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The Producers

TV·2015–2015·1 season, 12 episodes·KBS2·Comedy, Drama·1h 20m·7.4·Created by Park Ji-eun, Seo Min-soo, Hong Yoon-sung

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A rookie producer joins the Korean Broadcasting System to be near his secret crush and enters the madcap world of network TV, where ratings rule.

Castfull cast & details

Cha Tae-hyunCha Tae-hyunRa Joon-moGong Hyo-jinGong Hyo-jinTak Ye-jiKim Soo-hyunKim Soo-hyunBaek Seung-chanIUIUCindyIm Ye-jinIm Ye-jinPark Bong-soonKim Hee-chanKim Hee-chanTak Ye-joonKim Jong-sooKim Jong-sooBaek Bo-sunKim Hye-okKim Hye-okLee Hoo-nam

Episodes by season

Season0112Episodes2015Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Producers S01E01The Variety Department, UnintentionallyMay 15, 2015—On his first day of work, Seung-chan is interviewed by “Documentary 3 Days” for a feature on working at KBS and gets a taste of his complex
  2. S01E02The Producers S01E02News of Quitting, UnintentionallyMay 16, 2015—Jun-mo has to orchestrate bad news, Cindy stops by her ruthless agent’s office and Seung-chan struggles to get toner cartridge for the team
  3. S01E03The Producers S01E03Pheasant Instead of Chicken, UnintentionallyMay 22, 2015—Seung-chan feels hated at work, Ye-jin frets about paying for car repairs and the “Two Days and One Night” team tries a new concept.
  4. S01E04The Producers S01E04Acting That Way, UnintentionallyMay 23, 2015—Seung-chan’s team tests new games for the show relaunch, Ye-jin gets a notice from the communications commission and Cindy takes a calculate
  5. S01E05The Producers S01E05Understanding EditingMay 29, 2015—Cindy gets a hard lesson about herself, Jun-mo takes a stand and Ye-jin has too much to drink. Seung-chan learns the ins and outs of food de
  6. S01E06The Producers S01E06Understanding Broadcast AccidentsMay 30, 2015—Seung-chan confronts Jun-mo, Ye-jin confides in Seung-chan and Cindy wants to try a new sweet public persona after running into saintly Lee
  7. S01E07The Producers S01E07Understanding Media PlayJune 5, 2015—Ye-jin and Jun-mo get an unexpected visitor, Seung-chan works on his poker face and rumors start flying when Cindy goes missing.
  8. S01E08The Producers S01E08Understanding Love LinesJune 6, 2015—Seung-chan’s reaction confuses Cindy, the entertainment department takes part in the annual sports meet and Go A-ra visits the show.
  9. S01E09The Producers S01E09Understanding PreemptionsJune 12, 2015—Seung-chan helps Ye-jin move into her new place, “Two Days and One Night” gets bumped, Jun-mo resolves not to lose his spot and Cindy has do
  10. S01E10The Producers S01E10Understanding PreviewsJune 13, 2015—Jun-mo is unsure if he wants to let go, Seung-chan tries editing, Cindy shows her hand and Ye-jin thinks she’s good at reading situations.
  11. S01E11The Producers S01E11Understanding RatingsJune 19, 2015—Seung-chan doesn’t want to lose hope, Jun-mo wonders if producers get to decide, Ye-jin seeks relationship advice and Cindy deals with bad p
  12. S01E12The Producers S01E12Understanding Long Running ProgramsJune 20, 2015—The team questions Jun-mo’s decision, Seung-chan wants a reshoot, Cindy’s conflict with Byun comes to a head and the show’s future is unclea

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