The battle between Wednesday and Thursday night dramas has officially begun! According to Nielsen Korea’s October 11 official rating counts, KBS‘s “Secret Love,” broadcast on October 10, accumulated a rating of 14.6%, a 2.2% increase than its previous episode rating of 12.4%. The increase in Thursday night’s episode maintained the drama’s rank as first place amongst… Continue reading Results Are In: Winner of Ratings Battle for Wednesday and Thursday Night Drama Is…
Category: Drama
Jung Yong Hwa Says He Can’t Rank CNBlue Members’ Acting Skills
Jung Yong Hwa, who has been cast for KBS2’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “The Future Choice,” was asked what he thinks of the fellow CNBlue members’ activities on the small screen during the drama’s press conference on October 10. The multitalented actor coolly answered, “I am not interested in what dramas they are acting in. We… Continue reading Jung Yong Hwa Says He Can’t Rank CNBlue Members’ Acting Skills
Former Girl Group Members Now Leading Ladies in Dramas
What do Hwang Jung Eum, Jung Ryeo Won, and Seo Hyun Jin have in common? It is difficult to answer right away, but they do share a similarity. It is the fact that they are former girl group members turned actresses, and they are gaining much love from viewers. The leading lady of KBS 2TV’s… Continue reading Former Girl Group Members Now Leading Ladies in Dramas
Joo Won: “I Was Afraid How I Would Affect Those With Autism and Their Families”
The KBS drama “Good Doctor” recently came to an end on October 8. Joo Won, who played the autistic savant Park Shi On said, “Every day I spent with the character Park Shi On was so warming, but now that it’s over, I feel as if there’s a huge hole in my heart.” The actor… Continue reading Joo Won: “I Was Afraid How I Would Affect Those With Autism and Their Families”
“Secret Love” vs. “The Heirs” vs. “Medical Top Team”: Which Drama Came Out on Top in Wednesday Ratings?
Among the three new dramas that are competing for the top spot on the ratings chart for Wednesday and Thursday, KBS‘s “Secret Love” took first place in viewership ratings. MBC’s new drama “Medical Top Team” debuted at a disappointing third place. According to Nielson Korea’s October 9 ratings, “Medical Top Team” took 7.3% of the… Continue reading “Secret Love” vs. “The Heirs” vs. “Medical Top Team”: Which Drama Came Out on Top in Wednesday Ratings?
“Physiognomy” Inspires TV Drama Series Spin-off After Becoming a Huge Blockbuster
The success of film “Physiognomy” surpassed all expectations with its impressive figure of nearly 9 million views and counting! So much so that a spin-off TV drama series is in the works as a continuation of the fascinating story of a skilled face reader who tries to change the course of one nation’s history based around… Continue reading “Physiognomy” Inspires TV Drama Series Spin-off After Becoming a Huge Blockbuster
Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho Are Close Friends in Real Life
October 7 was the day of the press conference for the new SBS drama “Heirs” starring Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho. The drama is set to air on the October 9. The conference took place at the Patio 9 Hotel in Seoul. On that day, Park Shin Hye spoke, “I first met Lee… Continue reading Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho Are Close Friends in Real Life
FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki to Lend His Quality Vocals for “The Heirs” OST
FT Island‘s Lee Hong Ki will be lending his quality vocals for the upcoming drama, “The Heirs” OST. Lee Hong Ki will be the man behind the first OST track for this highly anticipated drama. The title of the track is “Malliya” or “I’m Saying.” Sources say, “This track will showcase Lee Hong Ki’s energetic… Continue reading FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki to Lend His Quality Vocals for “The Heirs” OST
Lee Min Ho Goes Topless in Malibu for New Stills of “The Heirs”
With just a mere day away from airing its pilot episode, “The Heirs” has released its final set of stills featuring the leading man, Lee Min Ho. This time, he shows off his sexy topless body on the beaches of LA, California. On October 8, new stills of Lee Min Ho enjoying the summer beach… Continue reading Lee Min Ho Goes Topless in Malibu for New Stills of “The Heirs”
Broadcast Companies KBS, MBC, and SBS Reduce Variety Show and Drama Airtime
KBS, MBC, and SBS have all agreed to reduce both drama and variety show airing times by five minutes. On October 7, a representative of the three broadcasting companies stated the broadcasting companies had agreed that starting from October 21, drama airtmes will be reduced from 72 minutes to 67 minutes, while variety show airtimes… Continue reading Broadcast Companies KBS, MBC, and SBS Reduce Variety Show and Drama Airtime