Ji Seong and Hyeon Bin, a fateful choice

It's a war in the miniseries market.

Some get a few million for an episode and some get paid in the tens of millions. Choosing the right scenario is critical. One project might change someone's future and decide how much he or she is worth. Their fee lies on their decision and so does the number of advertisement contracts. Top stars also have to be sincere about what they decide to maintain their status.

Here's whereJi SeongandHyeon Bin's competition comes in. They are both starring in the MBC drama "Kill Me, Heal Me" and SBS "Hyde, Jekyll and I", respectively. The results show thatJi Seongis obviously in the lead. The viewing percentage doubles that ofHyeon Bin's and reviews about their acting also differ.

However, not many expectedJi Seongto win.Hyeon Bininitially was given the script for "Kill Me, Heal Me". Pen Entertainment struggled to hold onto him but they failed. He chose "Hyde, Jekyll and I" instead. This is his first drama since his National Service duty. Attention drew to this drama because of this and people expected viewing percentages to soar.

The production for "Kill Me, Heal Me" failed to getHyeon Binand they also gave out the script to many actors.Lee Seung-giwas a likely candidate but he didn't join. They reached out toJi SeongandHwang Jeong-eum, who previously starred together in KBS 2TV"Secrets", so there was a chance that it could get boring.

It must not have been easy forJi Seongto agree to a drama that so many actors turned down. However, he didn't let his ego get the best of him and showed his passion for the drama. He said at the press conference, "I wanted to do this drama ever since I heard about the troubles it went through with casting. Then it came to me".

Eventually,Ji SeongandHyeon Bingot what they wanted. However, Lady Luck only stuck toJi Seong. He is being reviewed that it is the best decision of his life and he manages to stay in the lead. On the other hand,Hyeon Binis in tears. His drama has been in the single digit since the beginning and critics are saying he needs a change. It must hurt more as he was a well-known star.

The exchange of joy and sorrow is also shown in the number of ads they made. Agents used to preferHyeon BinandHan Ji-minoverJi SeongandHwang Jeong-eum. The standard to a sale advertisement relies on the stardom of the main model. At first theHyeon Bineffect had influence, resulting in total sales, but now, it's the other way around. With the popularity of "Kill Me, Heal Me" rising more and more, "Hyde, Jekyll and I" is dropping.

The two dramas formed competition at first for their similarities in element and casting. However,Hyeon Binlost andJi Seongis the last one standing. Their choices changed their fates.