the ratings seem to be so dry and KBS seems to be facing the worst of it, i'm glad strongest deliveryman is increasing although i think it could've done better with another timeslot

I hope live up to your name's rating rises coz it definitely had a stronger premiere this week...I keep wondering if there's gonna be any drama this year that will make koreans and i-fans crazy!!??

I guess, you also need to see the other ratings data, which is the demographic ratings. This rating is important, as it could tell which network could make or break with advertisers, that help them make money for their content.

Last month, SBS was the most watched network in primetime demos, while KBS2 was the most watched the whole day. However, JTBC is the most watched cable network on both primetime and whole day demos, beating MBC in the process. It's the first time that a cable network had beaten a commercial free to air network in demos. Also, tvN had also double the demos of KBS1 (KBS mngt. doesn't care since KBS1 is a license-fee supported channel. But if a channel skews more older viewers, is it worth their license fee?)

http://news.jtbc.joins.com/html/961/NB11502961.html

So, what does this mean? Although MBC got higher overall ratings, majority of their viewers are outside the important demos. Lower demo ratings mean lower ad revenue.

At the same time, advertisers will flock in to either JTBC or tvN, because they have younger viewers. No wonder why tvN was able to add a Wednesday-Thursday drama line up, because although the rate low overall, advertisers love them because they have the viewers that they want.

Also, I don't see JTBC adding a drama line up in the future, since their primetime schedule is filled with variety shows. And they rate very well, that it sometimes beat the terrestrial networks' programs in demo and overall ratings. So, why change when nothing's broken, right?

I'm happy for Strongest Deliveryman for hitting 6.5%! I wish more people would tune in Rescue Me because it's so good!

Funny how eight dramas (School 2017, TKL, Reunited Worlds, Manhole, SDM, Rescue Me, CM Kr, BOTWG) that I'm watching right now have low ratings, and the one that I didn't (Falsify, WOD, MWDTL) have high ratings. Oh well, I guess ratings don't reflect the kind of dramas that I enjoy watching.

As usual, the law thrillers win the best numbers.

Looking at how ratings for most current drama, having familiar actors as the leading actors on screen help to increase the TV rating. Or probably to be more specified "real actors". Idols / popular stars not necessarily can make the TV rating increased. I think it is also doesn't only apply in Korea. I myself would have prefer to watch familiar / established actors when I watch drama at TV. Online rating might differ a lot, as almost all drama with high rating at the moment don't have that much popularity online and among international fans. We all know rating not necessarily represents the quality but low rating still hurt. Anyway,
it depends on what these stations want to achieve. Manhole's rating gave a a huge surprise, I expected it to start around 4-5% at least.

I loved the first episode of live up to your name, the hour went by so fast, I didn't know our talented child actress Shin Rin Ah was there, most of the dramas she's been in were hits.
Kim Ah Jeong was good in this much better than Wanted I didn't liked her acting in Wanted. hope the ratings will rise in the second episode.

Yay for Strongest Deliveryman's increase in ratings! Show is neither ground-breaking nor high-quality, but I'm enjoying it heaps because it makes me laugh and that makes an easy breezy weekend watch. I have a severe case of SLS though, which seems impossible at first because, well Go Kyung-pyo, so I've been on denial. But this week I've accepted that it's real, and I have it bad because I'm rooting for Jin-gyu more than Kang-soo. I hope this doesn't reflect badly on my moral code though (I'm sorry!), because it could just be caused by the actor's performance. I love Kim Sun-ho's take on the character and I think he has delivered some interesting depth in his acting so far. It's always exciting when you discover new talent. Apparently he has some theater background so I'm not that surprised at his quick rise in dramaland, since he doesn't seem to be camera conscious like a complete newbie would be.

that MH drama deserves to flop, while CMK should be received lot of attention since it has a talented actors, tbvvvhhh.

Waaah. I miss forest of secrets.

*group hug for manhole*

I'm glad that Strongest Deliveryman saw such a big jump. It's hard to beat a hero with strong morals who fights for justice, particularly when that hero belongs to the working class. I'm sure a lot of people can relate. The female lead is also strong and passionate with her goals, and doesn't take crap from anyone. It's a win win.

I think the ratings for most of the dramas match the quality of the show. But Save Me deserves better. I hope word of mouth helps the show.

To be honest, there is nothing interesting to watch lately. Almost all feel rather flat. Currently watching only "Criminal Minds" and that is for Lee Jun Ki alone.

Strongest Deliveryman needs to keep rising, so KBS won't cancel this timeslot. Maybe it will increase more after Woman of Dignity ends, although I also want Age of Youth to do well later.

All the shows that are leading every slots are led by talented and mature actors.
Falsify (Mon/Tues), Man Who Dies to Live (Wed/Thurs), Woman of Dignity (Fri/Sat cable), Father Is Strange (weekends).
I guess the Korean viewers do appreciate good solid acting.

Beside "Age of Youth" I'm looking forward to "Argon." It has a pretty solid cast and it's good to see Lee Kyoung-young so soon after "Forest of Secrets."
I sure hope it's worth dropping "Falsify" for, in Chun Woo-hee's case. The writing team are unfamiliar. Crossing fingers that it would be good.

none of listed drama appeal to me since SDQ and FMY ended. right now i'm only follow BOTWG. is it consider good or bad for 3.5 rating ? the show has so many weaknesses e.g. mediocre acting, the slow plot (the show already at 12 episode but the plot and characters development feels like they still at 5 or 6, rolled eyes),not to mention not believable romance development between the leads (i don't say they have no chemistry, it is just felt they "fall in love" too soon without much of a reason). the only reason i watch this show is for Soo-ah character, representation of person who always been beaten all of her life, too tired too hope and just give up on happiness, and suddenly for the first time in her life found someone/something worthy enough to get hold on to only to find it is only temporary (man, i really do want to see this character get happy end). and not to mention the ost, whenever it is play you know the scene will be very heartbreaking for Soo-ah character. but overall, i won't say BOTWG is that appealing if 3.5 means a high rating.

I just started watching Live up to your Name and it's so good! It's my first time to watch Kim Nam-gil's acting and it surely didn't disappoint me. How can an ahjussi be so handsome and cute at the same time? I'm definitely smitten with him!

As for Kim Ah-joong, I've only seen her act in 200 pounds beauty. I found her voice unbearable to hear (maybe because it was a decade ago) it was all too cutesy as well as her act. But she has surely changed! I love her in this one.

I hope their ratings will improve in the following weeks! Even though I'm already juggling a lot of dramas, I'm making space to add this one up.

Seems like most people not watching dramas lately, I'm In a slump too, though I watch most shows everyday, I'm ok too if I'm not caught up with it. I even dropped a few... Hayyy!

I expect/hope/pray for an increase in ratings for School this week... I mean, that cliffhanger! ?

Woman of Dignity is one of those dramas people should check out later, since it seems so few are watching/enjoying this drama. you will be pleasantly surprised at the calibre of acting and how the zany makjang story is so effective and entertaining... can't wait for the last 2 eps, so unpredictable!

At the end of the day, people will watch what they like - whether it's bc of the cast/plot/genre. Although it seems unfair when a show you like is getting low ratings, that shouldn't detract from your enjoyment. Maybe the Korean viewers are busy and miss some episodes. There's probably less novelty for them in watching as many dramas as some of us do.