Why Do Television Drama Directors Refrain from Acting Direction? : The Reconfiguration of Acting Direction and Coordinative Practice

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This research examines the phenomenon of directors refraining from directly guiding actors in drama production, attributing it to practical conditions within the production environment rather than personal tendencies.
In-depth interviews with drama producers from terrestrial broadcasting networks.
Analysis of the role of directors in acting guidance within contemporary production environments.
Examination of factors such as actor capabilities, director education, budget constraints, and the influence of star power.
Directors' non-involvement in acting direction results from intertwined factors like enhanced actor skills and lack of acting training for directors.
The shift towards platform-centric production and the growing power of star actors alters the dynamics of power and collaboration in drama creation.
The meaning of acting guidance has evolved, emphasizing coordinative involvement over traditional educational intervention.

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The study investigates why directors do not provide acting direction in dramas, highlighting changes in collaborative practices.

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Ba다 et al. (2026) studied this question.

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