'Episode Zero' of Kim Hyun Joong's 김현중 starring drama 'City Conquest' gives a peek at the drama that will never air

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Kim Hyun Joong's starring drama 'City Conquest' was previously canceled with KBS deciding to drop the show from its line up, leading Kim Hyun Joong himself to withdraw from the drama as well. However, fans are now able to get a peek at what the drama could have been like if it had aired with the reveal of an 'Episode Zero'.

DATV, a Japanese cable channel, recently decided to air the finished scenes of 'City Conquest' which were shot in Japan in a special preview titled, 'City Conquest, Episode Zero'.

Through the snippets of the drama that never made it to the small screen, you can check out Kim Hyun Joong's acting skills as well as BTS footage above!

(Video) City Conquest Episode Teaser 2 for DATV

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(Video) DATV City Conquest Episode Zero Teaser

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DATV will air ‘City Conquest’ Digest Video

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DATV will air ‘City Conquest’ Digest Video the one that was shown from the event last October organized by HENECIA [City Conquest Memorial Event].

Genre: Variety Talk a total of 1 hour/60 minutes
Air Date: JULY
Title: City Conquest Memorial Event Version (Tentative)
Channel: DATV
Credit:   @thecityconquest

DATV Announces Cancellation of CITY CONQUEST's Broadcast on March

After the news in Korea that CC will stop shooting, I was thinking how will DATV air it. But now, they decided to post this notice.

It's a pity though... but as what I have said before, we can all move on and hope for better things to come.

Credit: @illublue on twitter for the translation

"It was previously announced that we were planning to broadcast City Conquest in March 2013. As production has ceased on the Korean side, DATV will also not be broadcasting. We deeply apologize to all those who have been anticipating its broadcast.
We ask for your understanding and hope you will continue to support us as before."

Kim Hyun Joong 김현중 to withdraw from ‘City Conquest’

Source: Osen

Trans: http://www.allkpop.com/

Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong is in the process of withdrawing from the cast of ‘City Conquest‘. The drama ran into problems earlier this month with a rejection from KBS.

His agency Key East Entertainment announced, “We’re in the process of wrapping up [Kim Hyun Joong's] leave from the drama… We’re rescheduling the events previously put aside for ‘City Conquest’, and for now, he’ll start his promotions as a singer with his Japan tour, world tour, and more.”

The label also added that Kim Hyun Joong is planning to star in a drama later this year, and that they’re currently in the midst of reviewing offers.

Actors Nam Goong Min and Jung Yu Mi are discussing their withdrawal from the drama as well.

[News] KBS and Producers Clash Over the Issue of ′City Conquest′

(Credits: Media Portal)

Eng Trans: enewsworld.mnet.com

KBS and Media Back, production company of the drama City Conquest, have entered a conflict over the reason the channel will not yield a time slot to the drama. Media Back has been saying the channel isn′t yielding for political reasons, while KBS has strongly denied the claims.

Media Back said through a press release on January 31, “The executives of the KBS drama center said the reason we were not given a time slot was because, though the quality of the drama′s content and its business value is high, its violence does not fit the mood of the launch of Korea′s new government.”

City Conquest is about the lead Baek Mir′s fight against the social evils that led his family to ruin.

It added, “We listened to the opinions of the executives while we tried to reach an agreement on the issue, and replaced our screenwriters and actors, and edited our scripts despite the loss it brought to our production costs. Soon after, however, a new president was appointed to KBS and he replaced the drama center executives, after which we were told through an unofficial route, as if they were tossing us aside, that we would not be getting a time slot.”

It then touched on the issue of the drama Iron King, saying, “The issue of the drama Iron King, which sparked much debate before the Presidential elections last year, has been brought up again in the time slot discussions, showing that [the channel] is trying too hard to show its loyalty to the new government. City Conquest′s deadline to get a time slot was to last through 2013, but the sudden new decisions that were made at the first meeting with the new executives show that KBS is being tyrannical. We also wish to question whether the new executives of the drama center are qualified to work for KBS, which is supposed to be a public broadcasting system.”

Iron King had previously been pitched into a giant controversy regarding its subject matter, as it seemed the drama would glorify former President Park Chung Hee, the father of current President-elect Park Geun Hye, as its story unravelled.

Media Back then added that the drama had already signed a contract to be sold at a hefty amount to Japan, and that it was expected to draw more profit and attention from a variety of countries around the world, supporting the competitive edge the drama has.

KBS soon answered the press release with a notice of its own, posting its stance on its official webpage.

The channel said, “We have held four meetings regarding the issue of City Conquest, and looked over it with care. We have continuously asked the drama for feedback on its quality, following our decision to wait before giving it a time slot.”

It added, “After looking through the recent scenario and plot, however, we have decided that it is not very competitive, and contains too much violence as well as other issues unfit to air in a public broadcasting channel. This is why we made the decision to deny it a time slot.”

KBS then mentioned that in an initial document handed to the producers, which showed KBS intended to allot a time slot to the drama, it was specifically stated that a time slot would be denied if the script turned out to be uncompetitive. It added it would take strict measures against the claims taken up on the part of Media Back that defamed the channel.

City Conquest stars Kim Hyun Joong, and is based on a Korean manga of the same title.

(Photos) New Media Photos of Kim Hyun Joong 김현중 as BAEK MIR

Its both surprising yet sad that these photos are released yet, the articles that come with it on the Korean portals isn't quite giving positive news on the final decision. Im still quite confused.

I really hope KEYEAST will make an official statement on this. The news have been out for a while now. At least we should also hear from them right? They cant continue to be mum about it right?

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KBS Decided Not To Air City Conquest

BIG SIGH! 

Source: No Cut News
Korean to English Translation: The City Conquest Fansite (www.cityconquest.weebly.com)
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After confirming that Kim Hyun Joong will be in the drama 'City Conquest' it already appeared with raising interest.

KBS2TV recently held a meeting and put 'Genius Lee Tae Baek' as a replacement for 'School 2013' and decided officially to not air 'City Conquest'.

KBS Official said "Regarding 'City Conquest' they have been holding meetings for a long time and an conclusion has now been made. We decided not to air it."

'City Conquest' already per-recorded some scenes in Japan starting last July. Modifying the script has been made but, the drama has a challenging production cost and contents.

Kim Hyun Joong’s City Conquest is unable to air on major TV channels

OMG. This is so sad:(

Source: Starnews
http://en.korea.com/?p=393815


The new drama series City Conquest, which stars Kim Hyun Joong, will not air on the three major TV channels in Korea (KBS, MBC, and SBS).

On December 14, a staff member from the Drama Department in KBS reported, “KBS has recently decided not to air City Conquest.”

The staff member said, “Media Baek, a production company of City Conquest, recently expressed its intention to air the series on KBS. We’ve considered it from various angles, but we thought the series doesn’t suit KBS and declined it.”

Some of officials from the broadcasting industry say, “The production company of City Conquest has also expressed its intention to air the series on MBC and SBS, but the TV stations have decided not to schedule them to air on their channels. The reason is that the content and the production cost of the series are not acceptable for the major TV channels. As far as we know, the shooting of the series has been stopped.”

City Conquest is an action drama series about Baek Mir (played by Kim Hyun Joong) taking revenge on the society that has ruined him and his family.

The series has attracted a lot of attention by starring Kim, Jung Yumi, Nam Goong Min, Kim Seung Woo, Kim Young Ho, Kim Hee Won, Park Hyo Joon, and Choi Chul Ho.

[Article + Translation] 'City Conquest' Aims To Air On January 2013

Source: OBS News
Korean to English Translation: City Conquest Site (www.cityconquest.webnode.com)
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According to the news [OBS NEWS], An official of  'City Conquest' team said that they are aiming to air on January next year. Probably a follow-up or a replacement for the drama 'School' that is scheduled to broadcast on December 3rd at 9:55 KST in KBS2.

Kim Hyun Joong and his team has already started filming last July in Japan and started filming in Korea starting last September.

Kim Hyun Joong's agency stated "KHJ is working hard for the drama and at the same time getting ready for his album".

'City Conquest' To Return Shooting On December in Korea

Source: ameblo.jp/sarang4eva/entry-11403995499.html
Japanese to English Translation: ridajun0324@twitter
Posted by: City Conquest Site (www.cityconquest.webnode.com)
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Hallyu star Kim Hyun Joong's new drama 'City Conquest' will return shooting starting this December. According to one of the drama's promoter, she wrote that the team will resume shooting despite the cold weather.

    "Even though City Conquest will start shooting next month, I'm kinda worried about the actors and staffs' health because they will be shooting in the middle of a cold weather."  

"I'm planning to bring miso soup and hot packs to keep them warm."

"Korea will be hit by the cold wave 1st time in 20 years! Looks like the first snow already came down yesterday night. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to watch it. However, I still went out and had fun with the snow. I had soju and hot pot (food). It's really getting cold in Korea. But I will get over with this cold weather with my hot pot and floor heating."

'City Conquest' started shooting early this July from several places in Japan and Korea. Some of the casts already gave up their current project to give focus filming this drama.

(Fan Photos) Kim Hyun Joong(김현중) Handsome In Brown at Incheon Airport for HAPPY CAMP RECORDING

Oh my... HE IS SO HANDSOME!!! PLEASE LET ME SPAZZ! LOL.

Ok..ok. So weve seen him a lot in airports but maybe because it had been a while that we saw him that I feel this way. Im so happy to see him again and much more because he didnt disappoint this time with the wait we endured! lol.

And he seems to be chubbier this time right? Glad he had some weight back after a much deserved rest^^ 

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CITY CONQUEST Photo Update: Handsome Baek Mir Teaser Photos

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(Photo) Kim Hyun Joong(김현중) "UNLIMITED" Limited Edition for HENECIA JAPAN Members

Aigoo envy! The Limited edition is sooo great!

Credit: HENECIA JAPAN

Kim Hyun Joong(김현중) Official Japan Tour 2013 UNLIMITED Goods

Another set of goodies. Though there is quite a disadvantage for overseas fans, we cant purchase through DATV. So sorry there dear friends!

Credit: http://datv.jp/shopping/

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PHOTO SET(3 photos) 500 YEN

BAG 2500 YEN

TOWEL 1500 YEN

PORTABLE HEATING PAD CASE 1200 YEN

LIGHT STICK 1500 YEN

HYUN-JOONG.COM Video Update: Kim Hyun Joong(김현중) at City Conquest Premium Event

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HENECIA JAPAN Update: City Conquest Fan Meeting Changed to KIMHYUNJOONG JAPAN TOUR 2013 "UNLIMITED"

It was first announced that there will be a City Conquest Fanmeet early 2013, however, changes occured, hence, this announcement. As I understand, nothing really changed except well the theme of the fanmeeting which is now more on Hyun Joong's upcoming album, "UNLIMITED".

Credit: HENECIA.JP
KHJ_Jagiya on twitter

KHJ JAPAN TOUR UNLIMITED 2013
January 6, 2013 Saitama Super Arena

(Photo) Kim Hyun Joong(김현중) Looking A Lot Like A "Handsome CEO" for THE FACE SHOP's "Life Is A Miracle" Ad

Oh... This is one of my wish "ACTING ROLE" for Hyun Joong. A CEO in love... LOL.

Hot isnt he?

Credit: The faceshop

(Article) Kim Hyun Joong(김현중) Goes All The Way For 'City Conquest'

Credit: http://www.kpopstarz.com/

Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong is showing his passion for acting.

Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong is showing his passion for acting.

Kim Hyun Joong pushed everything back in his other schedules in order to focus on "City Conquest" and its shoots.

He debuted in 2009 in "Boys Over Flowers" and continued in other romantic dramas, but not faring as well as he had hoped. He prepared for "City Conquest," in hopes of a stronger return. As this was his first action attempt, he attended lessons at action schools. 

Kim Hyun Joong finished the filming in Japan, which started in July and began shootin gin Korea on September 25th. After that, he went over to Southeast Asia and continued the production. 

"City Conquest" has already been sold in Japan, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, totaling sales of over $10 million. After ending its run on KBS, it will air on Japanese cable channel DATV.