Comments on: Popular vs. buzzworthy dramas

By: LORNAbaby

LORNAbaby — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:37:43 +0000

It’s been a year since I started watching Kdrama’s thru IATV, I’m truly a Kdrama addict that there are days that nothing gets done at my house because of this vice of mine, I’ve got it now that practically all dramas on KBS are being TIVOED (truly enjoyable vice!!!)…your blog site is very entertaining and guides me as well as other family members (my husband also watches,, if we have family gatherings we end up watching Kdramas too as well as movies…soo much fun and lots of laughter!!!) Your blog site soo helps guide us on what to watch….It’s difficult that we can’t read nor understand Hangul yet…(we are planning to take classes..!!!.)THANKS and FIGHTING to you DRAMABEANS

By: ennuioh

ennuioh — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:00:50 +0000

I’m suprised that you do not enjoy iljimae since, in my opinion, iljimae is more appealing than hong gil dong. The first episode was not great but it picked up from there. Yet, it’s not a drama I would highly recommend. I tend to be dissatisfied with many kdramas. Insoonee is pretty, Damo, and delightfulgirl choonhyang are pretty much my favorites, but you didn’t like insoonee too? I found Insoonee is pretty the only drama where there wasn’t a rigid structure of finding who to hook up with and actually about a person. I still can’t bring myself to watch coffee prince after the first few episodes. I guess that’s how you feel about iljimae too I’ll definitely be seeing gourmet soon (love food porn!! yehh)

By: Radhika

Radhika — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:22:12 +0000

oo Doesn’t the First Wives’ Club have Yoo Ha Na or someone that was in the taiwanese drama My Lucky Star? The entire first episode of Lucky Star I kept thinking to myself “that girl looks just like the girl from My Girl! She looks like she could be Korean!”. And, turns out she was xD

It’s also nice seeing Jun Ki’s face again =D

By: Ivuson

Ivuson — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:31:05 +0000

I agree with Alexander. Hong Gil Dong was a great example of buzz vs. ratings. I think it resonated with a specific type of audience but wasn’t broad enough to appeal to the masses. I loved it though and wish it would’ve gotten better ratings. My redemption came though when both KJH and Sung Yuri won the “Popularity Awards” at the Baeksungs. That proved that sometimes buzzworthiness and a passionate fan base can sometimes triumph over ratings.

By: =)

=) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:58:01 +0000

@Da
Thanks for the links on his pics ^^ heheh..he looks very cool on both & beautiful also, but at the same time his manliness still there xD lol..I was just curios to know about it, so now I know ^^ thanks again

@lynn
I thought I’ve read his interview somewhere Thank you for confirming it to me ^^ and as for ‘Iljimae’, I wanted to watch it as soon as possible, but since it’s not possible right now (I don’t have SBS TV broadcast..only KBS world..my local TV won’t do much either, I think…maybe in a year or two they’ll show it..considering they show ‘Jumong’ recently..it’s quite well-received in my country though..but I just wish they’ll show ‘Illjimae’ already T_T;..I complaint much..sorry ^^; )

Br =)

By: Аlexander

Аlexander — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:28:45 +0000

yes it’s true that some dramas get much more popular than their reitngs may for me most shoking was that Hong Gil Dong Average 14.6~14.4 but for me and many others this is in top 3personal k-drama charts…

By: Nea

Nea — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:13:28 +0000

Thank you so much for this post. I have to admit that I agree with the statement that ratings “validate” our own personal opinion. This is very true. It’s not that one truly cares for the ratings themselves but mostly what they mean to the actors, the producers, writers and so on. When a show is badly rated, it is common for the show to lose something as it continues. I’m not sure if this is a response to the ratings or what but I have found this to be true in a few shows that I have seen. Now of course its wonderful, when a show, regardless of media hype, or lack there of, continues to be wonderful, but I think that in many cases, its hard to produce good work when no one recognizes the initial effort.
As a viewer, I want others to enjoy what I love and hate that many don’t see the amazing qualities in the shows that I love. Also, I want those that are personally involved in the show, down to those that run the lunches, to know that the show is worth the effort and time they have put in. Ultimately, for me, I want writers, actors, producers and lunch ladies to continue to produce good, no great and awe inspiring work. And unfortunately, ratings help to fulfill this desire.