Bae Injured from Fight Scenes
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By Kwon Mee-yoo
Actor Bae Yong-joon will keep on shooting the drama "Taewangsasingi" ("The Four Guardian Gods of the King"), despite a serious injury that requires surgery.
Widely known in Japan as "Yonsama", Bae is currently starring in the MBC blockbuster as Damdeok, who become the 19th King Gwanggaeto of the Goguryeo Kingdom (B.C. 37-A.D. 668).
While filming for a big fight scene in the 17th episode, a fellow actor fell from a wire onto Bae's neck, causing him to rupture a cervical disk and sprain a shoulder ligament. Bae is said to be unable to move his neck freely and is suffering from severe pain.
Bae already pulled a ligament in his right index finger on Oct. 24, which made it hard for him to hold a sword prop.
BOF, Bae's management agency, said that Bae is battling on using painkillers and tape supports due to the tight schedule. It will arrange Bae's hospitalization and surgery after the completion of the drama.
Japanese media quickly reported Bae's injury as well since he is a hallyu icon.
Despite the imminent shooting schedule and Bae's injury, "Taewangsasingi" recorded a viewer rating of 31.6% on Nov. 15, according to TNS Media Korea. The drama has recorded over a 30% rating for five consecutive episodes.
As Damdeok unites the power of four guardian gods, the last episode of "Taewangsasingi" is planned to be aired on Dec. 5, Wednesday, followed by an on-scene documentary, "Taewangsasingi Special 2", on Thursday.
Actor Bae Yong-joon will keep on shooting the drama "Taewangsasingi" ("The Four Guardian Gods of the King"), despite a serious injury that requires surgery.
Widely known in Japan as "Yonsama", Bae is currently starring in the MBC blockbuster as Damdeok, who become the 19th King Gwanggaeto of the Goguryeo Kingdom (B.C. 37-A.D. 668).
While filming for a big fight scene in the 17th episode, a fellow actor fell from a wire onto Bae's neck, causing him to rupture a cervical disk and sprain a shoulder ligament. Bae is said to be unable to move his neck freely and is suffering from severe pain.
Bae already pulled a ligament in his right index finger on Oct. 24, which made it hard for him to hold a sword prop.
BOF, Bae's management agency, said that Bae is battling on using painkillers and tape supports due to the tight schedule. It will arrange Bae's hospitalization and surgery after the completion of the drama.
Japanese media quickly reported Bae's injury as well since he is a hallyu icon.
Despite the imminent shooting schedule and Bae's injury, "Taewangsasingi" recorded a viewer rating of 31.6% on Nov. 15, according to TNS Media Korea. The drama has recorded over a 30% rating for five consecutive episodes.
As Damdeok unites the power of four guardian gods, the last episode of "Taewangsasingi" is planned to be aired on Dec. 5, Wednesday, followed by an on-scene documentary, "Taewangsasingi Special 2", on Thursday.
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