MBC in talks to conclude W with special broadcast
by girlfriday
I’m not surprised that MBC is working on getting a special broadcast together for current Wednesday-Thursday ratings leader W–Two Worlds. The romance suspense drama about parallel worlds starring Lee Jong-seok and Han Hyo-joo isn’t a ratings juggernaut — I think it’s a little too fantasy for that, or in the words of my mother, “Too scary!” — but the show has been consistently in the lead since its second week on the air, with heaping praise in the press for the cast and crew, especially the mind-bending writing.
The 16-episode series was pre-empted in early August due to Olympics programming, which left the weekly episode pairings off by one; Episode 16 is due to air on Wednesday, September 14, and nothing has been slotted in for W’s hour on the following night. MBC is currently in talks to air a special broadcast of highlights and behind-the-scenes extras, though nothing has been decided because September 15 also happens to be Chuseok, which often means special holiday programming. But! When my family gathers, we watch dramas!
This is one case where I might not have complained about a one-episode extension, since I love the show and could easily watch an hour-long fantasy episode where our hero gets all the kisses he wants, or hell, even an hour of B-sides following nerdy fanboy Su-bong around while he does all the little things, like research deadly poisons, make fan art of his manhwa dream girl, or help his faceless boss go to the bathroom. But I’ll always respect a writer’s decision to stick to the original plan, and in the case of a show as suspenseful, addictive, and twisty as W, I’d hate to see the story falter in its final stretch.
W–Two Worlds airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays on MBC, and will be followed by Shopping King Louie on September 21.
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1 Mandy
September 2, 2016 at 6:16 AM
Special broadcast (nods head)thats nice.i wish the episodes can be up to 24
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2 V
September 2, 2016 at 6:17 AM
Love this writer! Has consistently improved. Hope the writer gets lots of offers from now on. Queen In hyun's Man was a gem and so is this one. Go W!
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Gidget
September 2, 2016 at 10:27 AM
Cried buckets during QIHM. And now again at the thought of W ending. ?
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Gidget
September 2, 2016 at 10:36 AM
Wait! ....Does that mean KC is gonna be able to make phone calls between dimensions?
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3 littlecat
September 2, 2016 at 6:19 AM
What I need is a Special Episode: Bromance, ft Subong and Seokbum.
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halfmoon
September 2, 2016 at 8:03 AM
Personally, I didn't feel much about Seokbum's character.
Instead, the bromances I wanted to see more would be between SB and KC, or even KC and DY. I wonder how it would be between SB and DY if they ever had a chance to meet. A follow up scene between Crazy Dog and KC would be interesting too.
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littlecat
September 2, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Those sound awesome as well!! I guess part of me is just in love with Seokbum - he's such a nice guy and CLEARLY (or at least clearly in my delusional fan vision) has been waiting for YeonJoo... And she never even noticed him. At least Subong gives him hugs. I'm glad there's not a major focus on a love triangle or anything, but I can envision a heart-tugging backstory in Seokbum.
All of which to say, the writer and the actors have all been killing it in this show. <3
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loveblossom
September 2, 2016 at 9:16 AM
I agree with you. Seokbum's character hasn't stood out in these recent episodes or really in this whole drama.
I totally want to see more scenes between SB and KC. SB is such a cute fanboy! Lol
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loveblossom
September 2, 2016 at 9:16 AM
I agree with you, @Littlecat*. :)
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DBRooter
September 2, 2016 at 9:11 PM
W is the only series I am watching right now. And yes, I do feel the word under-utilised will be right for Seok Bum's character. The actor is really talented to be wasted like this.
I would like to see DY and SeokBum together.. I am a fan of High School King of Savvy. Fell head over heels for SIG in it. Meanwhile DY & Seok Bum were an awesome duo there. Would like to see them in a scene or 2..
Like everyone, I just want to see KC & YJ living happily..for a very long time. Is it too much to ask for?
And who cannot love SuBong.....He is pure awesome.. and a joy to watch. His million dollar expressions!!!
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littlecat
September 3, 2016 at 5:25 AM
@Newbee and Cocoboo I'm glad there are others who want to see more of Seokbum's character!
I like to think optimistically, though - instead of saying that actor is "wasted" in this role, I like to think, "Thank goodness every actor does such a great job, even in the smaller roles." This way, even the small bits of time we spend with Seokbum, we can feel he is a real person, living his own life, off screen. It makes the drama-world seem that much more real. Thanks, supporting actors and actresses for bringing the world of W to life!
(Hehe, posting on Dramabeans is fun, I don't know why I just lurked for so many years <3)
mary
September 3, 2016 at 1:26 PM
Hi littlecat! :D Welcome!
littlecat
September 3, 2016 at 2:33 PM
Woow, a welcome comment from mary, I'm so honored. TT^TT
Gidget
September 2, 2016 at 10:29 AM
Or how about a fan war between SB and Crazy Dog?
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transient
September 3, 2016 at 9:13 AM
THIS. PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE.
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shelly
September 2, 2016 at 8:31 AM
the W according to crazy dog. i'd love to see that. and hear his rants. i bet it would be hilarious.
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Arhazivory
September 2, 2016 at 10:38 AM
Lol. It totally would be awesome.
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celine
September 2, 2016 at 6:41 PM
OMG THIS I want to see!
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Andechi
September 3, 2016 at 1:10 AM
Yesssss! I'd like to know if the tablet goes to Professor, what kind of "daebak" story will he write for W..?
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transient
September 3, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Oh god, that will be hilarious. I want to see it. I bet we'll hear how much he hate Yoon Joo, in real life and manhwa XD
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4 celine
September 2, 2016 at 6:21 AM
A special would be nice if it will be BTS and commentaries. An extension, like a special episode, would be nice too but not necessary and definitely not at the expense of the original plan of the writer.
Let's keep it as it is, happy ending or not. I think I've accepted this following the events of Episode 13. Yes, just give it to us, Song Jae jung. Whatever it is you've got. I'm ready.
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5 Grapes
September 2, 2016 at 6:21 AM
I respect the writer and the station for sticking to their plan too, because they seem not greedy, even though the show is a success i thought they might extend it, to 17 or 18 episodes, I don't like when a show gets an extension, even when i enjoy it.
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celine
September 2, 2016 at 6:25 AM
My thoughts too! Often networks or whoever is behind the decision will want to extend a drama that is doing well and the drama ends up being a mess. I like how a few weeks back, they already released a statement that there will be no extension and that Song Jaejung planned it for 16 episodes and they will follow that. Unless of course there will be a change in the wind from now until next week. Who knows? I hope the writer sticks to what she wants.
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sweetsour
September 2, 2016 at 10:50 AM
I don't like extensions either, but I mean what harm would a 1 episode extension do? This is not like they are extending it by several episodes to ruin the flow. I think a 1 episode extension wouldn't ruin the story, because it is a short extension. Anyways I just want this drama to have a good ending. I will miss it when it finishes.
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June
September 3, 2016 at 9:10 AM
No to extension! Oh hae young again died due to extension.
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Nyszz11
September 2, 2016 at 9:20 AM
Yeah PD-nim, if you greedy, KC and YJ will take the control of story and the killer will eat your face.
Just request to PD-nim, in special episode could you summarize the story or all variable are used in your story so I can fully understanding W
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Gidget
September 2, 2016 at 10:32 AM
Forget an extension...I want a Season 2!
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Cipher
September 2, 2016 at 11:10 AM
I really want this. Like Signal. However, please don't have an open ending like Signal did pleas!
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nchoe
September 2, 2016 at 12:52 PM
Wait... there will be signal season 2? OMO
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numberfour
September 3, 2016 at 2:59 AM
there's tonnes of request for s2 signal but the cast and crew are very careful about it. i don't think they will do it because it's too precious for any of them
ami
September 2, 2016 at 4:23 PM
yeah I second to this although almost impossible :(
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6 rasonic
September 2, 2016 at 6:26 AM
I think a special will be a very good way to end this amazing show!! Can't wait to find out what they decide :)
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7 I Quit
September 2, 2016 at 6:27 AM
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SojuSommelier
September 2, 2016 at 7:08 AM
OH MY GOD! Are you me? W and Signal are favorites this year too. :)
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miroufleur
September 2, 2016 at 8:54 AM
same here W and Signal are my ultimate favorite dramas :D
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skelly
September 2, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Make that three. Both W and Signal are going on my all-time list.
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yayabean
September 2, 2016 at 9:09 AM
O.k. I must watch Signal!
endo
September 2, 2016 at 2:38 PM
Yaya,
You should watch Signal. It's my number 1 this year.
numberfour
September 3, 2016 at 3:01 AM
signal is not for the faint hearted though. no romance, only raw feelings that rips you apart
June
September 3, 2016 at 9:12 AM
Yeah, W and Signal top the list for thriller this year.
JuneLily
September 2, 2016 at 1:27 PM
I figured out why W has such low ratings compared to other dramas (like Doctors, for example)...it;s because the story is too smart for most viewers!
I realized some time ago that most Kdrama viewers are too lazy to follow a plot that is smart and full of twists and turns, like W or Police unit 38! They prefer a lazy romance where the plot runs like a shallow clear river, rather then an ever-twisting plot that drops into a waterfall!
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endo
September 2, 2016 at 2:46 PM
Whoa. "too smart for most viewers". Don't go that far. There are millions of people of the world. They have different preferences. Your comment sounds offensive especially to Koreans who's the basis of the ratings.
W's ratings is doing great. And i don't get why you have to compare it to Doctors, which is a Mon-Tue show. So technically they're not even a direct competition.
And also, South Korean Broadcasting company doesn't have to please "smart international viewers" like you. So unless you are paying them to make this dramas, Stop whining and just watch the show that you want.
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JuneLily
September 3, 2016 at 5:09 AM
I didn't mean to offend anyone with my comment, so I think I should clarify what I meant to say. When I said that W is "too smart for some viewers", I wasn't referring to their intellect, but their preference in what shows they watch. I think most Koreans prefer more simple shows and dramas, with lots of romance and predictable/cliche plots and that's why this kind of shows have high ratings.
I only mentioned Doctors because it's the most recent drama with high ratings (almost double the ratings of W), and while I'm glad it had good ratings, I feel sad for the production team of W, who work just as hard, but are not rewarded with the same ratings!
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mary
September 2, 2016 at 2:49 PM
To be fair to viewers, when I'm watching on tv, I'm usually multi-tasking like cooking or playing with the dog. So I also watch local shows that are easy to follow. It's not because I'm too stupid to understand the complex shows. I just prefer to watch the complex shows on the pc or online because then I can stop and rewind things and even pause to Google "Does plain potassium exist in liquid form and is it injectable via syringe"
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endo
September 2, 2016 at 3:19 PM
Exactly, and when i'm busy i usually "listen" to TV so i don't watch complex shows..
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loveblossom
September 2, 2016 at 4:11 PM
Potassium?! That just reminded me of Beautiful Mind That show really did make me pause and google a bunch of diseases/words... xD
But yeah, I agree with your point too! :)
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Beverly A
September 2, 2016 at 6:52 PM
It's way too harsh to inject. It's usually put into 100cc's of normal saline and given slowly. A low K+ is usually the result of severe vomiting and diarrhea.
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mary
September 2, 2016 at 9:15 PM
@Al'sBevy, that's what I remember from years of getting sick! The label is something like potassium salt? But Dad in W just drew a vial with "Potassium" label. What a lazy writer...
michykdrama
September 2, 2016 at 11:53 PM
Ah @mary I know what you were wondering now. Potassium replacements by IV are actually KCl salt solutions, not just K alone- we disregard the effect of Cl anions because the amount is low compared to the amount of Cl in the blood.
Normal blood K levels are 3.5-5 mmol/L while Cl levels are around 110 mmol/L or so. When we replace K when it is low, we usually give the 10-20 mmol of the KCl solution each time over 1-2 hours. So the Cl level doesn't get affected much. So it's not entirely surprising if it's labelled separately in a bold way just POTASSIUM or HIGH ALERT MEDICATION because it is dangerous and nobody wants to give it wrongly accidentally. And we ignore the Cl because it doesn't really matter. Which is just convenient for lazy dad writer. ?
And it's fun to share knowledge- I though the video of That Cat was really clever- easier to understand than all the stuff my friend tried to explain at least. ?
michykdrama
September 2, 2016 at 8:10 PM
@mary! Haha. Why do you need to know so much about potassium hmmm? ? Trying to get rid of other SJR fangirls? ?
FYI I made a post in my blog about Potassium that time when it was the murder weapon of choice in W and BM. Just for fun. XD
https://mydramalesslife.wordpress.com/2016/07/26/potassium-the-perfect-murder-weapon-or-maligned-electrolyte/
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mary
September 2, 2016 at 9:16 PM
Hehehe just giving example of weird stuff I google while watching kdramas. It's definitely not a passive hobby for me but I understand the need for "relaxing" shows sometimes. Thanks for your posts about medical stuff in dramas, btw. ?
JuneLily
September 3, 2016 at 5:16 AM
In no way did I mean to say that viewers who prefer more relaxing shows are "stupid", because I also watch a few shows like that while multi-tasking! I only meant to say that dramas like W are the ones to make my brain work at 200% capacity and to keep it buzzing a long time after I finished watching an episode, so I enjoy this kind of workout for my brain!
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mary
September 3, 2016 at 1:27 PM
Eek sorry for my using that word. :( Bad word choice on my part.
Adal
September 2, 2016 at 3:02 PM
I kind of agree that the show is too smart for its own good. It shot itself in the foot by being too plot centric with impossible twists and failed to make a true emotional connection with its viewers.
I guess we can agree that W and Police Unit 38 are not relaxing dramas, hence the reason for their ratings.
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endo
September 2, 2016 at 5:53 PM
But i thought PU38 are doing good with ratings considering that it was aired in a cable channel?
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Sancheezy
September 2, 2016 at 6:15 PM
I am sad for the rating but then it actually quite hard to watch tv religiously these day,
I just hope people and the broadcasting company can have another thing to measures the public reception,
W definitely has the buzz online, very high and people stream/download the video than watching it live,
an easy drama it easier to catch up when you are behind,
I think that's the secret recipe for DOTS but drama with heavy re-herring between episode can't just enjoy at random episode,
i just hope drama can understand the problem themselves, that good drama is not boring if they executed good within their genre,
it pointless to judge someone taste and that's why we have the review, to make people realised the drama valued and appreciated it better
TL;DR : just spread the goodness cause it will last long, probably get enjoyed a long time after today with much loved, remembered and appreciated because it's good,
it better for me than a momentarily peaked ( a peak is always good but being remembered as a good thing is better)
^^
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ypd
September 3, 2016 at 3:12 PM
wow!!! I had also watched signal and got really hooked up. And now I am loving this W series soo much that when it ends, I am going to miss it!
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8 SJH
September 2, 2016 at 6:27 AM
I donot mind extention if we can get a happy ending.. Please writer-nim.
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9 yayabean
September 2, 2016 at 6:30 AM
Wednesdays and Thursdays have never been this good. I'll miss this drama greatly ?
Thank goodness for Girlfriday's recaps, the beanies' comments and of course, re-runs to help with withdrawals.
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10 pogo
September 2, 2016 at 6:32 AM
I vote for the Su-bong Special! That boy deserves some of the spotlight, he's been scared enough by this crazy show.
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Catz
September 2, 2016 at 6:50 AM
I still have Su - Bong's scream lingering in my head haha, "Now that's what shock is".
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Lessa
September 2, 2016 at 8:17 AM
I would LOVE that!
He'd be narrating like: "I've been drawing backgrounds for 3 years now... all I've wanted was a simple, quiet life. --and to eat a bowl of ramyun in peace."
"But NOOOOO" .... *Su-Bong Scream Special*
Then the ending will be him meeting So Hee where he will totally flip out. <3
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11 Isabel
September 2, 2016 at 6:32 AM
I really like the idea of Su-bong's life. The man needs to his screentime, even if he's not manhwa-worthy
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12 michykdrama
September 2, 2016 at 6:33 AM
Haha. GF your ideas for Soo Bong were awesome.
Id also like for him to be able to finish his ramen for once and to see him fangirl over So Hee. And maybe transport him into W and watch him flail over everything from the penthouse to the cars. I'd watch that for sure!
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vini
September 2, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Yes!
A special of fanboy Subong flailing about in manhwa world.
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sweetsour
September 2, 2016 at 10:55 AM
That I would like to see LOL, I would also like to see YJ's supervisor flailing right alongside him in the W world
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13 Alessar
September 2, 2016 at 6:35 AM
I think a great use of a special episode slot for something like this would be to do a "side story." Like a 1-episode drama special involving some of the supporting cast.
For instance, So Hee becomes involved in a mystery she has to solve while Su-Bong takes over writing (like he's writing a back of the comic story). She and the bodyguard dude (both criminally underused TBH)
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celine
September 2, 2016 at 7:00 AM
Ohhh I like this idea. :)
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shl71
September 2, 2016 at 7:19 AM
Love this idea, too!
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14 Moly
September 2, 2016 at 6:36 AM
MBC is so full of themselves with this drama that turned out to be such a big disappointment. Special episode earlier was probably designed to compete with Doctors, but failed miserably. The writer keeps lifting lines and scenes from Doctors. The main leads have no chemistry. And the story is pretty boring. I would have expected a lot more from the scriptwriter of Nine Times Travel.
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Winda
September 2, 2016 at 6:54 AM
What are you talking about?lol
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aweebit
September 2, 2016 at 8:56 AM
+1
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KDaddict?JCW
September 2, 2016 at 9:14 AM
+1000
This is boring? I think not.
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Gidget
September 2, 2016 at 10:44 AM
*sorry, can't resist*
PSH comment, anyone?
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numberfour
September 3, 2016 at 3:13 AM
LOLLL. +2000
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Kfan
September 2, 2016 at 6:55 AM
i respect your thoughts but this is not disappointment. have you seen w because this is something beyond imagination and brilliant and ratings are pretty decent and is a slot leader . although not good as dots or doctors though in terms of ratings
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anon
September 2, 2016 at 7:00 AM
oml commenters are about to rip you apart for this lmao. i'm not watching W myself and i really loved doctors but i think this is a bit unfair.
i don't understand how the special ep is meant to compete with doctors. is it because the latter gave us so much bts or for ratings? bc you know they aired during different time slots right
are there really duplicate scenes and lines? i only remember the scene where both of the guys ask the girl if they are in a relationship that a tumblr user posted screencaps about
i don't see the chemistry either but that's probably bc i'm not watching the drama lol
and oh god i doubt the story is boring. while i'm not usually one to judge without watching, all of these viewers, domestic and international alike, seem to really enjoy the unpredictably of the writing
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Nanotskii
September 2, 2016 at 7:23 AM
Okay I respect your opinion of the W since it cant exactly be everyone's cup of tea but to say that it steals lines from Doctors is a little bit of a reach, don't you think? I'm assuming that the scene that you think W stole from Doctors is the "Do you have a husband?" line, which showed up during episode 3 in W.
First of all, kdrama dialogues have been repeated over and over again in the past so you could easily say that Doctors also stole lines from all of the previous dramas out there (which i bet they haven't), just like how W supposedly stole Doctor's. Secondly, W's script was completed up to 8 episodes before they even started filming (which was way back in May/June) and nearly half of W was pre-produced while Doctors was live-shooting and the script was being written as the episodes were airing. So who's to know who "stole" scenes. I doubt it was anyone's intention.
I honestly don't know what you mean by how the special episode was planned earlier to compete with Doctors. Doctors is in a completely different time slot so its not their main competition and it ended long before W's ending, plus it clearly says in the news that MBC is still deciding whether or not to air a special so they obviously didn't plan it earlier either.
Lastly, how is MBC full of themselves with this drama? What have they done that makes it seem like they're overly confident with the drama, because they barely even promoted it before it started airing. Its not like this drama's ratings are over 20%- its staying within the lower double digits- so i doubt they consider it a hugeee success, even with the mania following online and in the press.
And though I haven't watched Doctors fully(i've seen clips here and there plus some bts), I feel sad that you're comparing it to a totally different drama in terms of story and genre. You're just tainting the reputation of the fans.
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Jane
September 2, 2016 at 7:27 AM
lol!
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eureka
September 2, 2016 at 7:48 AM
different timeslot.
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Hyo8rim
September 2, 2016 at 8:14 AM
In which part are you disappointed? I'm curious lol
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Hyo8rim
September 2, 2016 at 8:16 AM
This is a question for @moly ☺
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miroufleur
September 2, 2016 at 8:59 AM
W is stealing lines from doctors hahaha are you serious :D ???
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jellybine
September 2, 2016 at 3:32 PM
Hahaha. Exactly. The brilliance of the W's writing is unbelievable and incomparable. And it steals from Doctors? Doctors, really?
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Hyo8rim
September 3, 2016 at 8:18 PM
Ikr? Lol
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pitch
September 2, 2016 at 9:02 AM
?????????????????????????
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inxomnia
September 3, 2016 at 9:22 AM
+1
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Eny
September 2, 2016 at 9:42 AM
I thought i'm the only one who didn't really love this drama, it's not that bad but not really amazing either, i have a feeling that i ever heard the story before but don't really remember where or may be i just don't like too much fantasy, i watch "queen inhyun man" but only a half way but really love "nine time travel" n "the three musketeers"
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eny
September 2, 2016 at 9:48 AM
Seem like my reply sent to wrong comment, sorry....
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anastassia
September 3, 2016 at 1:40 AM
Me too. I think this drama is different but too forced and too fast on the romance side. Hence that is a big drawback for me and the cliches kiss and things like that just in the early episodes.
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Alessar
September 2, 2016 at 10:07 AM
Heol. We have an actual anti-fan! ^_^
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Liza
September 2, 2016 at 7:02 PM
LOL. She can happily join Crazy Dog!
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mindy
September 2, 2016 at 10:18 AM
These reactions remind me of the Healer threads lol. There is just so much love going around that when people see a negative comment they are just like, "Lol what? Okay then." Not even mad.
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15 t13ndoank
September 2, 2016 at 6:45 AM
Two brilliant writers whom I love happened to share the name Song. Song Ji Na who wrote Healer, and Song Jae Jung who penned W.
Now if Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Gyo, Song Il Guk, and Song Minguk join da Song Club and make a project together, then I'll know what the best title for it: The Songs.
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shelly
September 2, 2016 at 8:30 AM
starring lee jong-seok and ji chang-wook as best buddies or best frenemies... LJS would do better as the villain and JCW would rock the hero.
and on a plus side, there'd be no second-lead syndrome. because they'd obviously each get a girl, lol.
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mary
September 2, 2016 at 11:04 AM
You forgot Song Jae-rim. XD
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Flightey Gazelles
September 2, 2016 at 3:46 PM
How could you forget THE Song Jae Rim?
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transient
September 3, 2016 at 9:37 AM
What about the ace Song Ji Hoo?
We need strong noona to beat up those boys.
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16 mary
September 2, 2016 at 6:51 AM
A special episode?
But all W episodes are already special... ㅇㅅㅇ
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celine
September 2, 2016 at 7:02 AM
Aww that's nice /wipes away a tear
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Cipher
September 2, 2016 at 7:33 AM
Now that you say it......I can not stop marveling at how really special W is.
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Jane
September 2, 2016 at 7:28 AM
+1000
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siesta
September 2, 2016 at 8:37 AM
they can make it special+alpha then!
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fab
September 2, 2016 at 1:47 PM
AAAAW I KNOW RIGHT. *wipes tear* This would make an extension then. LOL
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Sancheezy
September 2, 2016 at 6:18 PM
*wipes tear
thank you ^^
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17 Lord Cobol
September 2, 2016 at 7:00 AM
Hope the extra included and interview with the writer.
"How do you think of this stuff?"
"How long did it take you to write the script?"
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SJH
September 2, 2016 at 7:41 AM
Me too. I really want to ask the writer how he/she can imagine and write this story. Because i have a major headache and heart problem while watching it like soo bong.. Lol
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celine
September 2, 2016 at 6:47 PM
So behind this. I need to pick her brain. lol Maybe she can even explain the different aspects of the show especially the mind-bendy stuff (those damn variables!).
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18 The other Kiara
September 2, 2016 at 7:19 AM
Kim Eui-sung <3.
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19 muriell812
September 2, 2016 at 7:25 AM
I'd love to watch a special with BTS and details about how the story came to be this rollercoaster.
Please :)
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20 Marline
September 2, 2016 at 7:33 AM
But ratings are only 11%. Low. Kind of shame for Lee Jong-seok.
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Nine_TR
September 2, 2016 at 7:37 AM
Yeah, and Moonlight Drawn by Clouds already has 16% on their second week. I guess Park Bo Gum is more than Lee Jong Seok these days.
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retx
September 2, 2016 at 7:42 AM
don't feed trolls. have a happy weekend everyone :)
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SJH
September 2, 2016 at 7:45 AM
I think it is okay.. W is the leading drama and rating can not qualify the quality of a drama. Maybe not many people watch it because of the genre, fantasy-thriller.
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Nina Chikovani
September 2, 2016 at 8:16 AM
Not really, competition is REALLY taught at this time slot, so getting double digits is already good
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svn13
September 2, 2016 at 8:34 AM
I dare to say in this case it has nothing to do with fame/media exposure/you name it, but with the story line. And W really is really something beyond crazy in this respect. Twists, and cliffhangers and variables. When I heard the word variable the only thing I could thought of, was the line from Lost "Desmond is my constant". Now, who's the constant in this story? Or maybe who is the constant to whom?
And coming back to LJS, I don't know know what's best: to have 30% for a not-so-special, predictable, and sort of easy to forget show or to stick to a decent 11-12% for a brilliant, mind blowing, totally unpredictable show that keeps the viewers' mind on full throttle ...weeks, maybe months after the show is over.
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mindy
September 2, 2016 at 10:31 AM
It's not 2007, lower teens is perfectly fine for a drama these days. For sadly low ratings, look at I Remember You and Sassy Go Go which were lucky to break 5%. :(
Healer, which is basically considered a cult favorite now, got about 8-9%, but had a large internet following. Ratings alone don't mean as much today as they did 10 years ago. Internet crazes like what is happening with W can make a huge difference in terms of visibility and popularity of a drama. More and more people are watching online, especially younger people who really lead the fandom crazes.
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Cipher
September 2, 2016 at 11:05 AM
To support your point, W tops the VOD downloads for the whole month of August, which includes varieties such as infinite challenges.
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celine
September 2, 2016 at 6:51 PM
to add, it topped Naver as well as CPI index too. Goes to show that majority really follow W online more than on tv and on the younger demographic.
Nonetheless, double digit is already good because it's hard to come by. Even Pinocchio on the average got 12-13% and it's considered a hit.
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inxomnia
September 3, 2016 at 9:24 AM
It's the best of the time slot, so it's still a success and highly popular drama.
Also, it's not on LJS alone - success or failure, a drama is the combined efforts of all the cast and crew.
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21 Winda
September 2, 2016 at 7:34 AM
I'm just glad that W still leads the ratings for wed-thurs drama inspite of the complicated plot...the story/genre is surely not a taste for ahjummas which causes "the not so impressive numbers of the rating".
Hope the special broadcast will be something interesting and fun.
W, for me will be one of the remarkable drama ever.
For LJS, my baby, once again, you picked another high quality drama!!
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Cipher
September 2, 2016 at 7:39 AM
Yes, he picked yet another high quality drama AND he also picked yet another drama that leads in the timeslot.
What a feat.
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Winda
September 2, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Yes, I love him more and more...
Can't wait for VIP!!
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celine
September 2, 2016 at 6:56 PM
Korean viewers consider LJS as one of the actors who has good eye for projects/the kind of actor they can trust in terms of projects. The guy picks one drama a year and takes a long break. At least his comeback is always something to look forward to to make up for his long absence. hehe! Sorry, I cannot deal with the fact that it will take time before we see him on tv again. I hope we get subs for VIP.
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Andechi
September 3, 2016 at 1:38 AM
If only Lee Jong Seok has the stamina of Kang Ha Neul... *wink
In the future I wish LJS not only has good eye for a project but also brave enough to try different spectrum of character to enrich his acting skill. He's right about feeling a step behind Yoo Ah In (in terms of acting skill, though he has many charms. I'm head over heel in love with this guy)
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celine
September 3, 2016 at 5:16 AM
Back in 2013 he did back to back drama and movie. It was a good year for his fans. I want him to rest, but to also see him quite often every year (2 dramas/yr?) haha!
It's great that he's going to play a villain soon. It will enrich further his acting and since he'd be working with veterans, he'll surely learn a lot. I do want him to do sageuk drama or a fun, light family weekend drama. I know he said he thinks sageuk doesn't suit him, so I guess that'll remain a dream for me. :(
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June
September 5, 2016 at 1:59 AM
He was in face reader if you want to see his mane of glory and joseon getup :)
22 Archer
September 2, 2016 at 7:38 AM
Subong's story would be nice too... Maybe Sohee can go to the real world and meet Subong...
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autowil
September 2, 2016 at 11:58 AM
I seriously hope Sohee and Sobong meet and fall in love lol :)
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23 halfmoon
September 2, 2016 at 7:57 AM
A prologue of the story would be nice, but I'd be really interested in a BTS of the writer and the whole crew (special effects, drawing, music, etc). Hearing about how the writer came up with the story, seeing how they drafted the storyboard/storyline of each episode, seeing the team discussing any story issues, details, studio and costumes settings... Kinda like watching the creators of a world creating its own world too...
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Cipher
September 2, 2016 at 8:03 AM
Your last sentence sold me, hard.
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Flin
September 2, 2016 at 7:40 PM
+1000
THIS I want so bad....
It will be awesome!
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24 Yoyo
September 2, 2016 at 8:13 AM
I'd be happy if the writer could answer the top 10 questions from viewers of the show.
That and her thoughts on shrodinger's cat theory plus her take on drama tropes.
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25 maryxiah
September 2, 2016 at 8:18 AM
I wouldn't want them to stretch the drama, because I feel like we ran out of story as soon as New face was killed, and to think we still have 3 episodes to fill in!
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26 Popdatbubble
September 2, 2016 at 8:22 AM
YES! A special broadcast is nice, I'm already sad it's almost the end...this drama is really one of the top dramas of all time for me.
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27 kaybee
September 2, 2016 at 8:28 AM
A whole hour of only Su Bong would probably mean a ruined sofa for me from all the jumping up and down in joy lol. I've consistently loved Lee Si Un in every role he's had, this one is no different. It was pretty fun to watch Ho Gu's Love for the first time this week and find him a webtoonist there as well :D
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28 divyrus
September 2, 2016 at 8:29 AM
While they are at special episode, can they release the manhwa volume as well please???
I mean all the drawings are done already and its so beautiful. They could just print and sell it. Which would get them a ton of money.
I mean I cant read a single letter of Korean, but I will buy that!!!!
Pretty please????
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29 soapbox
September 2, 2016 at 8:38 AM
I'm proud of W no matter what, it's quite a pioneer. Who would have thought a complicated fantasy thriller like W would ever be aired in the Big 3 and that the rating would manage to survive, not to mention be first in its timeslot. I never expected that, I had said even before it aired that I wouldn't put expectations on high ratings due Song Jaejung's record.
If they had made this a straight-up romance easy for everyone to digest about a girl hopping back and forth between two worlds to simply romance the male lead then I think it would have gotten higher ratings, but the productions stuck to their guns and went all out and I'm so happy.
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skelly
September 2, 2016 at 9:13 AM
I completely agree. One of the reasons we love this show so much is that it makes us think - and about hard stuff like the nature of reality and perception, definitions of self, the relationship between artist and creation.
Most people turn on the TV to stop thinking, to escape from their lives with some easily digestible tale about good guys and bad guys. This show is not going to appeal to them. They want something more like DOTS, or Doctors, or any one of a thousand perfectly fine romantic comedies.
W is something really different, and it is very rare indeed for different = wildly popular.
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Cipher
September 2, 2016 at 9:45 AM
They could have repeated the antics from episode 2-3 for 14 episodes and used the plot in episode 4 as the finale. That could have been unique all the same. But no, they decided to go all out, instead of going the easy path.
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divyrus
September 2, 2016 at 11:37 AM
Hear hear!!!
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30 wackycashew
September 2, 2016 at 10:34 AM
Haha! I wouldn't mind more Subongie either!! I guess a special is to be expected since we're one ep. off. I can't wait since I can't get enough of this series!
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31 Oppyjcw
September 2, 2016 at 11:15 AM
am a fan of fantasy so i really love it, although it seems complicated but having to think logically, its fun
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32 Cipher
September 2, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Anyone curious about what happened in the first 33 volumes of W?
Like KC hired all these professionals to solve criminal cases through a television show! That is an awesome setting that can be easily developed in to a hour long mini movie!
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divyrus
September 2, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Yes it could be on OCN. A crime thriller!
I just wish I could have volume 34 in my hand! It would be so amazing to see those beautiful pictures directly and flip through them!
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celine
September 2, 2016 at 7:01 PM
Well that is on terrific idea. An OCN crime thriller centered on Kang Chul and Do Yoon fighting the bad guys! I want this!
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33 autowil
September 2, 2016 at 11:51 AM
I thought it will end next week.. A double eppy on wed or thur.. Just like Doctors lol...
But Alas it make us wait 2 more weeks for an ending lol
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34 autowil
September 2, 2016 at 11:53 AM
Is this show still filming? If is? i hope the producer know what the fan want..
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Cipher
September 2, 2016 at 12:51 PM
It is, they are almost live shooting right now according to fanpics. The post-production must have been taking a toll on the show.
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halfmoon
September 2, 2016 at 1:30 PM
I'm grateful to the whole crew and their hard work.
The show has been awesome in its execution and details. That must have demanded lots of work. They all must be really exhausted right now, and yet, are still thriving to deliver a great show.
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35 endo
September 2, 2016 at 4:11 PM
Like DOTS. I can't seem to connect with this show. Even my husband who loved scifi, metafiction and have watched the weirdest movie out there can't seem to like this. And points out the inconsistencies a lot whenever i watch this. Lol.
It's unique, yes. But brilliant? I don't think so. For me, this is too much fantasy to the point that it lacks logic. Sorry.
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Shane
September 2, 2016 at 8:03 PM
Don't be sorry mate! It's your opinion and you have every right to it....but it does not reflect the opinion of others...just because you don't find any logic in this drama doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't really have logic at all..it's just a matter of preference I guess...like they said to each his own! ;))
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rowanharper
September 3, 2016 at 1:04 AM
You and your husband sound like you're fans of the hard science spectrum of scifi, whereas W Is much more of the fantasy genera. I love fantasy but like Shane implied, it's not for everyone. There is a good bit of logic attached to the plot, however it's not without its flaws. Yet, I feel like a lot of the identified "plot holes" were actually plot points left open to be explained in a later episode. Just look at old recaps to see the supposed plot holes people identified only to have them explained later.
I hope you find a show this year that you and your husband can enjoy together. It's fun to love something together. Sherlock is that show for me and my love. ?
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36 aimi
September 2, 2016 at 4:27 PM
Please Give US many NGs, BTS and off screen antics like this.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cajR-Od7t20
??????
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37 Do.xokc
September 2, 2016 at 9:50 PM
Say yaaaas~~ to special broadcast!!! For me everything's special in this drama. Can I wish for 16 special episodes ? 1 or 2 isn't enough for me.
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38 Shine
September 2, 2016 at 10:29 PM
I love W and would like to see making and interview of whole cast like what happened secret garden team did
More KC and YJ will be welcomed
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39 dilemmacan'tdecideaname
September 2, 2016 at 10:58 PM
Well I can't say anything about rating. All I know is that I'm loving both show equally W and Moonlight. So for a special episode, would be great if we can get an interview with the writer and lots and lots of bts hehehe
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40 Hyo8rim
September 3, 2016 at 2:39 AM
This drama is soo DAEBAK - the characters, the writer, the director, all of it. It's been awhile that I invested - emotionally & mentally - on a drama. The only thing that keeps me sane while waiting for the next episodes is doing overtime to shorten the wait. Hats off not only to the
I just wonder if they gonna sell those comics coz I'm gonna buy the whole volume and it doesn't matter if it's translated to English or not.
Just a funny thought in my mind. The moral of the drama? Don't draw a faceless villain or it will come back to take you face ???
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41 diggy
September 3, 2016 at 9:26 AM
I will have withdrawals when W ends. It's one of the few dramas I watch realtime and managed to maintain my excitement throughout. This drama will stay with me long after it ends, whatever the ending will be.
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42 bshi
September 3, 2016 at 9:53 AM
W only top CPI only one time and that is its first week
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