Drama viewership ratings for the week of Dec. 21-27, 2015
by javabeans
Another week has passed, so let’s take a look at how well the shows did purely on the numbers front.
Let’s see… The Monday-Tuesday race remains steady with no major shakeups or changes. I expect the numbers will remain in this general ballpark through the end of Oh My Venus, which is followed by the youth fantasy action drama Murim School. (My feeling is that the rankings will stay in the same order then, too, but we’ll have to wait to see.)
The Wednesday-Thursday race seems to have settled into its ranking order, with legal thriller Remember—Son’s War inching upward from last week and solidifying its first-place status. The family-centric comedy Sweet Savage Family has been mostly overlooked and has slipped further behind; we’ll see how Jang Nara’s divorce-themed romance One More Happy Ending does as its replacement. Master of Trade—Inn 2015 still has a ways to go (it’s got 41 episodes total) so there’s some room for its numbers to shift with the entry of new competition (though I have a feeling it’ll hold steady as well).
And over on the weekends, Answer Me 1988 has paused its upward climb (for now), but that’s nothing to be worried about since its 16% ratings number is absolutely huge for tvN. Granted, it is in sort of a strange timeslot without the same kind of competition as most prime-time dramas, but considering that not all of the dramas in that timeslot have pulled in those numbers (JTBC has also programmed in the Friday-Saturday timeslot, and even KBS has flirted with the Friday-night dramas), it’s still a noteworthy achievement.
As for the Saturday-Sunday family dramas, no big surprises there (and the Sunday numbers will be updated shortly), so I’ll leave it at that for this week!
Drama viewership ratings for the week of Dec. 21-27, 2015
| Ep. # | Station | Rating | |
| Monday, Dec. 21 | |||
| Oh My Venus | 11 | KBS | 8.4% |
| Dazzling Temptation | 23 | MBC | 10.3% |
| Six Flying Dragons | 23 | SBS | 13.1% |
| Tuesday, Dec. 22 | |||
| Oh My Venus | 12 | KBS | 8.6% |
| Dazzling Temptation | 24 | MBC | 9.4% |
| Six Flying Dragons | 24 | SBS | 13.7% |
| Wednesday, Dec. 23 | |||
| Master of Trade—Inn 2015 | 26 | KBS | 11.7% |
| Sweet Savage Family | 11 | MBC | 4.4% |
| Remember—Son’s War | 5 | SBS | 13.4% |
| Thursday, Dec. 24 | |||
| Master of Trade—Inn 2015 | 27 | KBS | 11.0% |
| Sweet Savage Family | 12 | MBC | 4.7% |
| Remember—Son’s War | 6 | SBS | 13.4% |
| Friday, Dec.25 | |||
| Answer Me 1988 | 15 | tvN | 16.3% |
| Saturday, Dec. 26 | |||
| Answer Me 1988 | 16 | tvN | 16.0% |
| Please, Mom | 39 | KBS | 26.2% |
| Mom | 33 | MBC | 18.6% |
| My Daughter Geum Sa-wol | 33 | MBC | 28.3% |
| I Have a Lover | 33 | SBS | 6.7% |
| Sunday, Dec. 27 | |||
| Please, Mom | 40 | KBS | 32.1% |
| Mom | 34 | MBC | 20.5% |
| My Daughter Geum Sa-wol | 34 | MBC | 32.0% |
| I Have a Lover | – | SBS | N/A |
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1 tej
December 27, 2015 at 3:20 AM
I'm glad Six flying dragons is doing better than Oh My Venus!
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songsong
December 27, 2015 at 4:22 AM
Deservingly so! Well done Six Flying Dragons!
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Fitri Iphiet
December 27, 2015 at 10:30 PM
and im sad that Dazzling Temptation is doing better than OMV. i understand SFD is better than OMV, but that makjang DT... sigh... but well, preference :D
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Lisa Purba
December 28, 2015 at 11:19 PM
Six Flying Dragons is so addictive! I can't find words on how to praise those smartass dragons and the well-written script for the 50-episodes drama.
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2 Chocosundae
December 27, 2015 at 3:23 AM
Well, i really like six flying dragons and remember so im very happy about their ratings!
So excited for jang nara and jung kyung ho drama! Cant wait :)
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3 katherine
December 27, 2015 at 3:23 AM
oh my venus
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4 Noxnox
December 27, 2015 at 3:24 AM
damn 1988 is solid at 16%, wonder if they could make it to 20% with the last four episodes!?
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Kiara
December 27, 2015 at 9:26 AM
I think it'll be higher than 16% on the last episodes but I don't know about hitting 20%.
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lemondoodle
December 27, 2015 at 8:04 PM
if they finish the loveline probably
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zia
December 28, 2015 at 12:47 AM
The moment that one of the boys will have the courage to confess to DS, the ratings might reach 20%..LOL!
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5 Bongsookie?
December 27, 2015 at 3:58 AM
It's so great to see my favourite dramas doing well. Remember - Son's War and AM88 are my top 2 dramas right now. I'm going to join the 6FD bandwagon soon! I better watch it now when only half of the episodes have aired, otherwise 50 would be too overwhelming for meme to catch up!!
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6 prettysup
December 27, 2015 at 4:05 AM
The Merchant has brought KBS out of its single digit ratings. Way to go!!
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Kiara
December 27, 2015 at 9:18 AM
I'm hoping "Jang Youngsil: The Greatest Scientist of Joseon" will do well like Jeong Do Jeon. I'm a big supporter of KBS's authentic sageuks. It's about time we see more historical figures that aren't kings or famous military leaders.
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zia
December 28, 2015 at 12:48 AM
Who will portray the lead role?
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fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 4:31 AM
Song Il-kuk (I think JuMong is the most well known drama as his role). I remember to read that this drama was very well received in East asia and when some president visited Korea, SIK was invited to the blue house to meet him per request.
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fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 4:32 AM
or more famous for Dahan, Minkook, Manse's dad.
fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 4:36 AM
I really should stop posting until EDIT feature is available. Embarrassingly Too many errors :(
Kiara
December 28, 2015 at 8:29 AM
fan, I'm the queen of making errors :(.
juniper
December 28, 2015 at 12:55 PM
I'm not sure but I think it was the president of Iran? I know Jumong got like 80% ratings over there lol.
fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 7:41 PM
I can't remember, but it was middle east country.
Kiara
December 28, 2015 at 5:16 PM
I'm mostly "Excited" for Kim Young Chul reprising his role as Bang-won/King Taejo (must watch for me). I hope Choi Myoung-Gil is available to play (Lady Min) Queen Won-Kyung again. If they bring Kim Kap-Soo that would be awesome too. I'll stop here because I'm getting greedy lol.
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iamdeb
December 27, 2015 at 1:33 PM
Oddly enough the majority of translated netizen comments for the show seem to get more and more negative over time. *shrugs*
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fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 4:44 AM
I am one of them. Well, my complain started from the ep 1 when it was cryingfest (and nonsense cruel acts). But I kept watching hoping they will show hero's journey to become the master of trade, but so far it was more about love triangle and some stupid revenge stuff. I don't know what the writer is thinking since actor/actresses are awesome. This is one of biggest disappointing shows this year for me (unless they clean up their acts for the rest of episodes).
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Shorebunny
December 28, 2015 at 3:16 PM
I agree fan;Since it got extended to additional episodes and it's adapted from a 10 volume series many fans were hoping the remaining episodes would be about how he became the Master of Trade but the reason why the ratings are so bad is because the writers won't get off all the love triangles (they are ALL boring -no chemistry on any of them and the baby kidnapping thing-tiresome as well.)
The ratings won't get better until the writing gets better and more than likely after the New Year they may go down as well. Won't be the first time that happened on a show that got extended because the one to follow it wasn't ready.
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7 kanz
December 27, 2015 at 4:48 AM
Ouch the ratings for Sweet Savage Family.. Especially considering SWP is the ratings leader and in 10-15% range.
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8 angel
December 27, 2015 at 7:20 AM
Answer Me 1988 16% rating is shockingly amazing for cable drama. wow just wow
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fatraspberry
December 27, 2015 at 7:34 AM
ikr they even beat most of the dramas that air on public broadcast channels.
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iamdeb
December 27, 2015 at 1:35 PM
It's nuts! I read the online ratings are 50% and higher...I imagine we won't see ratings like this on a cable network for a long time but if we regularly started to see double digits for cable shows, it would force other networks to step their game up.
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lemondoodle
December 27, 2015 at 8:05 PM
online ratings are in the 80% actually. It's insane.
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iamdeb
December 28, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Yeah, I was reading 50% during the first few episodes so not surprised it's higher. 80% makes sense when you consider the hype and tv ratings but it's still nuts!
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9 evelynray
December 27, 2015 at 7:42 AM
even reply 1988 on cable beat out The Big Three with 16%.
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10 yayabean
December 27, 2015 at 8:13 AM
Wow! Reply 1988 is doing great - maybe I should watch it.
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bd5
December 27, 2015 at 10:06 PM
While popularity isn't necessarily indicative of quality (see "Secret Garden" or even YFAS which was more fluff than anything else) - yes, you should watch it.
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Ru
December 28, 2015 at 1:15 AM
Which one is YFAS?
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fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 4:47 AM
You haven't been a k-drama fan for long, have you?
You From Another Star
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11 mary bethany
December 27, 2015 at 9:15 AM
i am setting everything for Remember War of Son alone.
just like last year, putting everything else on hold for Healer, exactly around this time a year ago.
Loved Remember.
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KDaddict?JCW
December 27, 2015 at 7:42 PM
You not watching Reply 1988, mary of bethany?
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Fitri Iphiet
December 27, 2015 at 10:32 PM
im not watching it too.. i dunno... i quit watching it on ep 2. i know that's weird since i love all high rating drama but R88.. hmm... i dont even read the recap.. :(
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mary of bethany
December 28, 2015 at 12:12 AM
No, not following as in LIVE watching, nor streaming.
but on/off when my cable TV shows Reply...
hahaha... now i know why at times my "Remember WOS"'s silent so deafening... i knock knock, who's there... nobody answer
hahaha. i liked Taek at Reply, while everyone goes shipping Duk-Sun & Jung-Hwan.... so i better "don't say so much".
when Remember arrives, everything just on hold for me....
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12 Miky
December 27, 2015 at 9:18 AM
It's been some time since SBS dominated the whole week slot,their only down is the weekend one
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13 Chi
December 27, 2015 at 9:20 AM
the reply ratings should be a waking call to the three big networks. its not that ratings like that can be reached anymore, it's about the audience being fed up with the standard unimagitive drama that they keep churning out.
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14 kellie
December 27, 2015 at 9:47 AM
Six limping dragons. At the same point Queen Seon-deok was at 40%.
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john
December 27, 2015 at 10:15 AM
I've let both SFD & Merchant go. Doubt if I'll pick either of them back up.
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Kiara
December 27, 2015 at 3:31 PM
If Heads wasn't recapping SFD I wouldn't be watching it.
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iamdeb
December 27, 2015 at 12:31 PM
I don't keep up with Saeguks (6fd is the only one that has been able to keep my interest) but I've sort of noticed that recent Saeguks have not had really high ratings. I think even these days, 40% would be a rarity but by have even come close. I think Reply's success is a combination of being quite well written and acted and appealing to a wide range of demographics by focusing more on the family than romance than its predecessors did. It's on another level but it's also the rare ratings juggernaut we see every other to few years nowadays
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Kiara
December 27, 2015 at 10:50 PM
The last sageuk to hit national drama status was 3yrs ago. I think that 30% is attainable these days.
Maybe they need to do more sageuks that focus on women? Dae Jang Geum, Queen Seon Deok were pretty big hits. Empress Ki (last year) almost made it to the 30s (29.2%).
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john
December 28, 2015 at 4:08 AM
Kiara ~
Watching Nirvana In Fire has temporarily put me off of sageuks. The overall quality was outstanding.
Focusing on females, I'm crossing my fingers and looking forward to watching The Imperial Doctress.
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bashful
December 28, 2015 at 4:53 AM
I loved NIF - I did a marathon watch of it over the holidays. I love Hu Ge but have totally gone for Wang Kai (Prince Jong) - I do wish the good guys had more set backs as things were too neatly set up for them.
I am currently watching "The Disguiser" which weirdly stars a lot of the same actors; this is a really awesome drama set in 1930s Shanghai. But it is weird going from seeing one actress playing a concubine and mother to Prince Jing and best friend of Hu Ge's character's mother to her playing Hu Ge's sister.
Kiara
December 28, 2015 at 7:29 AM
@ John
I'm on episode 4 of NoF and I am enjoying it very much :).
I'm a bit tired of Liu Shi Shi but looking forward to "The Imperial Doctress" nevertheless. Sad thing is I'll have Goryeo in the back of my mind while watching this.
bashful
December 28, 2015 at 4:51 AM
Bear in mind the vastly different drama landscape between 2015 and when Queen Seon-deok was on. Dramas reaching in the 20s will now be considered breakout hots - SFD is doing well and it is a good drama with an excellent cast.
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Lisa Purba
December 28, 2015 at 11:20 PM
Agreed.
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Lisa Purba
December 28, 2015 at 11:35 PM
LOL 20% ratings today is the new 40% ratings 5 years ago. Six Flying Dragons is doing well.
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15 Anna
December 27, 2015 at 9:58 AM
One of my Korean friends texted me to say that I should be watching 'I have a Lover' (I am fairly sure that's what she said as the text was in Korean). For her to randomly contact me about a drama she wants to recommend is a little bit unusual for her. It's figures are pretty dire for a weekend drama, and I haven't seen any people on DB commenting on it, but I am thinking I may give this some consideration. Wonder why it's doing so poorly in Korea.
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Dina
December 27, 2015 at 10:38 AM
Don't. You'll regret it, it's beyond awful. I checked it out because of the preview they showed at the end of TTWWNIL and couldn't even finish the 1st ep beacause of how ridiculous it is.
Point is, There's a reason it has poor ratings.
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iamdeb
December 27, 2015 at 12:26 PM
No drama appeals to everyone but how would you know that it's so awful when you didn't even finish the first episode??? I'm not saying IHAL is a masterpiece but Geum Wa Sol is more of a mess than IHAL but has typical weekend drama ratings so that argument is moot.
The difference is GWS is a typical weekend drama while IHAL tackles infidelity which turned many people off initially because it was portrayed quite boldly. Without a doubt, the first 10 episodes are hard to watch because it's a flashback to a marriage that has fallen apart and the husband cheating. Many who have stuck with it are riveted by it and and it encourages lots of (heated) discussion because like with makjang there can be difference of opinion and frustration. It is not amazing but I think it is very good and addicting for a 50 episode makjang drama.
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Anna
December 27, 2015 at 3:44 PM
Ah, Deb, I think I understand now why my friend is keen for me to watch it. She has studied in both the US and the UK and told me once that she felt so comfortable here because she didn't have to conform to anyone's expectations, either parents or society. Although she is proud of Korea and fiercely patriotic, sometimes she despairs at the role foisted on women. I would presume that she is thrilled to see a drama dealing with a controversial subject rather than being conservative in outlook. I have decided that I will watch it.
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June
December 27, 2015 at 9:13 PM
I think you will like it. I know of 2 different people who are watching it and feedback from them are both good :)
vvv
December 27, 2015 at 9:48 PM
Agree with deb the first 10 episodes are hard to watch. The subject matter is hard to swallow, but the actors are wonderful, so give it a try see if you like it.
Sera The Ms Temper
December 27, 2015 at 10:25 PM
I also watching n enjoying GSW, but not as much as IHAL. I agree with what Ji Jin Hee said, that this drama is for adult, because the issues tackled are quite heavy. At the first instance, we thought this drama will only tackle issue on infidelity but later we discovered, that this drama has brought many other issues.
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spanza
December 28, 2015 at 5:40 PM
Thank you Deb, my thoughts exactly
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Sera The Ms Temper
December 27, 2015 at 10:25 PM
Dina,
I dont care about your opinion,. You are free to express your opinion. But if you want to point out how ridiculous any drama, how you gonna do so, if you are not even finish 1st episode?
It is like... you say this novel is boring by just looking at the cover. or maybe you are not even finish one page of the novel and you concluded that this novel is ridiculous.
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Sera The Ms Temper
December 27, 2015 at 10:15 PM
Dear, you should watch it.
I am in the opinion, its rating would not represent its quality. If, just saying, if this drama is in weekdays' slot, I think it will do well. This drama has been my favourite melodrama not only in 2015 but in recent years. While I agree, first 10 episode was hard to watch and I wanted to give up, but I am glad that I continue the journey until recent episode. This drama really playing with your emotion a lot.
I have been commenting a lot about IHAL here, on Open Thread. ;) Tbh, i have been haunted by this drama. Not only because the acting are awesome, but its plot and OST are perfect. I have been watching every episode at least twice, first without subs then again with subs.
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fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 4:17 AM
Another IHAL fan here!
Rating is low because it is not family or typical heart-warming drama, I think. But it surely is a crack drama and high quality melo drama. I am stick to the show to the end.
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Frank
December 28, 2015 at 6:14 AM
Love the term crack drama! Definitely. and high quality melo lol.
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Lulu
December 28, 2015 at 8:45 PM
agreed..
i remember enjoying beyond the clouds, but imo the rating not representing that drama.
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diajoi
December 30, 2015 at 5:05 PM
i agree with you. this is one case where ratings is not equal to drama quality. like you i watch each episode more than once. sometimes more than thrice. as someone once commented, are they even acting? the lead characters are THAT good. so worth the watching and the re-watching.i am so happy that this would be my first ever 50 episodes and not regretting it one bit. After all, 50 hours is 50 hours. Or in this case a hundred hours. :-)
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Frank
December 28, 2015 at 6:13 AM
Maybe if IHAL had a kpop idol in their cast they would get better ratings. I'm glad they don't have one though. Watch it. Like everyone has said, the first 10 episodes are rough on the emotions. I can't say I'm an expert on Korean culture/values, but I can understand why the topic of infidelity can make IHAL an unpopular show there. I'm so glad to see many people commenting about IHAL on this thread. I'm all alone where I live lol. My friends have yet to understand my KD addiction. Anyway, just seeing the amount of discussion IHAL gets on the viki page and soompi should be indicative as to how good the show is. :)
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Sam
December 28, 2015 at 7:54 AM
I hope you watch it, is really not to be missed.First 9 episodes are hard to watch (nearly gave up but someone insisted i watch ) so i actually fast forward them but episode 10 onwards, I am totally in love with this drama. You wont believe how the OTP are so into their character.But from this drama I also know rating and those awards are not that reflective .
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16 Gina
December 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM
I'm surprised nobody here is watching Please, Mom. I guess I'm the odd ball here. D:
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17 Jann
December 27, 2015 at 10:43 AM
I Have a Lover is a brilliant drama that gives me the same vibe as Valid Love. I guess the ratings is dismal due to its infidelity theme at the beginning...but it's a must watch for its splendid cast and acting plus the writing. You won't regret it...I follow it quite closely but it gets pre-empt a lot...so you can start slowly...
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Sera The Ms Temper
December 27, 2015 at 10:58 PM
;)
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fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 4:18 AM
:)
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Frank
December 28, 2015 at 2:22 PM
I'll have to check that out.
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IHAL fanatic
December 28, 2015 at 8:16 PM
IMO, it is 100 times better than Valid Love. It is really good! Can't wait for the next episode of IHAL.
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18 SonyaK
December 27, 2015 at 10:50 AM
Thanks for the ratings update!
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19 pearl286
December 27, 2015 at 11:17 AM
Next week will be interesting as Cheese in the trap is entering the picture and i'm curious to see how its ratings will be esp since it has many buzz and if it may affect the big 3 cables (tho i doubtful since the audience that will watch CITT is certainly not the one who watch 6FD).
My favourite mon-thu is OMV. i've got no will to watch long saeguk or intense melodrama so OMV is perfect for me. short and sweet. i don't care about its ratings just like i didn't care for SGG. those who loves loves it.
I'm happy for remember since i catched up with the episodes last week and it's really good! YSH improving each episode and NGM and PSW sure kill their roles.
BTW..does anyone watch riders?? i really like it! it feels like a web indie drama. still need to catch up with the 2 last aired episodes. i love the bromance! it's really light and i recommend it to someone who looks for something nice and commiting since it airs only one episode a week.
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20 don'tknow
December 27, 2015 at 11:43 AM
OMV... what a waste of time! this rating is more than good for this strange creation.
The sad thing for me "more than the stupid good for nothing plot" is the main leads lack of chemistry. I had never imagined that SJS and SMA would feel this empty and flat in a drama together. I mean who would after their dazzling chemistry in that CF!
and the more they touch the more it shows!
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fabdrama
December 27, 2015 at 3:20 PM
Their sizzling chemistry is the best thing in Oh My Venus! Young-ho and Joo-eun make the best couple of 2015, now that's what an adult relationship is meant to be. Preference is strange.
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belami-js
December 28, 2015 at 2:59 PM
Yes, I'm so loving this couple!!!!
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Shorebunny
December 28, 2015 at 3:23 PM
I agree wholeheartedly. OMV (Oh My Venus) shows what a mature couple should be like. Too many KD are so over the top. The pace is good.Too bad the ratings aren't higher.
They have PLENTY of chemistry that couple!
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pearl286
December 27, 2015 at 4:20 PM
What? they sure have chemistry and may i say it's one of the best OTP i saw this year. i agree , the plot doesn't offer anything new and SJS and SMA rather save the drama but it's evident they are sizzling together, i didn't saw SJS so lively like that in master's sun (and i loved him with GHJ), here they are literally eating the screen ..
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zia
December 28, 2015 at 12:55 AM
I beg to disagree. I love watching the show because of the leads. The plot may be cliched, but the best thing about the drama is the leads and their chemistry onscreen.
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Lulu
December 28, 2015 at 8:49 PM
i watched OMV just because SJS & SMA..
the plot has nothing to offer, it too cliche..
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21 Kween Ramyeon
December 27, 2015 at 2:21 PM
I have a technical question. Not being in Korea, I was wondering - do these stations work like terrestrial broadcast stations? ie. each station gets a designated number on the remote, and programmes play at set times?
I ask because in some countries, some channels are only available via the internet, which could then be swung onto a TV, just to make it more confusing.
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Anna
December 27, 2015 at 3:36 PM
Having stayed in Korea numerous times I have encounted both terrestrial television and cable. The main channels seemed to be on the same number on the remote no matter which part of the country I travelled to, and I have been pretty much all over the country. To be honest, I couldn't see any difference at all between the system used in Korea and the system in the UK (where I live), except for language of course.
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22 Dakchigo
December 27, 2015 at 5:07 PM
Were daily drama ratings included, you'd notice that Answer Me 1988 (7:50-9:30) is beating MBC's Beautiful You's (8:55-9:30) barely-10% numbers on Fridays.
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23 Nathan
December 27, 2015 at 7:45 PM
I actually love I Have A Lover more than Reply1988.
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fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 4:24 AM
They are two totally different genre - one is the story about family/friendship, and the other is about one couple's (love) story, so it is matter of taste which one you like better, I think. For me, I enjoy them both.
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Sam
December 28, 2015 at 7:48 AM
Same here . I Have a Lover, so addictive , great acting and chemistry , good story too.To me is drama of the year .
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Frank
December 28, 2015 at 2:22 PM
I think I'll try REply 1988 since I'm suffering from KD withdrawal. The one episode this weekend for IHAL killed me
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24 azkaa
December 27, 2015 at 8:25 PM
Wow even Reply88 beats majority of public channel and only beaten by weekend drama.
How i wish tvn has year end ceremony award, considering their strong drama line-up throughout the year.
When it comes to rating i do feel thankful for being international viewer, watching it online gives more flexibility in time. Totally understandable with the rising online viewership in Korean, especially for youngster (?).
I am curious though, for korean viewer if they watch drama online, should they pay? How about tvn drama which is cable in the first place?
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Kiara
December 27, 2015 at 10:57 PM
"I am curious though, for korean viewer if they watch drama online, should they pay?"
Absolutely not. That's unfair unless the sites they watch the shows at requires them to pay for their service.
They do pay for cable channels like tvN.
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25 spanza
December 27, 2015 at 9:27 PM
I have a lover didn't air on sunday, is it because of an awards evening? it's the only drama i'm currently watching and enjoying, it deserves higher ratings
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Sera The Ms Temper
December 27, 2015 at 11:01 PM
;)
Yes, I was so disappointed because there is only one episode last week. Very sad.
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spanza
December 28, 2015 at 1:14 PM
Disappointing indeed, especially when it's always affected by interuptions, first the baseball for several weeks now this, hopefully this will be the last :)
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26 Sera The Ms Temper
December 27, 2015 at 11:04 PM
I am overjoyed to see many loves I Have A lover as I do. ;)
Recently, i just found out that the one who sings the OST is the same singer of Winter Sonata OST, Ryu Saigetsu. That's why this drama's OST has been haunted me. Now the 2nd OST also by Ryu, so lovely and classical. I hope they will release it soon, otherwise I might become crazy search for it. lol ;)
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Sam
December 28, 2015 at 7:56 AM
do you mind tell me where can i download the songs IHAL?Love the songs too
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Frank
December 28, 2015 at 2:21 PM
Yes!! I'm loving the new song that came out just recently. Is it by the same singer? Title?
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fanwho
December 28, 2015 at 7:38 PM
OST 'Years' by Ryu: Some of his interview-
This song was in one of his album, but he newly put the lyrics to fit to the story per request from 'I have a lover' production team. He said he tried to express the feeling about this couple-Jin-un and Hae-gang's meeting and separation, re-union, regrets and love which got deeper, and to express Jin-un's mind loving his wife all over again. He said he wrote with the thought of forgiveness and love again.
He complemented the editor and music director about using this song in all the right places in the show, and said he was so excited that he couldn't fall asleep after watching these scenes.
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miz mosh
January 19, 2016 at 8:30 AM
so glqd to read about thoughts of the lyricist--this song was sd beautiful and so well incorporated that i too couldn't sleep
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27 Nana
December 28, 2015 at 3:49 AM
Re i have lover OST, both songs are haunting and well used in all the scenes. i noticed a new one (male voice)in the latest episode. Will hunt for it..
Its numbers are quite bad, huh.. but i'll keep on watching
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spanza
December 28, 2015 at 1:11 PM
Yes I noticed a new song being added as well. The OST really adds that extra poignancy to the scene, even my heart flutters sometimes LOL
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28 aliceinwonderland
December 28, 2015 at 6:54 AM
fighting jang Nara !!!
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29 Sassy
December 29, 2015 at 4:29 PM
I've always felt tv ratings were inaccurate. Reason being if you turn to a station its automatically counted even if you do not watch the complete show.
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