Girl’s Day Hyeri & Lee Jun Young’s ‘May I Help You’ Postpones Broadcast For A Week— Here’s Why
The television debut of MBC TV's "May I Help You" starring Girl's Day Hyeri and Lee Jun Young has been received well by the public, earning high praises for the two lead stars' impeccable performances.
However, the drama announced its temporarily canceling its broadcast during the first week of November. Here's what happened!
'May I Help You' Postpones Broadcast To Mourn Itaewon Disaster Victims
Girl's Day Hyeri and Lee Jun Young's international hit series "May I Help You" temporarily cancels its broadcast in the first week of November.
On November 3, MBC announced that the drama will be postponed in consideration of the Itaewon crowd crush disaster.
Since "May I Help You" centers on the story of a funeral director who grants the wishes of the deceased, the production unit of the series decided that it would be best to delay the drama rather to give respect to the victims and the bereaved family.
"Some of the contents of the drama might come off insensitive for the victims' loved ones, as well as the people who experienced the disaster directly or indirectly," a representative of the production unit reasoned.
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They also said, "We decided to cancel the drama's broadcast for a week to polish some contents, and present comforting work to the viewers."
The Itaewon Halloween crowd crush took place on October 29 after 100,000 people flocked to the party, resulting in 156 deaths and 157 seriously injured people.
In particular, the South Korean government announced a national mourning period from October 30 to November 5.
Girl's Day Hyeri Praised For Improved Acting Performance
Since she made her television debut as an actress, Girl's Day Hyeri received polarizing opinions and reactions about her acting chops.
The singer-actress has been criticized for her similar roles-from "Reply 1988," "My Roommate Is A Gumiho" to "Moonshine"-Hyeri has always played the cheerful female lead.
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Because her performances were deemed lackluster, Hyeri surprised the public when she made her small screen comeback with "May I Help You."
In the series, she plays the role of a funeral director where Hyeri flaunts her improved acting chops. Her microacting which mainly uses expressions to convey feelings and emotions are on another level, leaving viewers in awe.
With this, many viewers are looking forward to seeing more of actress Hyeri in the future! Catch "May I Help You" every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:50 p.m. KST on MBC TV!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
