Sungkyunkwan ends on a high, Giant approaches 30%
by javabeans
It may have not enjoyed a ratings bonanza, but KBS’s Sungkyunkwan Scandal has surely earned the designation of being a hot mania property (not unlike last year’s youth sensation You’re Beautiful), and the fusion-historical-romantic-comedy series ended with a 12.8% rating on Tuesday.
It’s not a spectacular number, but a solid one that managed to double the drama’s premiere ratings of 6.3%. For a while there it looked as though Sungkyunkwan would find itself stuck in single-digit territory, sandwiched between two heavy hitters (MBC’s Dong Yi, SBS’s Giant), but the finale of the former allowed this little gem to crack into double-digits.
I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say this, but [NOT-REALLY-A-SPOILER ALERT] the drama ended happily with its 20th episode, and thankfully, none of our Joseon Quartet were sacrificed in the process. (You didn’t really think they kill off show-stealer Moon Jae-shin, right?) [/SPOILER]
Meanwhile, Giant stopped just short of breaking the 30% mark with a 29.8%, while Queen of Reversals stayed solidly at 11%. The latter had been hoping for a much stronger run than it’s had thus far, given Queen of Housewives’ runaway success last year, but despite sharing a similarly cute, fast-paced vibe, Reversals hasn’t managed to tap into that special somethin’ to propel it to the same heights. (Although the most obvious answer might be the simplest: There’s no Tae-bong!)
Via OSEN
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51 anais
November 2, 2010 at 10:24 PM
K- folks, I seem to have a bad habit of being a party pooper. It's because I hate getting one's hopes up.
So, here's what I've come across regarding Season 2: producers say it's still possible but they prefer to tell the story of a new set of Sungkyunkwan scholars, not our beloved Jalgeum Quartet.
http://www.allkpop.com/2010/11/season-2-of-sungkyunkwan-scandal-still-a-possibility
You have been receiving consistent requests for a season 2. Is one in the works?
“It’s not that we’re not planning it. If we do, we’d like to create another teenage story. There weren’t ever any historical dramas based on teenagers in the Chosun dynasty. It’s not like there were only those four youths from ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’ living at that time. It’d be nice to draw a new story with a different set of teens. Nothing’s been confirmed yet, but we have been listening to suggestions coming in. Still, it’s easier said than done. We’ll be preparing for another one by the end of next year or later. Regardless, we have positive opinions on the production of a season 2.”
Sniff sniff. Waaaaaah sniff sniff sniff.
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Ladymoonstone143
November 3, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Season 2 without My Jae Shin? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...
I will consider watching if they have Ha Ni on it...BUT Ha NI is too pretty to be mistaken for a boy...lol
I hope Yongha and Jaesin will have their new drama soon because that I definitely will be soooo excited and definitely be watching no matter how crazy the story will be.
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52 mhayology
November 2, 2010 at 10:31 PM
I haven't watched the remaining two episode but i FEEL IT TO BE HANDS DOWN AWESOME DRAMA! <33333333
Quite excited. Wished it was up already. -.-"
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53 fp
November 2, 2010 at 11:20 PM
12.8% rating is good enough. I enjoyed this drama immensely that I will definitely get the DVD once it's out. The good points outweighs the few editing flaws.
The 4 leads are all adorable, and what chemistry!
Re Micky Yoochun ~ all I can say is he gained a fan in me (don't know him until SKKS). He did well, and to think that this is his debut... definitely has that raw talent in acting, and I believe he will be one of best. I hope he will have more projects in acting (on top of his singing). I'm now a fan, and will definitely be looking at his other projects. :D
Re Yoo Ah In ~ what can I say? It's already a known fact that this guy can act (probably one of the best). I love him in Antique Bakeshop, and love him in SKKS. I'm shipping him with LSK.. lol... sweeeeet! Their chemistry and comraderie in SKKS is unforgettable.
Re Lee Soong Ki ~ Don't know him, but wow! he's good, as in really good. He portrayed his character with ease. It's so natural. This guy should be given the best actor award.
Re Park Min Young ~ Don't know her either. Should I just make a ode for her?... sweet, feminine, and pretty Park Min Young. Kim Yoon Shik is definitely hers. It's how I imagined KYS in the novel.
thanks JB for this bit of SKKS news. I'm looking forward to dramabeans recaps for the rest of SKKS episode.
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Angel
November 2, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Do you mean Song Joong Ki?
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fp
November 3, 2010 at 2:14 AM
@ Angel... woops! hehehe... yep, SONG JOONG KI ~ got mix up, and I'm definitely talking about him. *cannot edit my comment here.
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fp
November 3, 2010 at 2:17 AM
replying to my comment ^^
It's SONG JOONG KI (not lee soong ki ~ whoever that is *my imagination must have invented the name)
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sam
November 3, 2010 at 7:15 AM
agreed with you all.I also do not know Micky and PMY
before this and now I am a fan and yes will be look up for their projects from now on wards .
Od cause also love Soong Ki and Yoo ah in.I think the best thing is their chemistry.Excellent casting.
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54 zero2303
November 3, 2010 at 12:07 AM
I am hoping that at least 2 of the these J4 will win an KBS award end of the yr. Very unlikely KBS will award all 4 of them, so likely Micky You Chun and either Song Joong Ki or Yoo Ah In.
Park Min Young is very good too But her character seem over shadowed by the 3 cute guy characters.
On the whole, it is an entertaining drama that deserve recognition for an award though I feel Chuno will win most of the top awards.
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55 karz
November 3, 2010 at 12:49 AM
how should I feed my joseon addiction now? T__T
I can still hold on since there're several things to look forward:
1. DB recaps (actually, many blogs' recaps)
2. Sub for ep 19-20 (patiently waiting :D)
3. Sub for BTS/interview/special (from the awesome soompi subbing team)
4. ...STILL, hoping for fanfiction *I think I've said this many times in many places already* lol
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I never much of a drama watcher. I only watch this to see Yoochun (but then fall in love with the show as a whole). The only K-drama I ever watch are Coffee Prince, Goong, Pasta, Witch sth, and some k-movies. Lol.. Thinking of watching Tamra since it's said to have similar atmosphere with SKKS...
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Gonna miss J4...
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56 leila8mae
November 3, 2010 at 1:53 AM
I'm so looking forward to finish watching this!! so far, I'm loving every episode!
my heart was completely smitten by Jae Shin.. I've fallen so hard!!
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57 hanchulFOREVER
November 3, 2010 at 2:34 AM
BEST ending EVER this year...gonna have withdrawal symptoms so bad...ok i'm gonna have to watch it again....J4 forever!!!
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58 SKKSfan
November 3, 2010 at 2:43 AM
i am kinda gloomy today because skks ends last night :(
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59 Ning
November 3, 2010 at 3:19 AM
"You didn’t really think they kill off show-stealer Moon Jae-shin, right?"
uhm, with k-dramas famous for sad and bad ending, I didn't dare to hope too much, or I'll be very very crushed (Bad Guy, I still hate you).
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60 shim yeon
November 3, 2010 at 4:12 AM
Happy ending for the quartet! I will definitely miss this drama! It's one of the few dramas that my mum was even more passionate than me! Yupps!
I was wondering whether the company behind SKKS will consider introducing an iphone app for SKKS. With some short preview clips or interviews of the cast. I think international fans will definitely adore it!
Just my suggestion anyways! Let's take a break from SKKS now...arghh...
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61 sara
November 3, 2010 at 4:59 AM
it seems most of the viweres love jae shim more than lee seon joon.then,why yoon hee chose lee seon joon?
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November 3, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Ahhhh!!! ^-^;; good question ??? hummmmmm !!!!! the reasonsss ..... who wants to start first ........ hand up .....
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anais
November 3, 2010 at 7:57 PM
because the viewers aren't yoonhee. as much as guhro rocks, he ain't the one for her.
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62 mariposa
November 3, 2010 at 5:07 AM
Just asking! Why does it takes time to recap episode 17 if the show is finished already? I am terribly waiting for the recap of the last 4 episodes remaining. Thanks JB!
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63 therainhouse
November 3, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Last night, for the first time ever, I watched it live.
It was awesome. We were all huddled together on Thundie's site. And we had all gone crazy over SKKS and trying to stream it live. Reading the live recap. 'Fun'-est thing I ever did. It was so much fun. It was like, yes, World Cup watching.
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64 LeeLey
November 3, 2010 at 5:46 AM
Moon Jae Shin!!!! I'm going to miss you-- so much!! Yoo Ah In better have a movie or another drama coming out soon or I'm really gonna go nuts!! Pls recap the remaining episodes ASAP!! Salamat!!(thanks!)
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65
November 3, 2010 at 7:23 AM
have yet to see episodes 19 and 20, but it's bittersweet
i have met my idea type: Moon JaeShin
:)
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66
November 3, 2010 at 7:26 AM
in all fairness and seriousness, song joongki and yoo ah in totally stole the sow frm yoochun and park minyoung. EVERYONE did an amazing job, of course, but theseguys just brought it like never before
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Lisa Purba
November 3, 2010 at 9:03 AM
WORD.
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67 Ace
November 3, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Question: where are the recaps? please? pretty please?
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kappy
November 3, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Yes, I second the motion. Pretty please, with syrup on top. Okay...with kimbap on the side. Much mahalos!
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68 Diana Hansen
November 3, 2010 at 8:02 AM
am so gonna miss my weekly fix of SKKS! love the whole cast and the story and the costumes. come back soon all of you so we can drool again!
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kappy
November 3, 2010 at 9:36 AM
I loved the cast and story, but I'm glad you also mentioned the costumes. I absolutely loved the rich colors, esp. the purples and blues - so brilliant. I kept thinking "Man, that's too nice to just wear as everyday clothes. Don't get them dirty!"
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69 3dfan
November 3, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Someone said earlier that you need to have a cable subscription to watch KBS. I don't have one but I can go to the english site at kbsworldi.com and buy the point and watch it online. I just paid $20 for 250 points and I am watching SKKS ep 7 now. I'm very pleased as the site loads fast, no ad, best quality than any free or paid site that I joined so far.
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70 samgetang
November 3, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Let me also share mine :-)
Im of spanish/malay/ chinese/indian descent and into my 40's and more than 6 years back a young friend in her 20's lent me her DVD of "Tutor Friend" featuring Kwan Sang Woo and Gong Yoo (in a bit role) and this opened me to the wonders and magic of Korean film and TV series! :-) Have watched a lot since then. My fave being Jewel in the Palace, Jumong, Goong, Coffee Prince, Biscuit Teacher, He's Beautiful, King of Baking, Queen Seon Dok, etc etc and now Sungkyunkwan Scandal :-) But Im already rambling! :-) I also love Japanese, Taiwanese, Filipino dramas but that's another story altogether. ;-) Korean dramas are still the best though! I dont know... its something natural, effortless and yet supernatural and noble that touches the heart at the same time - I'd credit the writers behind those beautiful stories more than the excellent direction, production, technology or even cast, although they are all that! In the end, barring race, color and creed, all human race desire inspiration, beauty, nobility and grace. :-)
Thanks for the insightful question!
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samgetang
November 3, 2010 at 12:25 PM
opps! this should be in reply to anais' question...technical glitch! ;-)
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71 zashi
November 3, 2010 at 12:30 PM
I'm going to miss this show, luckily in my area KBSWorld is still broadcasting it!
I will gladly buy any or all versions of this drama DVD but please can it have good Eng. subs! Please it is upsetting to fork over all those $$ for barely sub par subs.
I'm going to miss the Joseon version of F4! hahaha.
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72 CPW
November 3, 2010 at 7:11 PM
I vote this drama best of the year.
I love it as much You Are Beautiful.
I will not watch Mary until it's finished airing. The cliffhangers for SKKS were too much for me to handle; I almost had an anxiety attack every week....anxious anticipation. :0)
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73 Cam
November 5, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Oh aigooo......I really miss watching this SKKS drama -- it's really GOOOOOOD!=)=) I enjoyed this, of course!
(I miss all of 4 Joseon Quartets, yupz.) ((nods))
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74 brighter_nikki
November 7, 2010 at 1:11 AM
Jae Shin reminded me of Jang Geun Seok's character in Hong Gil Dong...both mysterious and H-O-T! :))
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75 eka wachyu
November 11, 2010 at 5:11 AM
T,T.... I can't stop my tears... I miss him... I miss him so much
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