Drama viewership ratings for the week of May 2-8, 2016
by HeadsNo2
We’re looking at the drama landscape post-Descended From the Sun now, and it’s still interesting to see how the shows are evening out on the Wednesday-Thursday slots now that they don’t have such an impossible competitor. Now that there’s no longer one giant show to dominate them all, numbers are looking pretty normal throughout the week—there’s tight competition to be sure, but breaking double digits is back to being the gold standard.
Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho is still in first place in its slot, though not by much—Jackpot and Monster are catching up, and neither seem too far from breaking that coveted 10% mark. Over on cable, Oh Hae-young Again took over the slot left by Pied Piper, and is already doing better than its predecessor, though not by huge leaps and bounds.
Ratings in the middle of the week have seen an overall improvement, with Goodbye Mr. Black narrowly edging its way on top after weeks spent below 5%. The embattled Master—God of Noodle is having to fight for every scrap it gets, but it can’t be good that we’re seeing a drop in numbers with every consecutive episode. Otherwise, both weekend shows on JTBC and tvN saw their finales this week, and no big surprises there. Memory and Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki were both solid shows, so now it’ll be interesting to see whether the next crop of cable shows will bring in more impressive figures.
Drama viewership ratings for the week of May 2-8, 2016
Ep. # | Station | Rating | |
Monday, May 2 | |||
Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho | 11 | KBS | 11.0% |
Monster | 11 | MBC | 7.5% |
Jackpot | 11 | SBS | 8.9% |
Oh Hae-young Again | 1 | tvN | 2.059% |
Tuesday, May 3 | |||
Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho | 12 | KBS | 11.8% |
Monster | 12 | MBC | 8.4% |
Jackpot | 12 | SBS | 9.2% |
Oh Hae-young Again | 2 | tvN | 2.981% |
Wednesday, May 4 | |||
Master—God of Noodle | 3 | KBS | 7.3% |
Goodbye Mr. Black | 15 | MBC | 9.1% |
Entertainer | 5 | SBS | 7.4% |
Thursday, May 5 | |||
Master—God of Noodle | 4 | KBS | 6.0% |
Goodbye Mr. Black | 16 | MBC | 9.0% |
Entertainer | 6 | SBS | 8.7% |
Friday, May 6 | |||
Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki | 15 | JTBC | 3.2% |
Memory | 15 | tvN | 2.9% |
Saturday, May 7 | |||
Five Kids | 23 | KBS | 21.2% |
All’s Well With a Happy Home | 21 | MBC | 13.7% |
Flower in Prison | 3 | MBC | 16.9% |
Mrs. Cop 2 | 19 | SBS | 10.1% |
Yes, That’s How It Is | 25 | SBS | 6.9% |
Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki | 16 | JTBC | 2.7% |
Memory | 16 | tvN | 3.6% |
Sunday, May 8 | |||
Five Kids | 24 | KBS | 25.9% |
All’s Well With a Happy Home | 22 | MBC | 16.8% |
Flower in Prison | 4 | MBC | 19.5% |
Mrs. Cop 2 | 20 | SBS | 11.1% |
Yes, That’s How It Is | 26 | SBS | 8.4% |
Vampire Detective | 7 | OCN | 0.8% |
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1 alpha
May 8, 2016 at 3:40 AM
Just waiting for GMB to end already, I want 'Lucky Romance'. !! I'm sure that will be the dominating one once it airs.
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miroufleur
May 8, 2016 at 4:51 AM
I'm waiting for Lucky Romance to air and enjoying Oh Hae-Young again at the moment ❤
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zia
May 8, 2016 at 8:43 AM
I'm also watching OHYA and I already love the show.
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agnes
May 8, 2016 at 6:38 AM
Me too! Cant wait for Lucky Romance, and W after it wkwkw.
Bless MBC Wed-Thu.
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Rj
May 8, 2016 at 6:48 AM
I have even written on my reminder & calendar ^^
Lucky romance just air quickly
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2 alpha
May 8, 2016 at 3:43 AM
This has got to be the driest period for dramas, I got nothing to watch at all.
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squeak
May 8, 2016 at 4:03 AM
Same here...
Tried Jackpot, Entertainer, Oh Hae-young Again and God of Noodle. They were all pretty disappointing. Sticking with variety shows for a bit...
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knightauror
May 8, 2016 at 4:54 AM
I feel that too. No currently airing drama that catch my attention. I decide to stick with some complete japanese drama now, and found myself delighted.
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Kjustice
May 8, 2016 at 9:29 AM
+1000
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T.T
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I just re-watch DotS and the other old dramas for now.
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iamdeb
May 8, 2016 at 4:19 PM
I can relate. I'm pretty much only watching Neighborhood Lawyer casually because it's fun and enjoyable but apart from that nothing....
Returned back to watching American TV and I was still bored till I started watching MR. ROBOT. I can't believe I waited this long to watch, such a good show!!!
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Cat
May 8, 2016 at 10:28 PM
haha came back from 3 week trip and thought I'll have something worth watching but nothing.
Atm watching variety shows, Japanese dramas and North and South (BBC) ><
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eynay
May 8, 2016 at 10:30 PM
me too. I tried to watch God of Noodle but I cannot continue after episode 2 even thought I love that kind of genre.
So, right now I'm watching all drama, The Suspicious Housekeeper that I find on iflix. I just finished watching 9 Time Travel.
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Elgarmummy
May 9, 2016 at 7:13 PM
same. Nothing to watch. I prefer to watch completed shows. Just watched some Japanese dramas and Hong Kong dramas, and Secret Garden. Finally understood the link (cream kiss) in Reply 1988.
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3 Grapes
May 8, 2016 at 3:59 AM
The best Wednesday, Thursday drama is Master of Noodles, i am watching GMB but i find the Noodles more attracting, i think when Lucky Romance starts the rating will drop more, but who cares about rating when i am enjoying the drama
Mrs. Temper ending was so cute, it's weird that the last episode rating is less then ep15 it should be the opposite
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Kirara
May 8, 2016 at 4:05 AM
Agree, kinda sad actually that Noodle doesn't get the rating it deserves
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taffi
May 8, 2016 at 7:09 AM
Same for me. I've watched the first few episodes of all three Wed-Thu dramas and surprisingly, God of Noodles was the most intriguing for me. Good character development and grippling storyline (and heavy too).
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Gidget
May 8, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Heavy noodles always get limp ratings!
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Adal
May 8, 2016 at 12:40 PM
+10000
About Master God of Noodles. I swear that drama is my new crack! I am watching all three Wednesday and Thursday dramas at the moment and of all of them, I am most impressed by Master God of Noodles. I wish the ratings were higher, but I guess the dark subject matter and lack of idols make a lot of people lose interest in the drama.
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4 Itenoria
May 8, 2016 at 4:05 AM
Whoop Whoop. Another Oh Hae Young came out swinging. Good numbers to start with.
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5 Sandra
May 8, 2016 at 4:20 AM
Another Oh Hae Young is so funny. At least the first two episode was so entertaining. Love all characters. So unique.
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6 mongoose
May 8, 2016 at 4:32 AM
Hey, Ms. Temper finally broke 3% before it bowed out. That was a fun show, even if it was much more a workplace drama and less of a romcom than I was expecting.
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7 skiesz
May 8, 2016 at 4:56 AM
Well, all K-dramas these days not attract my attention. I will wait until Gong Yoo upcoming drama to air. So faarr awayy..
How could Entertainer scores just a single digit with Ji Sung - Hyeri power...
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Kjustice
May 8, 2016 at 9:32 AM
I think that single digit is just for Jisung power alone, the other cast is meh. If Jisung wasn't there I don't think it will be that high.
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lemondoodle
May 10, 2016 at 4:07 PM
Please, Hyeri's last drama was higher rated than Ji Sung's on it was on cable. His dramas have never had good ratings, even Heal Me, Kill Me.
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8 Norie Eda
May 8, 2016 at 4:56 AM
I really enjoyed watching Oh Hae-young Again..I watched the first 2 episodes over and over again :) ...It's the only drama that catches my interest after Decendants of The Sun
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9 yoobitna
May 8, 2016 at 5:24 AM
can't wait for Lucky Romance and Dear My Friends(/My Dear Friends??) but it's mooooooonday tmr which means it's Oh Hae Young Again -yaaaaaaaaaaaay-
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10 Jann
May 8, 2016 at 5:29 AM
I am only watching Entertainer at the moment...almost gave up at ep 2...decided to keep watching for Jisung...and I'm loving it right now! It's taking an upward turn for me...
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kuromitsu
May 8, 2016 at 6:19 AM
I skipped 3 and 4. 5 and 6 were so much better.
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11 enkeys
May 8, 2016 at 5:40 AM
I remember Flower in Prison had better numbers last week (episode 1&2). I reaaaaally wanna watch it because of the PD and Go Soo but I reaaaaally don't want to watch Jin Se Yeon ever again. Can any beanie tell me if the drama's any good?
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Sera The Ms Temper
May 8, 2016 at 5:49 AM
The drama is good so far. If you enjoyed Dong Yi you might be enjoying this too.
The young version of Ok Nyeo is really good, and I was greedy to have her stay at least up to epi 10.But I think JSY will appear tonight. I am worried JSY cannot be as good as the young one,not that I am expected her to be so good.
If I need one reason to watch this because of Go Soo and strong supporting casts. JSY alone will never draw our attention.
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enkeys
May 8, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Ah I see, so Jin Se Yeon is yet to make an appearance. I am a fan of this PD that is why I was sooo looking forward to his next drama. Why it has to be with Jin Se Yeon. Sigh.
I would be okay if she's not the star of the drama (see: Gaksital) but she is the main character here, isn't she? Not Go Soo. Sigh sigh sigh.
I will wait for viewers' reactions when she finally appears in the drama. Let's hope she improves. Thank you for your reply :)
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Sera The Ms Temper
May 8, 2016 at 8:52 PM
Lets think the "flower" is Go Soo instead. lol.
Yes, this is female centric drama and JSY ought the be the centre of the story. If it is still not a tiny improvement from her, this drama will be easily stole from her by other characters.
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12 Sera The Ms Temper
May 8, 2016 at 5:56 AM
I am saying goodbye to Lovely team ??? sobss. I will miss Cool Idiot (Ms Temper), Lovely team, Nam Jung Ki's family and all casts. One of good drama that enjoyable to watch from beginning until the end. Will defitely rewatch and put in my recommendation list ☺☺☺❤❤
I hope Lee Yo Won will not take a long break before her next drama. Can I have her pairing with Yeon Jeong Hun. They have a great chemistry even YJH only have a less screentime.
Currently watching Master -God of Noodle and I love it so far. Flower in Prison is enjoyable too, I wish when Jin Seo Yeon appear, she will at least have a tiny improvement. The child actress is so good. I hope JSY will not ruin her character.
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13 Rj
May 8, 2016 at 7:00 AM
Enjoying god of noodles so far ...... Its kinda thrilling to watch ....sometimes it feels spooky ..... It sends chills down the spine that's y I love it. Its very few times I'm afraid of the villain & in this show so far I definitely am.
On the other side monster had such a good start up, the first three ep were awesome but now I think it isn't living up to its title. Though it hadn't lost my interest to the point of dropping, may be I'm missing the young Guk cheol, I forgot his name but thumps up to his acting
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14 kanz
May 8, 2016 at 7:36 AM
I'm sad Ms. Temper and Nam Jung Ki ends this week. This is the only drama that I look forward these days after DOTS and CBM ended. Now I only watch Entertainer just for Ji Sung and the male actors. Hyeri just doesn't do anything for me.
Anyone, if you want real workplace drama and almost no romance and a cast you can trust, you can watch Ms. Temper and Nam Jung Ki. Funny at times, but mostly being retrospective and awesome all around!
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15 mindy
May 8, 2016 at 7:37 AM
So happy that Oh Hae Young Again increased almost a full percentage point from episode 1 to 2! It really is an entertaining drama, and that's all I'm asking for at this point. After CITT, with the exception of Page Turner I have been dropping dramas left to right (CBA, GMB, Entertainer...) so I hope Oh Hae Young Again stays entertaining throughout. It would be great if it also turned out to be a super high-quality drama but again, at this point I just want to be laughing when watching a drama again and OHYA is doing that for me!
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16 mk
May 8, 2016 at 7:37 AM
Oh man, I really need God of Noodles' ratings to improve. It's the only drama I'm following and I'm so scared they'll axe it if it doesn't do any better. I wish they'd stuck with their previous title, I think the current one confused everyone on what the drama would be about and lost potential viewers because of it.
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alpha
May 8, 2016 at 9:51 AM
I agree. The name of the drama is supposed to make you want to watch it, but MASTER: GOD OF NOODLES? That's the worst name you can ever think of.
Some cool drama named in my opinion:
- City Hunter
- Kill me, heal me (VERY CLEVER name)
- Moon embracing the sun
- Descendants of the sun
- Goblin
etc. Those names just scream success even though it might not be. They just stick to your mind .
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Rj
May 8, 2016 at 11:52 AM
My Asian TV gave it a better name ' master of revenge'
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loveblossom
May 8, 2016 at 3:50 PM
Yeah the name is terrible. It's actually a turn-off.... Definitely not enticing me to watch this show.
But I heard a few good things bout it. I might check it out only after it's done.
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Adal
May 8, 2016 at 12:57 PM
Gosh! I do hope this drama is not canned! (Fingers crossed). I hope the ratings improve. I have seen some sites refer to it as Master of Revenge as well, maybe that would have made a more catchy title?
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17 phuong
May 8, 2016 at 8:05 AM
ms. temper and nam jung gi was a disappointment romance-wise, there wasn't a single kiss or hug between the leads. friendship-wise it was pretty food though.
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alpha
May 8, 2016 at 9:52 AM
oh damn. I was gonna check it out, I guess I won't then lmao.
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Hooliah
May 8, 2016 at 11:44 AM
I wouldn't skip the show just because of that unless romance is the only reason you (universal you, not you personally) watch kdrama. It's true the romance isn't heavily emphasized in this show, but it's a great underdog workplace drama and even though I was initially disappointed that the romance wasn't getting pushed more, in the end I was still really satisfied with the show over all--including in the romance department.
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Grapes
May 8, 2016 at 12:14 PM
I agree @Hooliah it's a satisfying show without romance the plot and the chracters development are really good, don't miss it for that reason
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phuong
May 8, 2016 at 10:25 AM
*good oops i just noticed
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gerry13
May 8, 2016 at 7:40 PM
Still enjoyable cos the storyline and cast is great- love the little kid.
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18 loveblossom
May 8, 2016 at 8:07 AM
Oh Hae Young Again's ratings went up from episode 1 to 2 by a good amount. I hope it keeps rising.
I'm liking this show and the discussion in the recaps.
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19 Peach
May 8, 2016 at 8:52 AM
Surprised God Of Noodles keeps decreasing, though I kinda understand why. Despite recognizing that it is objectively well done, and being engaged by it when I watch, it doesn't having that IT factor that makes me feel "pulled in" by the story.
Hope Oh Hae Young Again continues to increase, I'm loving this little drama so far :D
Also, when do Lucky Romance and Dear My Friends finally start?
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20 fab
May 8, 2016 at 11:32 AM
So sad my only drama has ended, what will I do without my weekly dose of Ms. Temper! I've got to savour the final episodes. *sobs*
Titles be damned, the drama that sounds most appealing is God of Noodles.
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Grapes
May 8, 2016 at 12:17 PM
Yeah for me the Noodles drama is the only one that i am looking forward every week i guess i like the dark thrilling genders the most
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Adal
May 8, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Me too. :-)
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Grapes
May 8, 2016 at 2:16 PM
???
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21 I miss DOTS
May 8, 2016 at 1:10 PM
I miss descendants of the sun... in the Asia tour SJK did scenes of the drama with fans!!!!!
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22 iamdeb
May 8, 2016 at 4:29 PM
So is Memory a good watch? I hope Lee Sung Min continues to get lead roles after this (and good scripts too!)
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gerry13
May 8, 2016 at 7:41 PM
Memory is good, you should watch
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23 Ema
May 8, 2016 at 5:44 PM
Since there are no k drama intrest me lately so i move to T drama and C drama and i must say I love it..i watch it alot and doing marathon ,i finish boss and me, murphy law of love , the best ex boyfriend, down with love, drunken with love, love never forgeting and it all start from when i find refresh man on myasiantv , and it only took me 2 months for finished it all.
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Sancheezy
May 9, 2016 at 8:45 AM
are you myself??
I watch almost all the drama you mention except the best ex-boyfriend because it's too sad and longing for my mood at the time, I watch 2 episode and my heart said "it's not the time . . . later"
I just finished drunken with love and it was a rollercoaster fun,
I watch my amazing boyfriend and miss rose now...
have you watch my sunshine? the long version not the director cut...
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24 flower
May 8, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Mon-Tue : Monster & Another Ms Oh
Wed-Thur : none
Fri-Sat : Dear My Friend
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25 gerry13
May 8, 2016 at 7:42 PM
Memory is good, you should watch
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26 Gwinna
May 8, 2016 at 9:58 PM
I'm glad Ms. Temper reached 3% for one episode at least, and also sad that it's over. It was a really great drama which I found satisfying all the way to the end. Definitely one of my new all-time favorites.
Looking forward to seeing JSY in this week's Flower in Prison, once I have time to watch it.
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27 August
May 8, 2016 at 10:06 PM
Looking for the next hidden kdrama gem...then I highly recommend watching Memory and Ms. Temper & Nam Jung-ki. ? ? ? ⭐️
So glad I did!
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28 korean drama list
May 8, 2016 at 11:22 PM
new korean drama in 2016 rating very good!
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29 NiaIpeh
May 8, 2016 at 11:36 PM
Such a nonsense to say that script is more important to catch viewers bla bla bla. In fact, those K-viewers still only want popular actors first lol
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Kjustice
May 9, 2016 at 3:14 AM
Actually there's no such thing like that. Nothing more important than other. Story line, Directing, BGM, Actors, and the other aspect must be good to catch viewers. The actors here shouldn't be popular but he/she must be good to portrayed his/her drama character. For example, the Reply series, most of the main actors got popular after they finish the reply drama (before that they aren't as popular as before they did the drama). SO your statement was not a FACT but only your opinion.
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30 Bùi Quốc Khánh
May 9, 2016 at 3:09 AM
Some viewer just want to watch dramas where idol in there, romance pilot. I really hate K-viewers keep complain that nothing to watch. Have a lot of dramas to watch:
- 'Ms. Temper' have plot same genres as 'Misaeng': human, work, office
- 'Dear My Friends' with strong cameos, strong cast and strong plot.
- 'Five Children', 'Oh Hae Young Again': if you like rom-com
- 'Master: God of Revende' : not logic but stills okay to watch if you love black-drama
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topper
May 9, 2016 at 3:38 AM
If you hate K-viewers, just stop watching kdramas. And what's up with the idol bandwagon hate.
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dollstar
May 10, 2016 at 12:17 AM
He/she doesn't hate K-viewers, he/she hates their complaining about having nothing to watch. Why should someone stop watching dramas because of Korean viewers anyway, what's the logic in that?
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Sancheezy
May 9, 2016 at 8:47 AM
I think they kinda anti-idol,
idol always gets criticize when they just get cast, not to mention when they act just normal,
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31 Nanda
May 9, 2016 at 8:31 AM
I'm looking forward to Lucky Romance and Dear My friends.
Currently watching Jo Deul Ho, Entertainer and Oh Hae Young
Just completed Memory. I adore the side characters too. Lee Seung Min as usual was splendid. A beautiful story.
Will try Ms. Temper soon.
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32 Alessar
May 9, 2016 at 12:13 PM
Neighborhood Lawyer is starting to grate on me. I wasn't expecting it to go so makjang. It always bugs me when I watch legal dramas because I don't know if the Korean legal system is really that full of holes, or if it's just a TV thing.
On the flip side Monster has gotten much better as Kang Ji Hwan and Claudia Kim have both apparently decided they're remaking My Girlfriend is an Agent/Level 7 Civil Servant. (He was in the movie version; she was in the Joo Won TV show version playing it straight as the enemy spy). Between them mugging, and Ji Hwan flirting, er I mean having a frenemy bromance with Park Ki Woong, it's a lot more entertaining now. Really it's a hot mess and I can't believe they're in for 50 episodes so I guess they're going to just have a good time, dammit.
I noticed Five Kids ratings have slipped a little with the introduction of more weekend competition. It's still really good though and some of the many plots hinging around people not knowing who's who have started to come together. Our leads finally found out their kids all know each other and LOOOOVEE each other like BFFS.
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kuromitsu
May 10, 2016 at 4:27 AM
I was worrying about Five Kids' rating too, but it seems it recovered on Sunday.
It's getting really interesting now with all three siblings' plot (and Tae-Min/Jin-Joo) coming to the confrontation, so I hope the ratings improve with that.
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Alessar
May 10, 2016 at 7:54 AM
I am just dyyyyyying for the younger sister Lee Yun Tae to finally blurt "I'm dating Kim Sang Min" out and watch the epic bomb drop. I mean, it was bad enough when he walked past the family on the way to return dishes, but to find out she snagged the hunk? It'll take out the entire Lee family in one shot.
Of course that's the thing about this show, there's about 4 or 5 nuclear bombs loaded and ready to go and it's a waiting game to see when they're going to drop.
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33 blessingwind
May 10, 2016 at 5:57 AM
I am loving Another Oh hae young drama a lot.. One of the best Rom-coms i ever watched as of now. Loving the concept, the direction and acting. Some scenes are so hilarious and random, that you will literally roll on the floor laughing..Glad to see an increase in ratings from episode 1 to 2. Hoping it continues to do well in the future and they don't mess it up and expecting a higher ratings for this show..
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