Drama viewership ratings for the week of Jan. 2-8, 2017
by HeadsNo2
There’s no end to how high Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim can go, it seems, with the show reaching an all-time series high of 25.1% this week. Despite the stiff competition, Hwarang carved out a solid 8.0% for itself, and continues to do fairly well week to week. Poor Night Light still remains in last place despite being a solid show, and seems doomed to hover below the 5% mark for as long as Romantic Doctor is airing. (Which could be a while yet, depending on what they decide about that extension.)
Now that the awards ceremony pre-emptions are over and done with, all the Wednesday-Thursday shows resumed with their even episodes first, making for a confusing episode count. But the ratings for each of the mid-week shows have pretty much stayed the same, with Legend of the Blue Sea still clearly in first—but at a high 18.3%, it’s doing very well. Underdogs Oh My Geum-bi and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju are nearing their ends now, but both have been performing admirably despite going up against a blockbuster like Blue Sea. Honestly, I’ll be sad to see all three of the shows go in this time slot—it’s been a great drama cycle overall, hasn’t it?
Over on the weekend, Solomon’s Perjury made a return after a weeklong absence to about the same numbers it’s been getting from the start (though that drop below 1% isn’t favorable, even in the scope of JTBC’s relatively low-ish numbers). The Lonely Shining Goblin was the one to see an even bigger hike: 15.0% is insane for a cable show, and while that means it’s broken its own personal record, maybe it’ll break some others soon enough.
Drama viewership ratings for the week of Jan. 2-8, 2016
| Ep. # | Station | Rating | |
| Monday, Jan. 2 | |||
| Hwarang | 5 | KBS | 7.6% |
| Night Light | 13 | MBC | 4.1% |
| Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim | 16 | SBS | 22.1% |
| Rude Miss Young-ae Season 15 | 19 | tvN | 3.2% |
| Tuesday, Jan. 3 | |||
| Hwarang | 6 | KBS | 8.0% |
| Night Light | 14 | MBC | 4.7% |
| Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim | 17 | SBS | 25.1% |
| Rude Miss Young-ae Season 15 | 20 | tvN | 3.9% |
| Wednesday, Jan. 4 | |||
| Oh My Geum-bi | 14 | KBS | 6.1% |
| Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju | 14 | MBC | 5.4% |
| Legend of the Blue Sea | 14 | SBS | 17.8% |
| Thursday, Jan. 5 | |||
| Oh My Geum-bi | 15 | KBS | 7.2% |
| Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju | 15 | MBC | 5.4% |
| Legend of the Blue Sea | 15 | SBS | 18.3% |
| Friday, Jan. 6 | |||
| Solomon’s Perjury | 5 | JTBC | 1.6% |
| The Lonely Shining Goblin | 11 | tvN | 15.0% |
| Saturday, Jan. 7 | |||
| Laurel Tree Tailors | 39 | KBS | 27.4% |
| Blow Breeze | 38 | MBC | 13.8% |
| Father, I’ll Take Care of You | 16 | MBC | 10.9% |
| Our Gap-soon | 36 | SBS | 9.7% |
| Our Gap-soon | 37 | SBS | 16.3% |
| Solomon’s Perjury | 6 | JTBC | 0.8% |
| The Lonely Shining Goblin | 12 | tvN | 14.9% |
| Sunday, Jan. 8 | |||
| Laurel Tree Tailors | 40 | KBS | 35.1% |
| Blow Breeze | 39 | MBC | 18.1% |
| Father, I’ll Take Care of You | 17 | MBC | 13.6% |
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1 yrlvv
January 8, 2017 at 3:08 AM
i thought goblin never pass 14%, last two episodes is 13.8-ish
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malgjac
January 8, 2017 at 6:29 AM
Inhabe noticed that dramabeans takes numbers from different source then agb nielsen. The ratigns to which everyone accept as official are from them or from TMS ( they are known as less accurate) and DB numbers are always different from what I see on koreandrama or nilsen site. I wonder where do they get them.
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Adal
January 8, 2017 at 6:43 PM
I'm wondering about this myself . Maybe they mixed up the numbers for Seoul with The Nationwide numbers? There's no way Goblin has reached 15% yet.
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gureum
January 8, 2017 at 11:40 PM
There are mainly 2 sources of korean tv rating reports: AGB Nielsen and TNmS. According to AGB (which I check regularly), Goblin averaged 13.9% on Friday and 13.7% Saturday.
As for TNmS, the tvN network got 15.7% ratings Friday and 16.3% ratings Saturday. I couldn't find a more specific rating for cable TV from the website.
I'm not quite sure where dramabeans takes their ratings from. Overall though no rating report is going to be completely accurate. What can be certain though is that Goblin is doing far better than the majority of the dramas airing on public networks.
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nery madrid
January 9, 2017 at 8:37 AM
I'm from the Philippines and I am one of the million Kdrama fans here in the country. I'm always up for the Legend of the blue sea and the Goblin ? I so Love them both and most of all I am in love to the Grim reaper?
more power!?
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Limon
January 10, 2017 at 1:17 AM
Goblin is not worth 15% , although i will watch it till the end but it has no side stories. I started to watch it for kim go eun now i want to quit because of her. I am watching it now only for Grim reaper.
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2 elric
January 8, 2017 at 3:19 AM
Woah Goblin finally broke 15%! Just curious, what's the highest rated tvN drama and at what percentage?
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t13ndoank
January 8, 2017 at 3:25 AM
Reply 1988' s final was 18.8%
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rhienz
January 8, 2017 at 3:35 AM
Hello, teacher ! How's Taeki? Did he pass the parking lesson yet ? lol
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t13ndoank
January 8, 2017 at 6:16 AM
ehheheh... annyeong, chingu!
Lol... well, it seems Taeki will pass the parking lesson some time in 2088..hehhehhe. Plus, I dun have any intention to make him good so quickly. Otherwise I'll have work no more ... and my chance to see
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Flightey Gazelles
January 8, 2017 at 8:29 AM
"ehehehehehehe"??? The Tom Hiddleston laugh? lol
3 Ema
January 8, 2017 at 3:24 AM
I start to watch solomon's perjury and while watching it I keep telling my self that actor Back Cheol-Min remind me of Rain and Kim Young -kwang.
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gadis
January 8, 2017 at 4:14 AM
Ha. That's so true. That's why I keep feelin like I recognize him eventhough I never watch his previous works.
So sad for the rating dip. Hopefully next week it'll rise above 1%.
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4 celine
January 8, 2017 at 3:27 AM
RDTK is doing very very well which is no surprise with its compelling story and solid acting across the board. I wonder if Hwarang can rise to break 10% after RDTK ends, but then Jisung's drama, which looks rather promising, will replace it.
As for Goblin, I do wonder with four more episodes left, if it will it be able to break the only one with the highest record of 18.8% which is R88. Nonetheless, Goblin is already a success and I'm happy for the cast and crew (especially to Gong Yoo- finally a good drama + a hit after years of dramaland LOA and Dongwook- after lackluster lead dramas). Their hardwork paid off.
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fay17
January 8, 2017 at 3:33 AM
Reply was a family drama, so it had attracted bigger audience, in that regards 18% was expected. While goblin is more of a romance genre so the viewers are mostly younger generation I think. But still the rating hasn't been bad till now.
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zia
January 8, 2017 at 4:52 AM
Aside from being a family drama, it already have its previous fans since R97.
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Sixtyone
January 8, 2017 at 6:31 AM
I think Goblin is more popular abroad right?
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celine
January 8, 2017 at 6:49 AM
It's popular both in Korea and abroad. It currently holds the 2nd spot of highest ratings in Korean cable drama history after Reply 1988 and it is high in content power index as well.
Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 3:40 AM
I dont feel RTDK will be ending soon, but at the same time i cannot wait for Defendant.
From Han Suk Kyu to Ji Sung -too awesome. Just be good drama. Wait what will follow Defendant? Is it Whisper which has Lee Bo Young in it?
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
January 8, 2017 at 3:42 AM
Yes. Now waiting for something new about Whisper. I really hate the feel when waiting actors confrimed news appeared. And what's wrong with SBS? They even don't push Saimdang well.
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Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 3:53 AM
i might be missed it but is she yet to confirm? i hope she confirmed and please cast a good male co star. She deserves a grand comeback to dramaland. I read she also considering TVN drama.
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gadis
January 8, 2017 at 4:19 AM
Actually, I really want a reunion between her and Jo Seung-woo. And with Punch's writer, it would be like an ultimate lineup dream.
Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 5:12 AM
Jo Seung Woo is so stingy with drama. ?
civilsecret
January 8, 2017 at 5:18 AM
well, hwarang did get 13% in its 3rd ep when RDTK wasnt airing, so im wondering if the rating will go higher once its finished or not considering its holding its own every week against RDTK. but we will see whether or not defendant continues RDTK streak
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Kiara
January 8, 2017 at 7:29 AM
It is capable of taking over the #1 spot after RDTK. It has been increasing despite the competition.
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sharreb
January 8, 2017 at 5:36 PM
I dont know why but my spideysenses thks Hwarang will go into double digit ratings once RDTK ends. Jisung is a great actor but theres sth about RDTK that is really pulling in the domestic viewes.
I do hope Goblin can break more records- it really is a narratively different drama- it took its time building scenes sometimes that it can come off as dragging its feet but i love the mood of the show the way the drector is taking us. So heres to hoping it reaches a coveted new high
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5 voice
January 8, 2017 at 3:34 AM
man has KES's dramas ever not had high ratings? even on cable it get's more ratings then most dramas on the big three
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
January 8, 2017 at 3:41 AM
Exactly. That's why they paid her so much money.
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dramalover95
January 8, 2017 at 4:29 AM
But this TVN drama feels very different from her previous works at the main stations. Frankly speaking, I have never liked DOTS. I watched it cos it made me happy, but it never made me think nor feeeeel for the characters. This is especially so for the main story line - I didn't feel engaged. Goblin is a very pleasant surprise from KES as it is a very deep and mature show unlike DOTS. It ponders over life and death and makes me think. Even the story plot is stronger. I think I am going to be bashed by DOTS here but yeah just my opinions. Yes, DOTS was shallow and many times, its moments were forceful. Goblin's moments were heartfelt/ache, sensitive and mature.
One thing in common for all her dramas though - the bromances are always very well written. In DOTS, what pulled me though was the bromance. The same for Goblin. And also, for Secret Garden (between the secretary and the male lead). Goblin's bromance reached a whole new level for me. It is endearing. The grim reaper who takes lives away vs the goblin who saves lives.
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celine
January 8, 2017 at 9:29 PM
I am also pleasantly surprised that Goblin is the work of KES. It is so much richer than her previous works. And yes, she writes bromance far better than romance in my opinion.
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6 SpringPearl
January 8, 2017 at 3:58 AM
In wikipedia the ratings are showing as 13.89 and 13.7 respectively. How is it 15 and 14.9 here?
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SpringPearl
January 8, 2017 at 3:59 AM
I mean the ratings for Goblin
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zia
January 8, 2017 at 4:57 AM
I've read an article in soompi that the rating for episode 11 is 15%.
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Alessia
January 8, 2017 at 4:58 AM
You are right, the correct ratings are 13.8% for episode 11 and 13.7% for episode 12. what she wrote there are the TNmS ratings, and those don't count, the ones that count are the ratings from AGB Nielsen and these are those that you have written. She did a mistake ^^
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pyromaniac
January 8, 2017 at 7:48 AM
Who did a mistake? Blasphemy! Lol
I never knew where ratings where from our which one related to what. There were so many and they all differed. Thanks
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Kiara
January 8, 2017 at 9:10 AM
This is very confusing. Wikipedia is the only site with Goblins in the 13+%. Other sites reports a 14%+.
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Dakchigo
January 8, 2017 at 5:09 PM
This week's ratings were confusing for Goblin. I'd generally rely on the AGB website figures which peg its ratings at around 13%. Wikipedia, KoreanDrama and DramaWiki all report these figures. I suspect Heads and most news outfits get their figures from Daum or Naver.
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7 Sancheezy
January 8, 2017 at 4:18 AM
I am very happy that Yoo yeon sook had a drama with 25% rating, I mean thank you 2017,
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haruka
January 9, 2017 at 5:50 AM
Same. I'm not watching that drama yet (not in mood for medical dramas for time being) but yay!Prove that he's indeed a drama lead material.
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Wayer
January 9, 2017 at 10:48 PM
I'm happy too! I did not see him as drama-lead material since I only watch him in movies but man, he's consisten in his character!
Now I'm watching Warm & Cozy despite the not-so-good review and I love it to bits!
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8 wackycashew
January 8, 2017 at 4:46 AM
Glad Hwarang is turning in solid numbers. Hope it will continue to climb.
Will definitely be sad to see the current Wed-Thur dramas conclude. Been loving Weightlifting so much and Legend is good, too.
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sweetsour
January 8, 2017 at 9:16 AM
I know that "Siamdang Light's Diary" is going to replace "Legend...", but I am curious what are the other two shows that will replace "Weightlifting Fairy..." and "Geum Bi"
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gadis
January 8, 2017 at 1:29 PM
Weightlifting -> Missing nine
Geum bi -> drama special Naked Fireman
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sweetsour
January 8, 2017 at 3:43 PM
Thanks! LOL at the title of the drama special
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thequiet1
January 9, 2017 at 12:11 AM
i'll watch that solely for the title. i'm that shallow. heh.
9 CatoCat
January 8, 2017 at 4:53 AM
Geum-Bi is the winner of Wed-Thu in my opinion. The return defines the success
Production Budget + Marketing Costs of other shows are more much more compare to Our Fair Lady So i think whatever was invested in Geum-Bi gave better margin to the channel as well as production company.
Goblin is another of overhyped show. I have tried many but found no hyped show living upto its name. Well the thing that matters is 'The Ratings' and Romantic Doctor and Goblin has achieved well withing their range.
I saw in some chart Father I'll Take Care of You marching ahead and touching 14%
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iamnoot
January 8, 2017 at 7:28 PM
Totally agree!!!
If Guem Bi did not have the time slot as same as Lee Min Ho+Jun Ji Hyun, the rating of this drama would be higher to rank #1 and have audiences more widely.
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10 depe
January 8, 2017 at 4:57 AM
night light seems to drowning and drowning
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11 Moon Gin
January 8, 2017 at 5:10 AM
So glad with Hwarang's rating. Despite going against one of the most popular show, it maintains a decent rating. I hope Hwarang will continue to climb above 10% rating.
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civilsecret
January 8, 2017 at 5:30 AM
same, i hope the ratings keep climbing, the fact that the ratings are rising is pretty impressive against such a strong ratings show.
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12 Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 5:19 AM
So I finally catch up with Night Light and it is still slow. With great casts, this kind of writing really disappointing. I hope they get it done at epi 16 and let the casts move on.
The highlight of this drama are womance between Lee Yo Won and Uee. I mean i dont mind seeing them together in bath tub and drinking wine together (remember in earlier episode, there was scene of LYW in the bath tub). Poor Jin Goo, looks like he serves no purpose in this drama. Better role in next project ok.
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Flightey Gazelles
January 8, 2017 at 8:39 AM
There was also an *spoilers* imaginary bath scene of Lee Yo Won in Ms.T&NJG. Man, that woman is Ice Queen and I live for it!...actually she's more No-nonsense but it seems she's the real Ice Queen in Night Light, coupled with my new appreciation of UEE from Marriage Contract, and I mos def will watch that show. Since I'm hearing its slow, I'll wait for a marathon watch.
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Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 9:21 AM
Even Jin Goo wishing happy ending for them in this drama. LOL.
This drama had every potential to be good but ruined with poor writing. Maybe i should rewatch Empire of Gold and Ms Temper.
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
January 8, 2017 at 9:46 PM
Jin Goo's don't have eye to choose drama, he should say yes in "Wanted". Although that drama don't have high ratings but the roles really impressive.
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Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 10:54 PM
Maybe schedule conflicts, who knows.
Bùi Quốc Khánh
January 8, 2017 at 9:45 PM
Night Light will and at ep 20. Because MBC Hong Gil Dong need more time to produce.
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13 alexghana
January 8, 2017 at 5:58 AM
@dramalover.why will u be bash,different things for different person.for me i like dots better to goblin.people were watching themselves in dots.everybody in some point in their life will woo or be wooed by love ones.it brought back many fond memories to viewers, married ajummas remembers how they feel when they were being wooed and then dating before marraige to their husbands.it is very relatable and it happens everyday.i think that is the reason why dots became the phenomenon it was.on the other hand goblin while it is good is a fantasy and not relatable.
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14 daniaa
January 8, 2017 at 6:05 AM
Utterly devastated to realize I won't have any dose of Bokjoo and Joonhyung on Thursday to look forward to.
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Kendi
January 8, 2017 at 6:49 AM
Will there be any support group on DB after WF is over?
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hades
January 8, 2017 at 7:30 AM
+1
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oneandthree
January 8, 2017 at 7:41 AM
Count me in! I will be joining ;)
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neener
January 8, 2017 at 5:53 PM
Count me in too! I'll definitely need that support group!
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Bonita
January 9, 2017 at 4:04 AM
Count me in tooo
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purpleowl
January 9, 2017 at 1:48 AM
I'll make a hangout chat if people are interested.
We can mope and mourn there with pictures of our couple & fam.
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Bonita
January 9, 2017 at 4:02 AM
Now i have know idea what to do every thursday night
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15 oneandthree
January 8, 2017 at 6:08 AM
SWAG couple!! So sad that we only have one episode left. I am not ready to say goodbye yet ㅠㅠㅠ
Anyway, I really love WF OST part.2, Kim Min Seul - From Now On (https://www.instagram.com/p/BPAIHexDyA9/).
The song really blends well with the youth spirit of WFKBJ. All OSTs are truly great and earcatching! ;)
Goblin ep.12 is the best episode for me so far. It has less romance and there are so many revelations that sent chills down my spine omoo!!!
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Kendi
January 8, 2017 at 6:39 AM
"Goblin ep.12 is the best episode for me so far. It has less Eun Tak"
There, I fixed it for you.
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oneandthree
January 8, 2017 at 7:42 AM
@Kendi lol what did Eun Tak do in her past life that many people seem to dislike her?
I honestly was one of those who felt that Goblin-Eun Tak relationship was kinda like an uncle and his lovely niece.
However, in ep.12, she turned to be a college student so we can see her without her high school uniform anymore that makes it different now. She looks and acts more mature which I like very much. Looking forward to how the romance will grow now as everything has been revealed.
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JISG
January 8, 2017 at 7:53 AM
Kim Go Eun dare to look "different" aka NATURAL, something I sooooo admire and love her for. But, its's also easy to do because she's an amazing actress. I loved her instantly from Cheese and the Trap and every single project I saw her in since then has never been a disappointment. I hope she's the new direction for the next generation of Korean actresses to follow because I am sick of seeing beautiful but frozen faces on screen.
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Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 9:09 AM
You just speak our minds. KGE may not look like a goddess or doll like (as per the normal standard of Korean beauty), but she is naturally pretty and a good actress.
erika04
January 8, 2017 at 2:42 PM
Yeah. Same here with. I wonder why I like this ep. Guess we are on the same boat on otp romance.
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16 oneandthree
January 8, 2017 at 7:41 AM
Count me in! I will be joining ;)
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17 john
January 8, 2017 at 7:43 AM
Oh My Geum Bi was such a nice show.
The PPL in Goblin, 0.o
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18 JISG
January 8, 2017 at 7:47 AM
So happy to see Goblin continues to shine!! It's lovely to see great acting being rewarded. Kim Go Eun is love ❤️ Gong Yoo cannot be any sexier.
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celine
January 8, 2017 at 9:52 PM
When you get an 20K+ upvotes for a comment about Creepy Park you know there's something. lol I am so happy for the cast and crew because their work is being rewarded with the love from viewers.
However, like what I read in the comments of Korean viewers, I also wonder what would have been the numbers/ratings if Goblin were in a public station. I guess we will forever wonder.
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19 YUMICUTE
January 8, 2017 at 7:53 AM
I'm so sad about wlkbj's rating.it's so unfair when this show gives so much to viewers.everything is on point.the directing,acting and writing is so spot on.tbh,every episode i always said that 'this is the best episode for me' and then show give another episode that is better than the previous one.i swear there is no slump or no dragging with this drama.
Also,i'm sorry if i ranted about wlkbj here,it's just because i just finished watching ep.15 again half an hour ago,up until now my eyes just starts leaking everytime i thought of JJH's heartbreak with adopted mom. And i don't cry over dramas.can't even cry with BJ.how,why NJH turns out this way?he's so good he looks like he didn't mind how he might look crying.
I should stop thinking about ratings and just flood their igs with thank you messages for this gem
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JISG
January 8, 2017 at 7:58 AM
I feel the complete opposite. I watched because of all of the comments on here but dropped at epi 14 because I realized I dislike everything about the show. Terrible casting decisions and terrible written characters. To me, the show is the most basic of all stories, overacted. Fans of the show one here are very protective of and invested in the show and not realizing others are not seeing what they're seeing. You see low rating for the show as an injustice, I see it's the number they deserve.
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Candy
January 8, 2017 at 8:10 AM
Wait,what? Are you talking about WFKBJ? Are we watching the same show?
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coby
January 8, 2017 at 8:29 AM
That last line though. Ouch if its about WFKBJ.
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tiQue
January 8, 2017 at 8:49 AM
Maybe you are like me. I felt most of the times when I watched dramas because of the hype that I saw from others, I have never enjoyed the drama, disliked it even. For example DOTS. My friend told me that I was an anti mainstream person.
That's being said, WFKBJ is the current drama that I loved the most.
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celine
January 8, 2017 at 10:25 PM
I'm quite similar in some dramas that I watched because of the rave from DB community except I did not end up disliking the dramas. I just felt meh about them. I picked up SKL but dropped 2x and then I read a lot of good things about it so I decided to pick it up again. I did manage to finish after the 3rd time of trying, but I did not feel what most here felt and I found myself hitting the FF button. I like both SIG and NJH, but the pair did not wow me. It was the same for 1%. A lot raved about the OTP but they're just ok for me. I will pick up Fairy soon after my marathon of Squad 38.
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Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 9:16 AM
It is delight to watch since it is youthful romcom but it is far to compete among the best drama, imo. The highlight of this drama is about the OTP, but honestly i will like to see more of friendship,the training etc. Overall it is enjoyable to watch. About the rating, if they are not competing against LOTBS, the highest they can achieved maybe around 8-9%. Maybe.
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oneandthree
January 8, 2017 at 9:22 AM
It is because WFKBJ is competing against lobster which has more big stars. WKFBJ deserves higher rating, around 10% in my opinion.
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JISG
January 8, 2017 at 9:44 AM
I think the more I watch it the more the more I hate the original casting decision. To me, having an obviously beautiful girl and asked her to "gain weight" (it's in quotation because putting her in big clothes does not equal gain weight) completely and utterly undermine the one message that the show has to deliver: (girls) be happy with yourself and your skill is all that matters. I can see the actress tries but her idea of showing that she's a "normal" girl is to contantly contort her face and it only makes her a giant "try hard" in my eyes because I can see clearly that she's a fantastic looking girl trying so hard to show that she's just any regular Joe. I hate it!
I think had they given the role to one of her best friends, I would have a better time appreciating it. As of now, to me, the show is going itself a giant diservice by not doing what it preaches essentially. Plus, none of the side characters make any sense to me. It's like all of their problems appear and disappear with zero to little explaination. Within the same genre, Age of Youth is light years ahead and away.
Others clearly enjoy it and I am glad for them. It's not for me.
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Yuki
January 8, 2017 at 11:16 AM
Not trying to change your opinion, because all of us have different tastes :) but I just have one comment: I don't think in WFKBJ they are trying to pass the girl as ugly. There is even one moment when the doctor calls her "the model" and the lead is always calling her pretty. There is more focus on the girl not feeling attractive because of what she does, which is not the same as not being beautiful. For me, as someone who has a traditional masculine job, I can feel her struggle. Even if you look good, knowing what you do can make you less attractive in the eyes of men, I know it is real because I have experienced it...dunno, maybe I liked the story because it felt relatable...
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dicentra
January 8, 2017 at 1:27 PM
So true. I'm way past my 20s and also hate sports, but WFKBJ felt really relatable ... just for the simple feelings of being a girl, the feelings of insecurity for any girl growing up, not just a "normal" girl or a "pretty" girl. I'm not a big fan of LSK's portrayal, but overall I think it worked out for the production as a whole. All things in consideration, I would categorize it as one of the best dramas I've watched.
Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 5:11 PM
"It’s like all of their problems appear and disappear with zero to little explaination."
Exactly. The only highlight of this drama is OTP cute romance. This is second drama after Healer which has so many fans here yet i cannot seem to really like or enjoy it like others. But i like WFKBJ a little bit more than the other one, because I didnt drop it. I used to treat it as my weekly vitamin but after few weeks, no more. It was just like SKL which i thought as my weekly vitamin but after the show went half i became bored.
Guess it is about preference and taste.
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MyGirl2016
January 8, 2017 at 9:53 AM
" I see it as the number they deserve."
That's how I feel too @JISG
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CatoCat
January 8, 2017 at 10:49 AM
You Sure too long. I have done the same mistake with many shows. dropping them at last strech of the inning. This one i dropped right at 2nd episode.
I have noticed i either dropped or not even watched most of the mainstream,overhyped and much talked shows. Most of popular shows here were given below average ratings by me. Tolerating a heavily painted story and its characters is quite difficult task. All the forced fanservice does nothing.
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JISG
January 8, 2017 at 2:39 PM
I think that's my mistake, yes, sticking with it too long. Although I barely watched epi 10-14. Had I dropped around epi 6, my annoyance with the show wouldn't turn into complete hate lol
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YUMICUTE
January 8, 2017 at 4:49 PM
It's okay to not liking it???
I just personally like it so much and i think i will watch it again in the future when i miss BJ and JH and when i will feel down and wants to draw inspiration from them.
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ap
January 9, 2017 at 7:53 AM
i wanna say something to prove that WFKBJ is everything but that won't change your opinion about the show because you already distaste it so i'll just pass it. lol.
i am really literally inlove with WFKBJ that this comment and the other negative comments about the show proves nothing to me.
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lunatic4kd
January 8, 2017 at 10:03 AM
It just makes me downright sad that anyone out there is not enjoying the sweet simplicity of Weightlifting Fairy. Just goes to show that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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Yuki
January 8, 2017 at 10:41 AM
I suspect that liking WF has to do a lot with your own experiences. It is clear that this show hits home for a number of viewers, who not only like it but love it dearly. For others it seems it might be indifferent.
For the ones who like it, it's not something that we watch for the thrills or the adventure, but because it feels warm and mood-uplifting. Maybe it is because it brings memories from college days and lots of laughs together? Cannot really pinpoint the key that makes it a perfect cocktail for me. :D
Anyway, I am also surprised of seeing people looking down on the show. You might not like it, but I don't think it can be denied that there is a lot of work behind it, and it is a great achievement to engage people this way with something so simple. :)
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JISG
January 8, 2017 at 10:46 AM
That's how I feel about (Korean) Playful Kiss: a simple show with zero plot line that I love and keep rewatching.
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Bonita
January 9, 2017 at 4:23 AM
Exactly what i'm doingg, in love with playful kiss too
And gonna rewatch kim bok joo too
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Potato
January 8, 2017 at 5:20 PM
Agree. WF is sweet and simple, and that's what I love about it.
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CrimeFighter
January 9, 2017 at 9:10 AM
WF is sweet and simple and with no villains. It emphasize more on the growing up stage of the athletes n the struggles they face n in the midst of all these, they found love with each other as well (the main OTP)....most kdrama normally have at least one villain in them.
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neener
January 8, 2017 at 6:07 PM
Maybe I've been watching fantasy dramas that I love the simplicity of WFKBJ. It's just about the struggles we face in life which no magic can solve.
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erika04
January 8, 2017 at 2:44 PM
Because it has no slump, no makjang, no noble idiots, no classic second lead ets that makes those ajuma not watching this gems. Bassicly ajuma's holding the remote. Hehe
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Bonita
January 9, 2017 at 4:17 AM
Just enjoy the show, i love wlkbj so much toooo
Don't mind the rating and keep sending those thank you message ?
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20 pyromaniac
January 8, 2017 at 7:54 AM
Are any of these shows on now pre produced?
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gadis
January 8, 2017 at 8:42 AM
As far as I know, Hwarang is the only airing show that's pre-produced.
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alasecond
January 8, 2017 at 8:51 AM
Hwarang is pre produced
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pyromaniac
January 8, 2017 at 11:09 AM
Thank you. I was curious to see effect of a pre produced show and ratings. I know cinderella and four knights was pre produced but didn't go very well
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Adal
January 8, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Yeah, but it did miles better than Entourage in the same time slot. For a cable drama 3 -4% ratings is considered to be quite good.
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21 loveblossom
January 8, 2017 at 9:36 AM
So happy for Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim. Episode 17 was excellent! Well deserving of the high ratings.
I'm glad Hwarang is pulling in some solid numbers too. This show is quite enjoyable. I think they could take the top spot after RDTK ends, but I'm not sure how they will fare against Ji Sung's Defendant.
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22 Livii
January 8, 2017 at 10:10 AM
Over my winter break I have lost interest in kdramas but surprisingly still checked out RDTK. My brother and dad caught me watching an ep and after a few mins took a seat and started watching it with me. And now they are the ones asking for new episodes! Love this show.
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Seo Jung
January 8, 2017 at 1:54 PM
Every episode become more interesting, this show not focus on romance only, but every romance scene become more precious. We can see their growth as a doctor, and how their romance blossom.
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Sera The Ms Temper
January 8, 2017 at 5:02 PM
Among the drama that i've no complaints for their high rating.
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23 KK
January 8, 2017 at 3:09 PM
Wow, RDTK finally surpassing 25% record....so happy for them(Doldam Avengers+Barley Tea Couple)^-^
After this show end, i maybe be don't watch any of Kdrama. I've watched other drama which airing now but i ended to give up all of it.
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24 CrimeFighter
January 9, 2017 at 2:57 AM
Currently watching Hwarang, DRTK, WLFKBJ and Goblin. I normally don't watch period kdramas but since the previous week there was this pre-emp thing going on n many dramas only air one epi n the King weekend so I was bored n just started on Hwarang n I like it !! The only complaint was the childish fighting among the royal (bone breed) aka the supporting cast. I love the 3 main leads !
WLFKBJ is coming to an end this week. While we will miss the SWAG COUPLE, I'm sure we are also excited in the upcoming dramas which are quite anticipating like Missing 9 and also Defendant that will air after RDTK (if I do rmb correctly) :)
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CrimeFighter
January 9, 2017 at 2:58 AM
I mean *the last weekend
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25 SunnyBright
January 9, 2017 at 5:39 PM
RDTK just keeps getting better and better when I feel there's really nothing more to be desired. Episode 17 was flawless, and 18 surpasses the expectation yet again.
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26 lucifer
January 10, 2017 at 3:20 AM
Did I miss a memo on the preemption of Monday dramas? I've been waiting for Hwarang and Romantic Doctor but couldn't find them anywhere.
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27 Chieee
January 10, 2017 at 9:03 AM
Romantic doctor.....superb!!! Master kim ur the man!
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28 dyogf
January 11, 2017 at 12:11 AM
Why is no one praising LOTBS and its rating??! It's rrreeealllly gooooood... I think this is the best act LMH did alongside City Hunter.Jeon Ji Hyun comedic antics are on point. Plus, the cameos in this show are gold.. I hope I'm not alone here!!!
P.S. You won't believe me if i say i already collected a jar full of pink pearls!?? Hehehe
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