Drama viewership ratings for the week of Mar. 28–Apr. 3, 2016
by javabeans
We’ve got a few new shows to add to the ratings discussion this week, with a three-way premiere on the broadcast stations this Monday. Gambling fusion sageuk Jackpot came out in the lead, with the slick underdog lawyer drama Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho right on its heels. Revenge-themed 50-episode Monster came in third, though this ratings race is pretty close overall, with nobody flopping and nobody dominating.
…which is not what you can say about the Wednesday-Thursday race, where Descended From the Sun continues its massive domination, way out in front of the pack. I’m actually a little surprised that revenge-thriller Goodbye Mr. Black edged ahead of fantasy rom-com Come Back, Ajusshi this week, although that could be because (1) Mr. Black is getting more into its fun caper-like plot, despite the messy execution, while the character motivations in Ajusshi puzzle me, or (2) we’re just comparing heights of acorns at this point.
Over on the weekend, both Memory and Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki are doing pretty decently — just as long as we’re not comparing Memory to the double-digit ratings of its predecessor, Signal. I get the sense that tvN is in comparison mode and is disappointed, but hey, those ratings are respectable. And on the broadcast stations in family-drama territory, it looks like numbers are holding relatively steady.
Drama viewership ratings for the week of Mar. 28–Apr. 3, 2016
| Ep. # | Station | Rating | |
| Monday, Mar. 28 | |||
| Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho | 1 | KBS | 10.1% |
| Monster | 1 | MBC | 7.3% |
| Jackpot | 1 | SBS | 11.8% |
| Pied Piper | 7 | tvN | 1.869% |
| Tuesday, Mar. 29 | |||
| Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho | 2 | KBS | 11.4% |
| Monster | 2 | MBC | 7.0% |
| Jackpot | 2 | SBS | 12.2% |
| Pied Piper | 8 | tvN | 2.036% |
| Wednesday, Mar. 30 | |||
| Descended From the Sun | 11 | KBS | 31.9% |
| Goodbye Mr. Black | 5 | MBC | 5.1% |
| Come Back, Ajusshi | 11 | SBS | 3.3% |
| Thursday, Mar. 31 | |||
| Descended From the Sun | 12 | KBS | 33.0% |
| Goodbye Mr. Black | 6 | MBC | 4.6% |
| Come Back, Ajusshi | 12 | SBS | 3.8% |
| Friday, Apr. 1 | |||
| Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki | 5 | JTBC | 2.308% |
| Memory | 5 | tvN | 2.869% |
| Saturday, Apr. 2 | |||
| Five Kids | 13 | KBS | 23.2% |
| All’s Well With a Happy Home | 11 | MBC | 13.2% |
| Marriage Contract | 9 | MBC | 18.9% |
| Mrs. Cop 2 | 9 | SBS | 7.6% |
| Yes, That’s How It Is | 15 | SBS | 8.6% |
| Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki | 6 | JTBC | 2.104% |
| Memory | 6 | tvN | 2.162% |
| Sunday, Apr. 3 | |||
| Five Kids | 14 | KBS | 30.7% |
| All’s Well With a Happy Home | 12 | MBC | 15.4% |
| Marriage Contract | 10 | MBC | 22.0% |
| Mrs. Cop 2 | 10 | SBS | 8.2% |
| Yes, That’s How It Is | 16 | SBS | 10.0% |
| Vampire Detective | 2 | OCN | 0.9% |
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1 Lovejae
April 3, 2016 at 3:14 AM
Dots slay!! My favorite drama this year...
Love song_song couple ??
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2 Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 3:21 AM
I am happy for Ms Temper & Nam Jung Ki..☺ Its rating is considered good since it is jtbc drama..They serve higher rating..One of those drama that I keep waiting for new episode every week, nowadays..☺
It is not merely on Rom com, it does not have any flower boy (except Chan Sung). But I love it has workplace as a theme and also about family too! Some said they reminiscing Misaeng (I could not bring myself to finish Misaeng) when they watch this drama..
I am glad Lee Yo Won's comeback drama is receiving good reviews.☺
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 3:21 AM
#they deserve
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paroles
April 3, 2016 at 4:15 AM
I'm happy that LYW's comeback drama is doing well too. Especially since they are following up two consecutive flops from jTBC but actually managed to catch up on ratings with tvN which is arguably the more established cable station. Anyway, this girl really takes the longest hiatuses. I have a feeling I may never see her on screen again after this. *touchwood*
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 4:23 AM
She is a family woman. I think she was in hiatus for around 2 years (or maybe more) because she was giving birth ☺
I hope the rating will be higher..Hopefully it can reach 3%.
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Alessar
April 4, 2016 at 6:52 AM
It's a good show. They didn't market it very well I don't think, it's not so zany. It's more of a Misaeng-lite story about an underdog company lead by a tough career woman. (Who unfortunately gets a lot of crap just because she's a woman. Grrr.)
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3 Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 3:26 AM
Ok Da Jung's gold wisdom
" An eye for an eye, a teeth for a teeth"... ?
Ms Temper is not having temper without any reason. She just cannot stand with ppl who are messing with her ?
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paroles
April 3, 2016 at 4:19 AM
I think we're the only ones raving about Ms Temper lol.
This is really the season for girl crushes. First Oh Yeon-seo then now Lee Yo-won (absolutely adorable when she flashes that smile of hers).
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 4:29 AM
yeah season for girl crushes ?
I think Ms Temper has finally feel happy in doing her job. When she was with Gold, she cannot do everything based on her own decision. So working with small company, she can do all sort of things. She is cute too when she was laughing after watching the ads which was the idea by Bong Gi.You know I can rewatch each episode again & again..
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sea
April 3, 2016 at 5:23 AM
I'm going to rave about this drama for the 1000th time because I love it so much ?
I think this show is perfect without any romance so I'm not looking forward to when they finally add it ?
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 5:40 AM
Yes this show actually already perfect without any romance. Or maybe the romance to be inserted near the end of the drama? ;) I am OK with a little romance..
I tell you, even for yesterday's episode I already watched it twice lol? Thanks a bunch for the subbers because of their fast work. ❤
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 5:43 AM
lol, I just realized what with Sera in the trap? kkkk. I already removed 'in the trap' long time ago after CITT disappointed me.
kuromitsu
April 3, 2016 at 7:05 AM
Her smile isn't even THAT beautiful, but you know that when she smiles, there's really a good reason for it. My favorite smile was when she said good job to Woo Joo after the 65.
I really love each of the characters coming into their own. I hated a lot of them during the first episode, and it's now episode 6 and it's paying off.
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paroles
April 3, 2016 at 7:56 AM
Well, it's not THAT beautiful. I think it's cute. The way she smiles is really child-like.
And I love ODJ's interactions with Woo Joo too.
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alua
April 3, 2016 at 9:29 AM
No, you're not.
Ms. Temper is an awesome character. And I was totally expected to find her annoying.
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Sancheezy
April 3, 2016 at 5:17 AM
she actually has good reason for everything she does, people in the office are really prejudicing her for every thing based on birds saying.
but the things I love is when the chaebol JJ guy get cut off because the mother is on the relationship, that's a legit reason to broke up, the drama always play it like "love even conquer mother in law", but if the son can't break off the MIL influence, it better to take off alone.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 5:42 AM
I think the staffs in the office have their own reasons too, to be prejudiced towards her. But glad they are slowly changing in a positive way.. At first I was worried if this drama will go wrong, but glad it is on the right track.
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Sancheezy
April 3, 2016 at 8:03 AM
I just think the staff is more believed in others saying, rumor than her and it harsh for them when they asked her to beg her ex husband for them. From the 1st time, there's nothing to do with him and the words they said to her imo is not considerate, it's like they want her to looked as frustrated as them.
at least they solve it in one episode
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alua
April 3, 2016 at 9:28 AM
They have reasons to dislike or hate her, they have reasons to disagree with her, they have reasons to fear her because of the possibility of having no job tomorrow but their prejudice is just their own lame-ass small-mindedness and willingness to believe any gossip that comes their way.
One of them said in the first (or second?) episode "I have heard rumours", which is as wishy-washy as it gets. Even by episode six they have no more to go on that someone they semi-know saying "I saw them going into a hotel" (no details – not even "I saw them go into a hotel room").
They have never seen her flirt with a guy or use her body in any way and yet they were all ready to say "This woman sleeps with guys to get her way" as if it were a proven fact that they witnessed themselves. (Personally, I find that a pretty darn insulting accusation.)
There was grand moment of irony when Nam Jung-ki told Ms. Temper "since you are woman you might use tactics that men can't" when HE was the one that STRIPPED and was ready to sleep with her just because he bought so easily into all those rumours.
Fortunately, it's pretty clear by now that Jung-ki now 100% knows she would never use her body for business, and it's finally starting to dawn on the others in the office too. :-)
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Jeanie
April 3, 2016 at 6:33 AM
Thank you guys for your raves about this drama! I am checking it out this week. Excited to add another drama in my watchlist :)
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 8:36 AM
You really need to ?
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Tai
April 3, 2016 at 6:25 PM
Im loving this drama so much! Im glad it has a mini following here too. Like, I wasnt expecting very much going in and ofc on a shallow note the lead guy's look is not really my thing. But I love the idea of a prickly heroine so figured it was worth a shot AND ITS SO GREAT? its funny, and heartfelt, distinct and a genuinely good workplace dramedy imo rather than comedy even. its def more com than rom atm. tbh I think they ARE sorta building up to a romance with Da Jung and Nam Gi but they are clearly building a basis for it first. rather than starting with attraction or the usual slap slap kiss dynamic. clearly they are building a mutual respect for the two first. then a friendship. and then i can see it going further. esp with Da Jung growing close to the Nam Family. with Bong Gi helping with Lovel's product and DJ's soft spot for NG's cute little son. I'm ready for them to become a family tbh. Plus if anyone can beat some actual sense into Bong Gi, its Da Jung.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 4, 2016 at 1:51 AM
This show maybe quite underrated here ( I don't know, just my opinion). But I feel glad to see some others who actually enjoying this as much as I do. Maybe we should raving about Ms Temper on OT every Friday. kkk.
tbh I was sceptical with male lead at first, I love him when he do secondary roles but unsure as a first lead. But he is portraying his character with great. Maybe, if they put more popular actor, this drama can draw more audiences. But I have no problem with male lead at all, I dont care whoever it is as long as he can ACT and not only pretty boy.
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meowingme
April 3, 2016 at 11:40 PM
Hooray for Ms. Temper & Nam Jung Ki fans! I for one cannot wait for the romantic part to start, tee hee hee. I love that they started at the end of extreme spectrums but built a bridge by understanding each other's principles and growing respects. And I love how they mostly do good in a silent way, like Ok Da Jung actually watched over Nam Jung Ki on his picketing, and how Jung Ki is always advising others on Da Jung perspective. And totally aaw-ed seeing the "cool idiot" saved in her phone!
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 4, 2016 at 1:53 AM
She even make the 'cool idiot' as her phone wallpaper right? Lol cute.
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paroles
April 4, 2016 at 9:14 AM
The romance has already started though. After Ms. Temper looked at the picture of NJG's one man protest then switched back to her home screen, the camera stayed for a few seconds on the "cool fool" picture. I think that's a hint that she thinks that what he did was quite cool (though stupid). Personally I'm not looking forward to the romance bits though; I quite like the show as it is.
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meowingme
April 4, 2016 at 8:14 PM
After Chief Ok threatened Director Kim, first ex-husband asked her, are you a fool? And she answered yes, i am a fool, while looking at her cool idiot screen saver. I think she uses it as her personal cheer :D
On a site note, have replayed the scene where the president wilted after confronting Director Kim, gah so funny! Dammit, saturday is still so far awayyy
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4 mimi
April 3, 2016 at 3:51 AM
Was hoping to see the ratings for Page Turner. Anyone know what the rating is?
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Kiara
April 3, 2016 at 3:59 AM
Eps 1 - 3.6%
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rowanharper
April 3, 2016 at 4:32 AM
I luff page turner - 5 stars- from me. :)
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Excitable
April 3, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Page turner first episode did not reach my expectations but on episode 2 though.
It picks up!
Probably because i didn't like how pushy and obnoxious all the characters being portrayed on the first episode. Second one, is like a tone down version, a tad bit realistic.
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alua
April 3, 2016 at 12:09 PM
It's pretty good but I'm still finding it more exaggerated than, it seems to me, it needs to be. There's plenty of real problems that vision-impaired people face, so I'm just not sure why the drama has every average person just be a total jerk? Sure, if someone bumps into you and spills your food you might get mad for a moment, but you're going to keep yelling at her though you see she's blind? And not one person – not even the adults that should be there – steps in trying to help? Same with the guy with the dog, which seemed like a seriously contrived scenario ("I'm going to sue you for animal abuse"?). Are we to believe that there are really only two people willing to help a blind person and everyone else is going to behave like an a** to her when she crosses their way? I'm just not sure why we need this when there are real conflicts in this scenario that offer plenty material for this story.
The actors are great though.
nomad
April 3, 2016 at 5:37 PM
I also really like Page Turner, and was surprised to find it funny.
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Dakchigo
April 3, 2016 at 6:18 AM
3.6% for episode 1 last week, 4.1% for episode 2 this week.
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Fitri Iphiet
April 3, 2016 at 7:31 PM
i want it to be a long drama. 16 episodes, but unfortunately... it's sooo good. im loving it.
i'm curious about vampire detective :D
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5 Kiara
April 3, 2016 at 3:52 AM
KBS is doing well all across the board. Park Shin-Yang's Neighborhood Lawyer is going neck to neck with Jackpot.
I'm rooting for DotS to hit 35% this week.
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KDaddict?JCW
April 3, 2016 at 8:16 AM
"I’m rooting for DotS to hit 35% this week."
It just might, when Yoo Ah In cameos in ep 13!
So happy to see somebody rooting for DoTS here. I was under the impression that everybody on DB hates everything Kim Euk Sook.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 8:43 AM
I dislike Kim Eun Sook's past dramas, but DOTS gives a little bit different vibe.. This is not my fav drama but I am happy for the high rating.
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Kiara
April 3, 2016 at 9:04 AM
I'm not a fan either and rom.com is not my thing but we are finally getting a preproduced drama that brings this many tv viewers together since 4-5 yrs ago.
It's risky but I hope there will be more networks willing to support pre-produced dramas in the future. Not just for the return revenues but for the sake of the casts and crews and more.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 6:16 PM
Yes we always welcomed for pre-produced drama. It has a lot of advantages , if it is executed well.
Anon101
April 3, 2016 at 12:34 PM
Well DoTS is also written by a another writer (who seems to not be often recognized)
I find that ppl on DB tend to be critical of her work due to the high amount of attention they generally receive (i.e Heirs) for what they are, like people find her overrated/hyped.
I'm glad about DoTS ratings as well, but I personally think that the ratings are mainly credited towards the main actors who are doing a fantastic job in portraying they're characters, b/c if you take song joong ki and song hye kyo out and replace them with unknown actors or just look at the plot, you'd realize there's not much there.
Good stories have good writing, believable conflicts and development, not only attractive characters.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 6:19 PM
Yes the script originally from other writer. Kim Eun Sook enhanced the script.
But agree, one of the undeniably factor is because of SJK & SHK. If their roles fall under the hand of unknown actors, I doubt the rating could be this high.
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lemondoodle
April 4, 2016 at 4:21 AM
They are tsundere for her. And can't ever quit her.
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6 Nathan
April 3, 2016 at 3:56 AM
I just wanna slap KBS for not taking good care of Park Shin Yang. I mean come on you got Park Shin Yang! Can't you give the drama better cameraman or editor or whatever.
The drama could be gold if the it wasn't too shaky + sloppy editing. But I still prefer Neighborhood Lawyer over the other two Mon/Tue dramas.. I gotta feeling that it gonna slowly dominate the ratings.
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NamNavi
April 3, 2016 at 4:27 AM
Agree! It's too shaky, I wonder did the cameraman drunk or something…
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7 dramapotatoe
April 3, 2016 at 4:05 AM
Whoa, close fight for Jackpot and Lawyer Jo Deul Ho. Definitely good to see that.
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Kiara
April 3, 2016 at 4:13 AM
I'm rooting for Jackpot since it's the only show I'm watching.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 4:34 AM
I am rooting for jackpot too. But I still hope to see our veterans to fill the screen for the 2 coming episodes before the young ones come in..Can I?
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Kiara
April 3, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Choi Min Soo (King Sukjong) might bow out early to allow Hyun Woo (the future King Gyeongjong) to rule. The rest of the veterans should be around for a while.
I'm hoping they'll stretch it till the halfway mark. He is amazing with commanding screen presence. I can't get enough of him.
It has been a while since I look forward to new episodes.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 8:48 AM
Me too. I am actually watching this for Choi Min Soo. If he bows out early I don't know if I have anymore reason to watch. Unless the story can make me stay
KDaddict?JCW
April 3, 2016 at 8:17 AM
I'm loving Jackpot so far. Choi Min Soo. Wow!
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8 Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 4:33 AM
Monster still have a plenty of time to catch up on rating. So fighting. The first two episodes were just like a warm up of the drama.
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Alessar
April 4, 2016 at 6:54 AM
Yeah and it really got me hooked already. Looking forward to where this one goes!
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9 NamNavi
April 3, 2016 at 4:37 AM
I'm worried for Come Back Ahjussi. So far the comments on the drama overall positive but it became negative since they are hinting that Ha Na could be the daughter of someone else…
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 5:47 AM
I cannot foresee where this drama will be going. Sad that it has great casts..Nevertheless still enjoying the drama without expecting / thinking the storyline will be good.
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KDaddict?JCW
April 3, 2016 at 8:18 AM
Its ratings have been nosediving tho.
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earthna
April 3, 2016 at 3:18 PM
omg, really? I still need to catch up coz I stopped at 7 but if they go that route... It was so much fun at first but I kinda lost interest when the guy's death was just that. I thought there would be more of it but it's just that. He fell. WTF
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Jeanie
April 3, 2016 at 8:48 PM
Lol, same. Also, his character became whiny and I felt he was imposing too much on his family, and he'll be leaving in a couple of months. Tho I became a fan of Oh Yeon Seo! Haha!
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earthna
April 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Oh Yeon Seo is so adorable! I can really see Kim Sooro in her!
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10 jules
April 3, 2016 at 4:37 AM
This comment will be spoiler free, I swear, but regarding Come Back Ahjussi: if the show is saying what I think it's saying about... that one plot point revealed this week (not the other one, but... that one. You know?), I am utterly baffled. Why? And why? And also: why?!
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hwaiting
April 3, 2016 at 4:50 AM
I think I am convinced that your comment is totally spoiler free. Lol!
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Sancheezy
April 3, 2016 at 5:14 AM
for CBA, I feel like the editing bite me for preview ,
they can save but instead, they showed it twice and that doesn't even resolve in the week.
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amarawrrr
April 3, 2016 at 6:39 AM
If anything you just made me want to watch the show just to know what you are talking about!!!!!!
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eunchans
April 3, 2016 at 7:39 AM
Lol, me too. I'm really curious now.
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Sur
April 3, 2016 at 9:42 AM
The plot point is the one which made me go all 'rip my hair if its true' so you are warned ahead.
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lenrasoon
April 3, 2016 at 2:32 PM
omg i know! i'll be really disappointed if they're not bluffing with the viewers about this, but we have to wait until then to find the answers.
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11 damianna
April 3, 2016 at 4:46 AM
It's the year of charming ahjusshis for me. Joo jin woong made me whimpered, cried and shouted 'Hell yeah!' over his triumph for justice and love, while Lee seo jin is currently slaying me with his crater-like dimples and expressive face and eyes. Maybe I should start Neighbourhood Lawyer for one more dose of ahjusshi.
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NamNavi
April 3, 2016 at 4:53 AM
Park Shin Yang is great in Neighbourhood Lawyer but they got drunk cameraman...
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damianna
April 3, 2016 at 4:57 AM
LOL. Well I'll give it a try and see it for myself then =) I've always like Kang so ra too.
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KDaddict?JCW
April 3, 2016 at 8:19 AM
So THAT's why I got dizzy watching it! I thought it's my BP!
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Kiara
April 3, 2016 at 8:43 AM
Love Park Shin Yang but will have to check out NL after Jackpot is over.
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earthna
April 3, 2016 at 3:20 PM
Seriously, Jo Jin Woong is oppa material. I can't help myself. And yes to Lee Seojin! Marriage Contract is my current drama crack.
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12 hwaiting
April 3, 2016 at 4:48 AM
Goodness DotS, there's no stopping it! KBS must be happy overall with their line up.
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13 Purple
April 3, 2016 at 5:08 AM
The higher ups at KBS must be very happy right now. Their Mon-Tue time slot is on the double digits (I still can't believe it). Wed-Thu, no need for words, and they're leading weekend too.
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14 sorrynotsorry
April 3, 2016 at 5:13 AM
I love CBA but there is no winning against angsty revenge melo (nevermind romance/action DOTS). I cannot believe how many revenge dramas k-dramaland comes up with.
Five Children is fantastic and so refreshing for a family drama though it went makjang at the arcade when the lead guy used the claw machine and got 3 or 4 stuffed animals easy as can be....
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 5:50 AM
Revenge melo and dramaland can never be sparated. .We will have some dramas every year with revenge plot. Some can be good, some are not. I am a sucker for a revenge drama, but only for the good ones.
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kuromitsu
April 3, 2016 at 7:25 AM
In a way, CBA is sort of a revenge drama.
"It's not a revenge" - Hong-Nan and Hae-Joon.
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fanwho
April 4, 2016 at 4:34 AM
lol "It's not a revenge!!!!"
I thank CBA for giving me such laugh (great stress reliever)
so I can let nonsense twist of story slide. Fighting!
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15 flower
April 3, 2016 at 5:47 AM
Monster first two episodes were thumbs up !!! Can't wait for tomorrow...
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Sur
April 3, 2016 at 9:44 AM
Too bad the youngsters will be gone :( I loved both of them so much
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16 Tien Mahardika
April 3, 2016 at 6:03 AM
JB, why don't u post this on Monday, so that the rating recap will also include the shows on Sunday. I guess it's OK for us to wait one more day to have better things coming for us. That also means we have more dramas to discuss here. Thanksss anyway...! ?
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17 Jeanie
April 3, 2016 at 6:38 AM
Happy for Lawyer Jo Deul Ho, DotS and Marriage Contract! Wow, DotS is a beast! And ratings might go higher still for ep 13 as Yoo Ah In will be making his cameo lol! Hope all the ratings go up this coming week!!
Excited to start Ms. Temper and Vampire Detective this week. When does Page Turner air tho? Really enjoyed the first episode.
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Sur
April 3, 2016 at 9:46 AM
Saturdays, second episode already has subs.
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Jeanie
April 3, 2016 at 8:48 PM
Thanks!! Off to watch then! :)
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18 lordseungri
April 3, 2016 at 6:51 AM
WOHOOO DOTS!!!!!!
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19 Pat
April 3, 2016 at 7:13 AM
The shows on Friday are both good and the ratings are almost equal!
By the way, can anybody please help me with some DOTS episode?
I don't watch the drama but my dongsaeng is very much in love with Jin Goo's character. Can you please give me a good Episode with his best scenes with Kim Ji Won? I want to edit a video for my dongsaeng's birthday. thanks!
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20 bebeswtz
April 3, 2016 at 7:21 AM
Any "Marriage Contract" fans here??? It's my drama crack of 2016 thus far <3
Apologies in advance who share a different opinion than I do, and all due respect:
I haven't really been able to get into DOTS, but don't get me wrong, being able to read recaps on it from here has been fun and the cinematography is stunning (yay for enough time to place into pre- & post-production and not trying to kill your acting and producing crew !!!) , but other than that, to me, it feels nothing more than like a drama with a lot of hype and not a lot of real story substance.... *cue angry looks from y'all*
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Enz
April 3, 2016 at 7:40 AM
Yes. I love marriage contract. I love the development of their feelings for each other. And I LOVE THE KISSSSSSSS. Hehe.
And I cannot comment anymore on DotS coz I surely will enrage fans of the drama ??
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blnmom
April 3, 2016 at 7:24 PM
Ha, glad to see you survived after your last comment on DotS.
Loving Marriage Contract too! Glad to finally like a show that has decent ratings, for a while there I was feeling like an unlucky charm for dramas.
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Enz
April 4, 2016 at 1:01 AM
Hi binmom! Still alive!! Coz I ran away quickly enough. Anyways, I need Seo jinnie fixes in between episodes. I spent last night watching some interviews and love him even more.
Good thing he has been in so many variety shows, even if most are unsubbed.
Didn't you watch signal? As for me, looking forward to Eric's new drama. Oh Hae Young, again.
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blnmom
April 4, 2016 at 8:02 AM
No, I can't watch stuff like Signal, it's too intense for me and I get scared and can't sleep, lol. But I told everyone else to watch it.
Also looking forward to Oh Hae Young -- see you there!
Izie
April 5, 2016 at 2:25 AM
3 meals a day with seojinnie. A must watch!!
Sancheezy
April 3, 2016 at 8:12 AM
I just watched ep 10 and well, it's really well executed for the genre and Eung sung is the girl....!
the relationship is really alluring for the viewer, the gaze hye soo give to jihoon is green light,
it has the sense and the feel and I really like how Eun Sang is such a sweet kid that doesn't make trouble and try to give her best. Every character has a live and perception that we can see grow and changes every week.
DoTS have similar trope with western cop procedural drama imo, every problem arise and resolve within the week, with a bit of pieces for the big arc somewhere near the end, that's why it seems like nothing really happen. Cause there's not much to wait for next week ep for except a new case and how they gonna resolve it.
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V
April 3, 2016 at 8:16 AM
Big Marriage Contract fan here! It has so much heart and I just love it. Glad it's doing well in the ratings. DOTS is fun and the cinematography IS beautiful, but let's be real, it IS the SJK & SHK appeal that's made it what it is. The second leads are also amazing together, very well acted. But I totally get the hype. It has a little bit of everything & has an overall message of positivity and sacrifice, so it seemed kind of a given that it'd be so popular. But yeah, personally is it the most amazing drama ever to me? No. Am I enjoying it a lot? Yes! lol
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V
April 3, 2016 at 8:19 AM
Oh and that kiss between HJH & KHS...so good! ;_;
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phoe
April 3, 2016 at 8:25 AM
yes, the kiss between Jihoon and Hyesoo is awesome!
so much feels...
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momosa
April 3, 2016 at 7:47 PM
Really?! I feel like as if he's going to crush her skull soon, maybe a little too passionate on his part or is it because Uee is a little too fragile looking..
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salt n' pepper
April 3, 2016 at 5:19 PM
I agree with everything you said -- both about Marriage Contract and DotS! I am loving Marriage Contract a lot and is becoming my crack drama. And as for DotS, I enjoy watching it week after week and it's just so pretty for words, both the cinematography and the leads. And I agree, it's definitely the actors who are reeling the audience in and not so much the plot. I am enjoying the drama a lot but would I consider it one of my all-time favorites at the end of the day? No, not really.
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phoe
April 3, 2016 at 8:22 AM
me... me...
i love marriage contract too.
And im so in love with the little girl, eunsung-ah... so adorable...
And although lee seo jin is already 45th years old, somehow his character in this drama is so compelling, and making me fans girling about him!
omo, im still normal right?
And, ive been a silent reader for dramabeans this whole 4 years, and i come to visit this site for almost everyday, but never once i leave comment.
But this drama, this drama!
make me want to comment, discuss and praise it with all of you in here...
And, for the beginning i never interested in this drama, because you know the 18 years age gap between the male lead, and the makjang stories.
But, once again but!
Because lollypip and saya recapped it in DB, and alot people praise it, i try to check the first ep.
And, im in love....
So, thankyou Dramabeans, Lollypip and Saya.... ^-^
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KDaddict?JCW
April 3, 2016 at 8:24 AM
Every time somebody disses DoTS for being a lot of hype and not having a real story or substance, I can't help but wonder: Do many KDs have real stories or substance?
And why do monsters ratings automatically = hype?
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 8:59 AM
It is simply because everyone has their own preference and taste. I like DOTS too, but more because I like the characters, not really into the plots.
I also didnt get the hype for my MLFAS for example, I left after few earlier episodes.
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Excitable
April 3, 2016 at 9:13 AM
I started watching MLFAS before it actually become a craze. The first 2 episodes, while watching Prime Minister & I at the same time. Didn't find anything special about it but suddenly it was like "BOOM"
A hype. LOL
I left around episode 10. Guess it's personal preference, i don't think Korean dramas fantasy is my thing. With the exception of 49 days and My GF is a Gumiho.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 6:33 PM
I am convinced that if MLFAS didn't had JJH & KSH, I doubt it can be a hype.
Imho, the drama with top stars always draw high rating, even the script is nothing new. But few exceptional that the plot alone without the top stars can achieve high rating, for example Reply series.
Fans of DOTS should not feel bitter. This is definitely not an insult, and not saying DOTS does not deserve high rating whatsoever. Sometimes ppl can get so twisted.
Sur
April 3, 2016 at 10:06 AM
I generally dont end up liking the monster ratings ones, left MLFAS, left Secret garden, left MTETS, didnt even watch that joo won tae hee drama, left DOTS. K-netz and me have different taste i guess, the only one we agree upon is kim sam soon XD
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sorrynotsorry
April 4, 2016 at 5:04 PM
There's nothing wrong with that. Everyone has their own personal taste. It's great when people keep it respectful as you did. (I also haven't watched Yong Pal !)
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Major Dickason's
April 4, 2016 at 9:39 PM
Which drama was MTETS?
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bebeswtz
April 3, 2016 at 4:47 PM
I don't consider my comment in calling it a hype drama a diss-- so please don't call it that-- nor do I have problems with hype dramas or nor do I think that all hype dramas/ dramas with high ratings equates to just hype and no substance =)
I don't think that K-dramas will ever have 'real stories' nor will all dramas always have substance, simply because we are talking about tv and, yea, it's a drama, not real life
All of that is just my simple and humble opinion
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Excitable
April 3, 2016 at 8:39 AM
Watching it and it keeps getting better.
Like everyone is raving about, the last scene on ep 9 is worthy of 'drooling' lol. I mean if previously, the scene where Ji Hoon picks Hye Soo up and let her seat on the counter and she squeals followed by his smoldering gaze is hot, this time it's just full with raw sadness.
And Ji Hoon looks like he wants to eat the girl up when he is kissing her. It sounds funny but its not. Love... love the lingering moment there. That is how you do a charge up moment people!
Bad feeling about the ending, but i can't help but watch it. Something is wrong... i don't like melos. LOL
And Ms Temper and NJG. LOL. She kicks ass, and i want to watch more to see her in all her glory. My weekend is shaping quite good.
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Enz
April 3, 2016 at 8:45 AM
I loved how he fully enveloped her in that kiss. I dislike very much those kisses with the hands cradling the face or neck that is so common in dramas. Like the girl is this precious little thing. Give me that full on kiss anytime.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 3, 2016 at 8:52 AM
My love for MC is growing each episode.
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Sur
April 3, 2016 at 9:53 AM
Here!!
Was slayed from the first week. I love the characterization of most of the people. The chemistry is so good!!
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earthna
April 3, 2016 at 3:23 PM
Marriage Contract filled the void I felt after Signal and Dragons ended. That says it all.
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Izie
April 5, 2016 at 2:31 AM
I am with you. I have Goodbye Mr Black in my list now
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ikram
April 4, 2016 at 3:17 PM
me too i prefer marriage contract than DOTS this drama is famous just because of song ji but marriage contract is gain a lot of success becaus of the story line and the great acting ,truly she the drama number 1 for me
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Izie
April 5, 2016 at 2:24 AM
I am!!!! Cant wait to see uee-seojin couple. I love 'em. Their rating picked up this week. Super duper happy.
I am too not into DoTS. I dropped the show at ep 6. Cant feel the chemistry though. And the plot too .. (hm,i've watched too many drama, hence my bar has raised after Signal), i shall stop now.
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21 Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
April 3, 2016 at 9:28 AM
Somehow, I imagined Javabeans saying this post in her best weatherman voice. I'm going to give Jackpot a few more episodes to thrill me, I can't help that in my mind I'm comparing it to SFD (sorry Choi Min-soo ajhussi and Yeo Jin-gu I know I said I love you guys but...). I'm so sad that two of my favourite writers are airing dramas in the same time slot. I love Moon Hee-jungnim, but I love Kim Eun-sook just a teeny bit more. I always watch KES for Romances and MHJ for Melos. I'll just wait till Black is done airing to watch it. I can't miss another Yoo In-young performance even though she's not the lead. I'm hoping this is the drama that makes me fall in love with Moon Chae-won like DOTS is doing for me with Song Hye-gyo. I have so many screenshots of her it's not even funny.
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Major Dickason's
April 4, 2016 at 9:51 PM
I absolutely loved Six Flying Dragons. Best sword fighting ever! Lee Bang Ji played by Byun Yo Han was such a beautiful tragic character. I haven't been able to start another sageuk yet. Is Jackpot worth a try?
Personally DOTS has caught me in its web with all the pretty and great acting, even with the cheesy dialogue! Have loved Song Joong Ki since SKKS. Excited to see Yoo Ah In this week in cameo! Ah, memories of a quintessential bromance!
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22 Ohlalaland
April 3, 2016 at 10:15 AM
Enjoying the david vs goliath workplace plot in ms temper. All the characters are growing and learning to fight in their own (the 1 man protest, lol). I wish we could take turns slapping the 1st husband numerous times on ms. temper's behalf. The 2nd husband and MIL deserve what they got. Can't wait to meet the 3rd.
Am I the only one watching happy home? subs are slow but it is so good.
I stopped watching DOTS after ep 6 but will watch again after it is finished so I can mass ffwd. I like the second leads though and I hv to see yoo ah in's cameo (dragons unite!).
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23 mindy
April 3, 2016 at 1:13 PM
Wow, I'm still stunned at DOTS's numbers. I'm not watching it but good for them and good for KBS! It looks like they're on their way back, ratings-wise.
Also, the comments here are making me think that maybe I should check out Ms. Temper... ah, if only I had the time.
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24 alpha
April 3, 2016 at 1:35 PM
So happy with DOTS. Dare I wish for it to cross 40% too.
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25 Ree
April 3, 2016 at 3:24 PM
Only watching Ms. Temper and Lawyer Jo this season. I like TVN but don’t be a greedy butt and compare show ratings with the Repy and Signal. Different people, different tastes like me I am not watching Memory because I can take some suspense but not drama drama stuff
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26 earthna
April 3, 2016 at 3:27 PM
I'm happy that Marriage Contract airs on the weekend so more people can watch it. I feel like it would be buried among the many primetime dramas on weekdays but the weekend time slot is doing good for them. And holy moly! DotS reached 30+ already? When was the last time that happened? Imagine if they reach 50. lol
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mindy
April 3, 2016 at 3:51 PM
I just tried to do some digging and not even YFAS broke 30%. Maybe the last was Moon Sun? Which broke 40%.
Even when it's not a show I'm watching, it's so nice to see non-weekend dramas hit such high numbers these days. I even thought so with Yong-pal this summer, which "only" broke 20% and people freaked out!
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earthna
April 3, 2016 at 4:21 PM
Yep. I think YFTS ended with 20 something. Moon Sun broke 40%?! I watched it way after it aired so I didn't know. Kim Takgu probably had the highest ratings from recent memory but that's 6 years ago. lol. It's also from KBS. I think they have a knack of finding dramas that would get high ratings.
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mindy
April 3, 2016 at 6:39 PM
Omg Baker King. To be honest I can't believe that was "only" 6 years ago because it was Joo-won's first drama and I feel like he's been around forever.
Yep, Moon Sun broke 40% three times, actually. The finale was at 42.2%
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27 iamdeb
April 3, 2016 at 4:13 PM
I'm not even watching DoTS but I'm really rooting for it to break 40%!!
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28 saranga
April 3, 2016 at 5:02 PM
i liked neighborhood lawyer, nice to see that it's holding its own so far. the story itself doesn't seem anything new, but i did loooove watching park shin-yang for the first time in a long time. there was a scene where he was advising his client not to listen to kang sora, and i don't know if it was intended to be funny or not, but it really cracked me up. i rewatched that scene three times, cracking up afresh each time. kang sora is good too. as an actress, she's such a breath of fresh air, both visually and acting wise.
regarding weekend dramas: i feel like up till a few years ago there were really only three weekend shows to pick from—the ones from the big 3. but now with the introduction of the fri/sat time slot, plus the cable channels, it seems there are more shows than i can keep tabs on. not a bad thing, but for instance i didn't even realize ms. temper had even begun airing, and the promos had looked fairly promising too.
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29 Kaylie
April 3, 2016 at 7:00 PM
It's funny how a little while ago, when Moorim School was still airing on KBS and the ratings were miserably low, many people dissed KBS for being hopeless at weekday prime time drama and said that they should just give up and focus on weekend dramas solely. Now DOTS gets crazy ratings and Neighbourhood lawyer has decent ratings too.
Good for KBS. I watched DOTS and the cinematography is indeed beautiful. I just wish there was a more distinct plot beyond just... A series of events happening.
Sometimes ratings are just strange.
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Jeanie
April 3, 2016 at 8:42 PM
Wow! Was Moorim School right before DotS?!! Forgot about that!! Haha! Was too busy over SFD and Signal. My, how things can suddenly change.
With regards to DotS, I have come to the conclusion that rather than expecting for one "big bad", for me the drama is more about exploring the relationship between a special forces soldier and a doctor, who, despite of their initial attraction to each other, realized soon enough that they have different opposing ideals. It's fascinating for me to see the struggles they go through faced with different challenges in a war torn country and how these events change them and their viewpoints. But, again, this is a kdrama, we all take different things from it :)
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Kaylie
April 3, 2016 at 11:58 PM
Moorim School was aired on Monday-Tuesday while DOTS started airing at the Wednesday-Thursday time slot, in the week right before Moorim ended its run. But DOTS definitely came at the right time because Moorim School was getting an embarrassing all-time low of about 2-3% ratings towards the end, continuing a very long streak of bad luck in terms of ratings for KBS prime time drama.
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Jeanie
April 4, 2016 at 6:58 AM
Thanks for reminding me! Lol forgot about Moorim's monday-tuesday sched. Hope Lee Hyun Woo gets better drama projects!!
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sundaexstory
April 3, 2016 at 8:50 PM
''...and the cinematography is indeed beautiful. I just wish there was a more distinct plot beyond just… A series of events happening.''
Me too. I just watch it time to time randomly to enjoy the beautiful cinematography and pretty leads.
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Kaylie
April 3, 2016 at 11:48 PM
It's something that you can watch with very little investment of attention and effort. I can idly swipe through my phone while watching DOTS, but it keeps me sufficiently engaged to keep watching. Other than occasional cringe-worthy English lines, it's good enough that I foresee myself finish watching the show. In two days I already marathoned 7 episodes. Yet if you ask whether it's something I'll remember for very long and care enough to rewatch, nope I don't think so.
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30 witheachnewmorning
April 4, 2016 at 5:18 AM
memory is a really good drama though :( i don't understand why it's doing so badly sigh i guess i understand that the content is really heavy and people aren't keen to watch another alzheimer's drama but honestly if pitted against remember memory is so much more realistic (and thus heartbreaking) Lee sung min is doing a really great job and junho isn't doing too bad either :P this show just really deserves more attention (and more osts, gah i love the ost but it's literally on repeat)
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Kiara
April 4, 2016 at 5:57 AM
The rating for Memory is fine as long as it stays around 2%. That is not bad at all for a cable drama.
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31 sweetsour
April 4, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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32 Yani
April 5, 2016 at 5:36 AM
I thot it was decendants of the sun not.decended.from the sun.
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33 SignalFan
April 5, 2016 at 9:02 AM
Took 2 weeks off drama land, so i had some catching up to do.
Honestly, DOTs, i like the drama overall but i love the 2nd leads way better than anyone. Love SJK.
Marriage Contract blew my mind. Right now i am addicted to it. LSJ. Those dimples, my heart be still. I just wish he would marry now. I can see that Kdramas are changing there styles when it comes to romance. Before it was too unrealistic, now its more real.
Five Children, i soo love. Its fun to watch.
Yeah That's how it is. Fun to watch.
I really want to stick with Mrs Cop because i love crime/investigative dramas but only Kim Bum's smile is keeping me on it.
Haven't started Jackpot, Memory, and the drama everyone is saying has a drunk cameraman.
Dropped CBA, GMB.
Just started Vampire detective.
Is it only me that noticed that the opening credits of Pipe Pied looks like an OCN drama opening credit?
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34 harga kulkas
May 25, 2016 at 7:31 AM
please come back mister is quite good drama..too bad choose wrong time ,hard to beat DOTS
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