea and the desire to save face for the new government. The plot of the drama addresses some societal ills, and could possibly be seen as an attack on the government, so KBS has cowed to save face. This may have been foreseen by the production company, as they attempted to change the script and replace the actors to cater to KBS's fears.
As 2012 comes to a close, I would like to celebrate the year in memories and pictures. Kim Hyun Joong was listed as one of the all star lineup for China's Jiangsu Satellite TV's New Year's Eve Gala 2012. He will be performing on stage at the event, and I hope to see it on youtube as an exciting year end for 2012. I know Hyun Joong would be happy to spend the evening with his fans as his official "date." And we will give him the greatest gift we can give as the clock tolls midnight by pushing him into 2013 as the #1 on the Oricon chart and giving him the Yahoo Buzz award! Buy UNLIMITED now, now, now!
