Midas gets a 1-episode extension
by javabeans
Not that we’re surprised (are we?), but SBS’s Midas is getting one extra episode and will now end with episode 21 rather than the initially announced 20.
I say it’s no surprise because the drama’s been “off-schedule” since practically the beginning, meaning that its last episode would have come on a Monday instead of a Tuesday. In 99% of cases (I counted, sure why not), that means the drama either adds an episode, or plans a “special” so that the following drama gets to air on a Monday.
In Midas’ case, I think the bigger question is why it took so long for the official announcement to come, when it’s been so clear all along that they’d need to do something to work around the finale date. Perhaps they were waiting to see whether it’d be worth the gamble to extend it even further, given the drama’s recent rise in ratings.
For instance: The Duo had established its lead and held it for over a month, but has been losing ground in recent weeks. Recently, Midas overtook The Duo to claim the top spot in the Monday-Tuesday timeslot; its latest episode on April 26 drew a 16.4%, against The Duo’s 15.7%. (The third drama, KBS’s Crime Squad, has been firmly in third place for its single-digit run, and wrapped up this week with a 7.6%.)
With this batch of dramas coming to a close, the new crop is gearing up to take over. Crime Squad will be followed next week by Jang Nara’s workplace rom-com Baby-Faced Beauty, while Yoon Eun-hye’s trendy romance Lie To Me joins it on the air a week later, replacing Midas. The Duo, being scheduled for 32 episodes, will be on the air another month, to be replaced by Ripley in late May.
Via Star News
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1 Bengbeng
April 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM
hmmm, i better go back watching this again. I stopped on the 4th episode.
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killuazoaldyek
April 29, 2011 at 7:48 PM
me tooo!!!!i felt that JAng heuk's character is sooo scary...loved money too much and it scared the hell ou of me.but still thinking if i have to watch it again...hmmmmm
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drama-addict
April 29, 2011 at 8:26 PM
I suggest you wait til all the subs are out before continuing because the subs are very slow for this drama.
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Ju Ina-sshi
April 30, 2011 at 11:25 AM
So true
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gm311
May 1, 2011 at 1:07 AM
yeah, viki.com is not working in my region, i want the old "viikii" back.
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Kiara
April 30, 2011 at 6:58 AM
He's got a surprise for you, so go back and watch it :).
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gm311
May 1, 2011 at 1:08 AM
what episode are you?
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2 diorama
April 29, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Thank goodness it's only one episode! I would have killed if my dearly anticipated May dramas were postponed.
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Mia
April 29, 2011 at 3:58 PM
I know! I looked at the post and immediately thought, "As long as nothing happens to the May dramas!!!"
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3 queencircles
April 29, 2011 at 3:50 PM
May is going to be craaazy! Can't wait. :)
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4 Yasmin
April 29, 2011 at 4:15 PM
i actually wouldnt have minded if the may dramas were postponed, cos at the moment i cant watch them cos of exams :(
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5 shiningmoon
April 29, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Waiting and waiting for may to come!!! ^^
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6 Bubbles
April 29, 2011 at 4:30 PM
Midas extended to support Lie To Me that will be air 9 may....only one more day to may ^.^
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7 silka
April 29, 2011 at 5:02 PM
I actually enjoy Midas quite a bit so I am happy for the extension because there's so much plot going on and I would like it to stretch a little.. I am a little disappointed about No Ming Woo character... I think he needs more screen time... and more development...
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clichique
May 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Yeah, I thought the story was going to go a certain way and Noh Minwoo would play a bigger part, but instead we have a classic underdog fighting the big dog story in the later half. Which I actually quite enjoy.
Yeah, stopped watching for any romantic flavorings at all (which this drama really lacks), except to watch the woman topple from her high chair and pay with karma with what she has done..
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8 polinonae
April 29, 2011 at 5:26 PM
i stop watching on ep 10, might go back later, but for know study study for finals then get dramawasted!!!
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9 Severine
April 29, 2011 at 5:55 PM
I stopped watching Midas after the second episode, intending to continue at a later date, but now I don't know...that extra episode just makes it long enough for me to never go back. I really suck at watching longer dramas. Guess this'll be another Flames of Desire for me.
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10 glencorajane
April 29, 2011 at 6:14 PM
I am not sure how this happen, but the 3 stations need to synchronise their drama offerings.
Crime squad, duo and midas are all more male skewed. Action and crime themes.
then the batch of may dramas taking over are all romance and female lead! They should synchronise to offer different dramas so that viewers dun have a headache of what to watch. In this way they have a better chance at the ratings too.
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diorama
April 29, 2011 at 8:39 PM
I know! I would probably be interested in each of the May dramas individually, but since they all air together I know I'll get oversaturated with fluff. The networks really should take care to balance out their offerings.
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11 YBisTOP
April 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM
This drama is so boring. What is it about anyways? I watched ep 1 and it bored me to death! Who is the main character? Jung or that woman with the short hair?
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Julie
April 29, 2011 at 7:30 PM
How can you tell the drama is boring only after one episode? The word boring isn't the word you should use. The word should be is not to your liking - or something like this...
Midas is not for young people or for people who loves romance. It a bussiness drama so many can't like it...
I'm liking it so much! So exciting and I like the actors, doing a good job. (and I'm not old btw....)
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zhila
April 29, 2011 at 9:47 PM
I'm 15yrs only, i love this business drama.. Midas....
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Lilith
April 30, 2011 at 6:17 AM
Totally agree with you! I love that drama :) It has its flaws but the whole plot is really interesting and addictive!
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Kiara
April 30, 2011 at 7:16 AM
Exactly..it has it's flaws like every damn drama out there but it's interesting and entertaining. I love the business aspect of it (money and greed) backstabing ,betrayal even murder.
If you watched the movie "The Firm" and like it, you'll like Midas.
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Beatrice
October 14, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Midas is not for everyone, especially not girls, because it's set in the business world. But I'm watching it (even though i AM a girl) because I can learn a lot of things from it, especially the stock market and finance (which i'm very interested in). also, it shows the darker side of people. similar to the Japanese manga-based drama Liar Game.
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Beatrice
October 14, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Oh btw what I meant when I wrote "...especially not for girls because it's set in the business world" was that the story wouldn't be interesting to most girls because it's more mature and realistic (and I know dramas like Secret Garden and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho are more appealing to the female population).
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mskololia
April 30, 2011 at 7:05 AM
@YBisTOP, it's good that you sTOPped watching and thanks for sTOPping by to tell us. :)
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12 qpank
April 29, 2011 at 8:34 PM
I so agree with Julie though I lOOOve romance but this is a very good drama very well written and well acted you feel involved and part of it but I think one needs to be able to know how stock world really works to enjoy the full potential of this drama.
The greed or love of money is good its what makes the world going and I didnt find anyone greedy in this drama ....well according to my defination .
Its a very very good drama and should be watched I m happy with the extension as there is much going on and lot I was wondering how will they wrap it up as there is no end to the circle of money .....
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13 roms
April 29, 2011 at 8:46 PM
I also love this drama....and so much happy about the extension . Hope it will be a happy ending for both Jang Hyuk and his GF( forgot the name)
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14 yakno
April 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM
The duo another month? uh oh... i smell big competition -__- i hope lie to me gets a good start otherwise...its going to struggle.
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15 crazedlu
April 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM
fuh-reak. i am exciiiitted for the next batch of dramas.
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16 mnstpdu08
April 29, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Midas got way better after JH got out of jail. Thank goodness they're getting an extension. I was confused as to how they were going to wrap everything up. I hope they do a good job of doing it. I hope that they'll at least let In Hye speak louder towards the end.
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17 Programmer Ahjumma
April 29, 2011 at 9:50 PM
Dear javabeans with 21 eps Midas ends Tuesday and Lie to Me will start on a Monday ( Midas started on a Tuesday that's why)
long live d-addicts
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Midas/Episode_Ratings
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18 Drama fan
April 29, 2011 at 10:17 PM
I only chose to watch scenes when Lee min jeon and Noh Min Woo are together. Why was Min Woo at the recent conference but he had so little screen time.
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jyyjc
April 29, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Yeah I've been watching midas for no min woo. I like all of his scenes and lee minjung&jang hyuk scenes. As for the rest of the show, I just skim because I just don't get all the business jargon and whaty's going on and blahblah..eh.
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Linda165
April 30, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Then you're watching very little..
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19 alove
April 29, 2011 at 10:29 PM
I personally think this drama is really entertaining - the business aspect of it is different & it actually contributes quite a bit of fun to the plot. The twists also just keep on coming, especially in the second half. There have been times where I would catch myself saying out loud "this writer is brilliant" because things would happen when I least expected it. I'm glad its ratings have been rising because there are too many people not giving the full drama a chance. NMW really is so handsome to look at, but comeeeee on, the other actors (for the most part) are doing well in their characters too.
There is however, something that I don't like about the way Jang Hyuk talks. Maybe its the way he holds his mouth?
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Deeliteful
April 30, 2011 at 11:39 AM
I thought I was the only one that noticed that...it like he doesn't open his mouth then he talks..his lips are so tense!
He's still hot though!
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20 Arhazivory
April 29, 2011 at 11:40 PM
I figured that an extra ep would happen. THe drama might not be off the charts spectacular but I'm really enjoying it. I enjoy The Duo much more though so I'm not sure how Midas could've passed it. -_-'
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21 Linda165
April 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM
I find Midas very interesting, and I am enjoying it very much. I understand it's not everybody's cup of tea because this a more mature drama that makes you think. What means, no moronic heroine being used as a door mat by everyone. They're fun and all, but sometimes I need some substance :)
There! I not only watch dramas because of the eye candy. Who would've thought!!!????
Oh who am I kidding??? Oppa saranghe!!!!!!!!
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22 Elle-Emme
April 30, 2011 at 7:38 AM
i been going back to watvh it its intreresting
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23 kpopfan
April 30, 2011 at 9:46 AM
I really want to like this drama.... I love the actors in it, but it story line is not interesting for me, at least.
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24 Paula
April 30, 2011 at 3:01 PM
So does that mean that Lie to Me will air only on the 16th Instead of 9th or on the 10th???
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Kiara
April 30, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Midas should be done next week (2 more eps left) May 2nd and 3rd. Lie to me replaces Midas starting on May 9th.
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25 junga
May 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM
I watched until ep 9 and don't feel like continuing it because this drama is too draggy although it has many great actors..sorry Jang Hyuk and Min Woo oppas..I go to watch 49 days and find that drama is way more interesting than this one..
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erny
December 22, 2015 at 6:34 PM
do you have midas drama..i really want to watch it..but the video does not support in my country...i'll try all website but hopelessly could not find it..can you share to me
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