The highly anticipated tvN drama 'Jeongnyeon-i,' starring Kim Tae-ri, faces uncertain prospects due to a legal dispute that has halted its premiere.
On October 10, the Seoul District Court granted MBC's request for preliminary injunction against the production companies Studio N and NPO Entertainment, following allegations of unfair competition and breach of contract. MBC stated that they endured significant losses despite having actively participated in the pre-production process, which included actor casting and location scouting. After negotiations over production costs fell through, the show's broadcasting was shifted from MBC to tvN, prompting the legal actions.
'Jeongnyeon-i' centers on a naturally gifted vocal talent vying for the title of the best national opera performer in the post-Korean War era. The show's main character, Jeongnyeon-i, is portrayed by actress Kim Tae-ri, promising a captivating story filled with both rivalry and growth.
Originally scheduled to premiere on October 12 at 9:20 PM, the drama now faces a critical delay due to these ongoing legal challenges.