This drama, which tells the tragic story of sisters separated in childhood due to their parents' divorce and reunited in a whirlwind of catastrophic events, had garnered significant attention.
The mid-project departure of writer Kim KyungHee was attributed to differences of opinion with the production team regarding the drama's provocative development and its low viewership ratings. Although KBS has officially remained silent on the specific reasons for the departure, there is widespread speculation within the industry. Following Kim KyungHee, writer Jin YuRi took over the script, leading to changes in the drama's production credits. Notably, MYNEST Company, to which writer Jin YuRi is affiliated, was listed as a co-producer alongside the original production company, Monster Union.
The drama's viewership ratings have struggled to break into double digits after initially recording an 8% share, and its buzz has been similarly low. Amid these circumstances, actress Ha YeonJoo's past social media comments have regained attention. She revealed that she had suffered an injury that required stitches during filming and spoke candidly about the difficulties faced during the shooting process. Her remarks have resonated with many, highlighting the physical and mental challenges actors endure.
'The Two Sisters' is scheduled for a total of 100 episodes, with about half remaining to be broadcasted. It remains to be seen how the change of writers will affect the drama's future narrative and viewership, and whether Ha YeonJoo's comments will initiate any changes in the drama production environment. This incident in the Korean drama industry transcends a mere anecdote, evolving into a broader discussion about creative freedom, expression, and mutual respect between actors and production teams, suggesting its implications may be far-reaching.
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