According to media outlet reports on September 12 KST, the Seoul Central District Court has approved of a provisional seizure request filed by MBC against Studio N and Management mmm, co-producers of the tvN drama 'Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born'.

Previously, MBC accused the production companies of 'Jeongnyeon' of stealing its project and interfering in contract negotiations, claiming that Studio N and Management mmm violated the Unfair Competition Prevention Act. Originally, 'Jeongnyeon' began its production at MBC, with the broadcasting station participating in preliminary research, filming location scouting, and casting. During the negotiation, MBC offered the drama production companies 2 billion KRW per episode in production funds to secure 'Jeongnyeon' for its broadcasting lineup. 

However, shortly before filming began, Studio N accepted another offer from tvN for 2.8 billion KRW in production funds per episode. Then, once tvN picked up the production of 'Jeongnyeon', several of MBC's drama production crew members including Jung Ji In PD left the broadcasting station, relocating to tvN. As a result, MBC is demanding damages from the production companies of 'Jeongnyeon' for unlawful business practice. 

If the two sides fail to reach a settlement mediated by the court, it is likely that the case will proceed as a formal lawsuit. This would mean the airing of 'Jeongnyeon' would be postponed indefinitely until the lawsuit's conclusion.

Meanwhile, 'Jeongnyeon' starring Kim Tae Ri, Shin Ye Eun, Jung Eun Chae, and more is currently scheduled to premiere on October 12 at 9:20 PM KST. 

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