KBS eventually bowed its head, apologizing for the controversy over the abuse of words and safety accidents of 'Taejong Yi Bang-won'.
On the afternoon of the 24th, KBS apologized for the recent controversy through the article "I will be reborn as KBS to keep the basics of respect for life".
On the 19th, the Animal Freedom Solidarity claimed that there was animal abuse at the shooting site of KBS1 Daeha Drama 'Taejong Yi Bang-won'. In the 7th film "Taejong Yi Bang-won" which was held in November last year, Lee Sung-gye pointed out that the horse used for shooting was tied upside down by wire tied to the back foot while shooting the scene of falling out.
Since then, public opinion has been infested as a video showing the moment the word actually collapsed. The controversy grew because the stunt Actor who was filming was also found to have been involved in an accident, such as fainting and being injured. Since then, KBS has made a primary apology and response, but the apology has made public opinion worse as it was announced that the horse died a week after shooting.
KBS, which defeated the 13th and 14th 'Taejong Yi Bang-won' which had to be broadcast on the 22nd and 23rd, once again announced an apology in four days. "I am deeply apologizing to the viewers and the people once again, feeling the responsibility of not protecting the life of the animal put into the shooting of the Drama," he said. "There is no scene to shoot while threatening the life of the animal. KBS believes that this accident is a disaster caused by lack of awareness of life ethics and animal welfare. "He added that he will prepare regulations related to the production for animal safety and welfare as soon as possible.
In addition, KBS said it will identify its own precise accident situation and will faithfully investigate external agencies such as police. "I will be reborn as KBS, which keeps the basics of respect for life," he repeatedly apologized. However, the attitude that contrasts with the first apology that tried to reduce this incident to simply 'an accident of injustice' is regrettable.
Despite this change in KBS's position, the future of 'Taejong Yi Bang-won' is still unclear. The special broadcasts, which were scheduled to be held on the 29th and 30th of the weekend ahead of the New Year holidays, as well as the 13th and 14th episodes that were not released through one defeat were again misfired. There is no definite plan for future formation.
Also, all filming has been suspended since the controversy broke out. An official said, "I am stopping shooting for a while with an apology for the controversy. We are working on the reorganization of the production system. " Even if the broadcast resumes due to the fact that the existing shooting has progressed considerably, there will be no major obstacle to the production, but the longer the shooting stops, the more likely it is to get on the air.