Drama viewership ratings for the week of Oct. 22-28, 2018
by SailorJumun
It’s been a pretty uneventful week, with most of our shows maintaining their established ranks. The beginning of the week had some preemptions, but that didn’t stop romance Fox Bride Star from getting its views. Even underdog Matrimonial Chaos saw a bit of an increase. And then we have 100 Days My Prince continuing to come out on top with a series high of 12.7 percent. I’m excited to see how the finale will do next week.
For Wednesdays and Thursdays, there’s little change to take note of. My Secret Terrius is still outranking Heart Surgeons, The Guest is still outranking Hundred Million Stars From the Sky (though not by much), and The Ghost Detective is still in a depressing last place. The majority of weekend shows, however, are thriving, with their numbers steadily going up.
Drama viewership ratings for the week of Oct. 22-28, 2018
| Ep. # | Station | Rating | |
| Monday, Oct. 22 | |||
| Matrimonial Chaos | 9 | KBS | 3.3% |
| Matrimonial Chaos | 10 | KBS | 4.0% |
| Bad Papa | 13 | MBC | 2.4% |
| Bad Papa | 14 | MBC | 2.7% |
| Fox Bride Star | – | SBS | – |
| Fox Bride Star | – | SBS | – |
| Beauty Inside | 7 | JTBC | 4.3% |
| 100 Days My Prince | 13 | tvN | 11.3% |
| Tuesday, Oct. 23 | |||
| Matrimonial Chaos | 11 | KBS | 3.1% |
| Matrimonial Chaos | 12 | KBS | 3.7% |
| Bad Papa | – | MBC | – |
| Bad Papa | – | MBC | – |
| Fox Bride Star | 13 | SBS | 6.7% |
| Fox Bride Star | 14 | SBS | 8.6% |
| Beauty Inside | 8 | JTBC | 4.3% |
| 100 Days My Prince | 14 | tvN | 12.7% |
| Wednesday, Oct. 24 | |||
| The Ghost Detective | 27 | KBS | 2.1% |
| The Ghost Detective | 28 | KBS | 2.1% |
| My Secret Terrius | 17 | MBC | 8.2% |
| My Secret Terrius | 18 | MBC | 10.0% |
| Heart Surgeons | 17 | SBS | 5.7% |
| Heart Surgeons | 18 | SBS | 7.0% |
| The Guest | 13 | OCN | 3.3% |
| Hundred Million Stars From the Sky | 7 | tvN | 2.8% |
| Thursday, Oct. 25 | |||
| The Ghost Detective | 29 | KBS | 1.7% |
| The Ghost Detective | 30 | KBS | 1.9% |
| My Secret Terrius | 19 | MBC | 7.9% |
| My Secret Terrius | 20 | MBC | 9.7% |
| Heart Surgeons | 19 | SBS | 6.7% |
| Heart Surgeons | 20 | SBS | 7.5% |
| The Guest | 14 | OCN | 3.4% |
| Hundred Million Stars From the Sky | 8 | tvN | 2.7% |
| Friday, Oct. 26 | |||
| The Third Charm | 9 | JTBC | 2.0% |
| Saturday, Oct. 27 | |||
| My Only Ally | 25 | KBS | 23.1% |
| My Only Ally | 26 | KBS | 27.9% |
| Hide and Seek | 33 | MBC | 5.9% |
| Hide and Seek | 34 | MBC | 11.4% |
| Hide and Seek | 35 | MBC | 11.2% |
| Hide and Seek | 36 | MBC | 12.0% |
| Ms. Ma, Nemesis | 13 | SBS | 5.4% |
| Ms. Ma, Nemesis | 14 | SBS | 6.3% |
| Ms. Ma, Nemesis | 15 | SBS | 6.4% |
| Ms. Ma, Nemesis | 16 | SBS | 6.9% |
| The Third Charm | 10 | JTBC | 2.3% |
| Player | 9 | OCN | 4.7% |
| Room No. 9 | 7 | tvN | 3.9% |
| Sunday, Oct. 28 | |||
| My Only Ally | 27 | KBS | 27.6 |
| My Only Ally | 28 | KBS | 32.6 |
| My Healing Love | 9 | MBC | 5.3% |
| My Healing Love | 10 | MBC | 10.3% |
| My Healing Love | 11 | MBC | 9.6% |
| My Healing Love | 12 | MBC | 9.6% |
| Player | 10 | OCN | 4.6% |
| Room No. 9 | 8 | tvN | 4.2% |
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1 Tiramisu
October 28, 2018 at 4:14 AM
So proud of 100dmp, theyre going this far with many rookie actors but all got balance in acting and chemistry, this warm and cozy feeling maybe the one that get many ahjumma fans. Like they said ahjummas who have the remote
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2 cherry 🍒
October 28, 2018 at 4:16 AM
I’m so sad seeing the ratings for 100MSFTS dropping each week be a the show is reserving more recognition 😥 I wonder why Koreans don’t like this show?
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mano
October 28, 2018 at 4:35 AM
I was about to say, maybe because it's dark. But then I remember My Ahjussi which also dark but the rating was very good.
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wapz
October 28, 2018 at 5:12 AM
I'd say MA was different in tone. HMSFTS is in the same range as Mother that had low ratings too. MA was comparitively lighter than these two.
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lemoncello
October 28, 2018 at 5:30 AM
Agreed! Somehow I get a feel of "Mother" in HMSFTS.
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miss h
October 28, 2018 at 7:59 AM
I don't know if I would say My Ahjussi was lighter, but I think the audience could relate to the storyline and characters.
That may not be the case with this drama.
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sph_7
October 28, 2018 at 8:17 AM
Yea, I just finished Mother and the vibe if gave was similar. Haven’t finished MA, didn’t feel the parallel from the first 2 episodes, besides being equal tight in the dialogue. Mother and TSHLYE has that dark mystery element that depresses the person watching. But Mother had a righteous protagonist and many good side characters (The actress mother was almost a saint, raised 3 girls like her own with so much love). Overall Mother was positive and gave viewers hope. TSHLYE is the opposite. More you watch the more you question humanity. Most viewers are not entertained by acting or cinematography alone.
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missjb
October 28, 2018 at 8:45 AM
The acting of My ajusshi and Mother is good and sincere. While in One Hundred Million star carry by despite a decent young cast, lack the skills to bring nuance to the character like both previous drama. It's hard to connect with the character, see the character real feeling and what the writers intend to tell. So I understand why the rating drop. I get bored watching because of it too.
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sph_7
October 28, 2018 at 8:49 AM
I object that acting skills had anything to do with the ratings. Besides actress of SeungAh every one was praised in viewer response. The ambiguity of their expressions is intentional to keep the mystery alive.
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Blue (@mayhemf)
October 28, 2018 at 8:48 AM
My Ahussi was dark, but there was enormous warmth from the siblings and the goodness of people was all around us. So we all felt hopeful that the goodness will engulf the darkness.
Plus here in HMS, we are dealing with the main protagonist who behaves like a sociopath with no motive that any of us can relate to. I can imagine this not to be to everyone's liking.
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thequiet1
October 29, 2018 at 1:14 AM
My Ahjussi was dark, but the premise was rather simple, I think. And it was somewhat relatable in a depressing kind of way. Where 100MSFTS are full of mystery, psychological thrill, which make it rather heavy.
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sph_7
October 28, 2018 at 8:46 AM
I’m still trying to find another morally bankrupt protagonist among kdrama. Guess it’s seriously not their thing.
Wikied the original’s ratings and it went downhill from beginning to the second-to-last episode. Highest rating was scored at the end, for reasons we shall find out.
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junah
October 28, 2018 at 8:55 AM
well, the story itself is not for everybody and MY is not typical hero. i dunno, maybe koreans are more conservative than what it seems. i remember how low world within rating despite it has what i thought as realistic portraying of koreans worker. so, who knows. but above 2 still great for tv cable right ?
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sph_7
October 28, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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sph_7
October 28, 2018 at 9:09 AM
Wouldn’t say great in this year’s scale. Still, I believe from economic pov, this drama is earning money (the production cost is extremely low compared to other dramas) so it’s not bad. Streaming viewership isn’t reported regularly but some articles say it outranked other new shows. Also this drama climbed to #5 in last week’s internet hot topic among dramas — which is surprising for this rating.
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3 WishfulToki
October 28, 2018 at 4:26 AM
100 Day Prince reaches 12%! Manseh! 😄
A plea for more historical dramas:
The stats for Grand Prince and 100DMP in 2018 have shown that viewers want their historical dramas. There were only 2 this year (If you count Mr Sunshine as “historical”, then it’s 3). May your generosity give us more sageuks in 2019! Listen to our petition oh kdrama overlords!
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WishfulToki
October 28, 2018 at 4:30 AM
I mean for dramas airing on cable networks the ratings are not half bad... my plea is directed to The Big Three.
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watcher
October 28, 2018 at 3:28 PM
Actually, 100DMP's 12.7 is the fifth highest per episode ratings for all miniseries across all channels (terrestrial & cable) in 2018.
1. Mr. Sunshine (tvN, 18.1)
2. Return (SBS, 17.4)
3. Mr. Black Knight (KBS, 13.9)
4. The Miracle We Met (KBS, 13.1)
5. 100DMP (tvN, 12.7)
(None of MBC's miniseries have reached double digit ratings this year to date.)
The ratings for public channel dramas are abysmal this year due, in part, to increased competition from cable dramas.
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watcher
October 29, 2018 at 12:36 PM
For MBC, I didn't include My Secret Terrius (which reached 10.0 on Oct. 24) b/c it's currently airing.
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someyicooo
October 31, 2018 at 9:18 AM
100DMP is on 3rd place now with the last episodes getting over 14%.
mano
October 28, 2018 at 4:42 AM
To be honest, I love 100 DMP because it use many classic tropes such as amnesia (lol), marriage contract and cohabitation. Maybe Korean viewers want more Sageuk, but as international viewer I watch K-drama specifically for this tropes 😄
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kiara
October 28, 2018 at 8:20 AM
MAMA FAIRY is following 100 DAYS PRINCE so I'm very happy!
"MR SUNSHINE" is more historical than the other 2 so we definitely have 3 so far.
I'm looking forward to 2019. ASADAL is going be the more epic sageuk and I'm also excited about Yoo-jin Gu's "THE MAN WHO BECAME KING"
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sph_7
October 28, 2018 at 8:55 AM
Yes yes yes! I’ve been longing for another Yoo Jin-Gu sageuk
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PakalanaPikake
October 28, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Thanks for the reminder of upcoming sageuks, @kiara. I'm really looking forward to a sojourn in Gojoseon -- long BG (Before Gats) and hopefully with wall-to-wall Manes of Glory and swashbuckling derring-do. As a Gwanghaegun fangirl, I can't wait to see Yeo Jin-gu's second outing as the prince after his turn in the film WARRIORS OF THE DAWN / DAERIB FORCES. Seo In-guk put the historical personage on my radar in THE KING'S FACE. I enjoyed Cha Seung-won's portrayal in HWAJUNG / SPLENDID POLITICS.
MAMA FAIRY sounds like a cross between FRACTURED FAIRY TALES and the epilogue to MOON LOVERS that so many viewers wished to see. Ko Du-shim (who shredded my heart in ALL ABOUT MY MOM) and Ahn Kil-kang (whom I feel as if I haven't seen in a dog's age) -- sign me up! Moon Chae-won grabbed my eye in PAINTER OF THE WIND, WAR OF THE ARROWS, and MOOD OF THE DAY. Yoon Hyun-min was great fun to watch in DISCOVERY OF LOVE with dermatology partner Sung Joon, and carpenter house mates Kim Seul-gi and Jung Yu-mi. He was very good in BEAUTIFUL MIND. This looks like a fun show, with a distaff GOBLIN vibe.
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kiara
October 28, 2018 at 9:18 PM
YES! The mane of glory era! Bring IT!!!
I find Joseon sageuks irritating so I'm ready for Gojoseon.
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suk
October 28, 2018 at 1:08 PM
A well made sageuk is always a very pleasant watch! I agree that we need more!
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4 mano
October 28, 2018 at 4:48 AM
I only watch few dramas; 100 DMP, Matrimonial Chaos, The Guest and Fox Bride Star. I'm glad they're doing well with rating since two of them are from network. Now, I can have sound sleep, not worrying they're getting axed for low viewerships.
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5 Eries be the Light
October 28, 2018 at 5:37 AM
I'm so glad for 100DMP, may be I miss to watch Saeguk that tone like this. 100DMP has same tone with Moon That Embrace the Sun or Love in the Moonlight . I'm a fan of DO and this is such a good news. DO is really busy since last year.
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6 Beverly A
October 28, 2018 at 6:58 AM
I’m furious that Dramafever shut down right in the middle of my two current series. Seriously, what happened?
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Rocky
October 28, 2018 at 12:48 PM
What really makes me sad about this whole thing is that Dramafever's youtube channel is now empty and whenever I want to watch scenes from my old favourites, EVERYTHING IS GONE :(
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suk
October 28, 2018 at 1:09 PM
Their Youtube channel is cleared out?? I watched all my favorite scenes from there :(
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Rocky
October 28, 2018 at 1:49 PM
Yes, everything is just GONE. I mean, they could easily have kept the videos on youtube because there's no cost involved (AFAIK) and there were so many videos with more than a million views. I don't get it :(
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watcher
October 28, 2018 at 3:36 PM
Here's a good article from Variety explaining why DF shut down. Essentially, DF's subscription revenue can't keep up with high broadcast licensing fees. (While kdramas are growing popular internationally, it's still a niche.)
https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/dramafever-k-drama-shutting-down-warner-bros-1202982001/
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7 Smile🌻
October 28, 2018 at 8:08 AM
I'm a little sad that Bad Papa isn't receiving more love. I wish the drama had aired at another time. The competition is strong for Monday and Tuesday nights. It's shame because the drama is actually pretty good and has a comic book feel to it that I enjoy.
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PakalanaPikake
October 28, 2018 at 12:53 PM
BAD PAPA is one show whose comic book feel I enjoy. DAE JANG-GEUM IS WATCHING also has a superhero twist as far as the younger twin brother is concerned. He can generate ch'i with his palms to warm (thaw?) ingredients. He has to be careful when he shakes hands. LOL! The super olfactory and taste senses of his siblings are impressive, but not as exciting as his microwave mitts. ;-)
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Smile🌻
October 28, 2018 at 4:55 PM
Oooooo, I'm going to have to check out DAE JANG-GEUM IS WATCHING! It sounds so intriguing!
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PakalanaPikake
October 28, 2018 at 8:22 PM
If you haven't seen SOULMATE, it's a dandy, unique examination of the concept via the relationships of six individuals, with Shin Dong-wook as the charming but jaded male lead who works as a music director. The OST and background music are simply epic.
In a way, DJGIW reminds me a bit of SOULMATE -- almost like a romance with food & cooking themselves. Wow. When I think of it that way, it's easier to tolerate the female lead and the lovelorn boss, who now has another target in her sights. At least they are not as irritating as the second lead female in SOULMATE became.
Live dangerously and give DJGIW a whirl. ;-)
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miss h
October 28, 2018 at 1:27 PM
I really enjoy it too and wish the ratings were better. It does have a comic book feel that somehow works.
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8 PakalanaPikake
October 28, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Thanks for compiling this week's ratings, @sailorjumun.
Most of the shows I'm currently watching are on cable stations, and they're all doing nicely. It's gratifying to see how well 100 DAYS MY PRINCE is doing on tvN. I will truly miss its gorgeous cinematography and music -- and memorable characters -- when it draws to a close this coming week. THE GUEST continues to mesmerize with its relentless, diabolical twists as it heads for the finale. THE THIRD CHARM is frustrating at times, with characters who are humanly flawed and relatable, but it is oddly appealing. Heist drama THE PLAYER is amping up as the title character's back story is revealed; Song Seung-heon shines as the cheekily suave ringleader. ROOM NO. 9 has me hooked on the switched identities, and I don't mean the two female leads'. THE BEAUTY INSIDE is different enough from the original movie version that I'm still intrigued.
BAD PAPA, MY SECRET TERRIUS, and DAE JANG-GEUM IS WATCHING are the only ones from the big three terrestrial stations I'm live-watching, and all happen to be on MBC. That's strange. BAD PAPA is bumping along near the bottom, but I'm enjoying Jang Hyuk's performance as loving family man, ex-boxer, ex-cop, and undocumented guinea pig. TERRIUS is a spytastic hoot. DAE JANG-GEUM IS WATCHING is exiled in late-night oblivion, and feels like a sibling sit-com crossed with LET'S EAT and a side of superhero (anyone recall the fiery villainess in FAITH?), with Shin Dong-wook dodging the attentions of a boss who channels screen idols ranging from Audrey Hepburn to Marilyn Monroe by way of Madonna. If only his subordinate were not such a dumb bunny ex-jock.
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Smile🌻
October 28, 2018 at 11:26 AM
Yes! @pakalanapikake I really enjoy Jang Hyuk's performance. He portrays his character with such warmth and his performance feel so real and raw at times. I totally believe him as a family man wanting to do the right him for his family while also being an ex-cop and ex-boxer.
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PakalanaPikake
October 28, 2018 at 12:29 PM
Jang Hyuk delivers a one-two punch with his sincerely emotive presence coupled with boxing and martial arts prowess. His eyes eloquently convey his characters' inner lives. He goes whole hog and takes on personas who are flawed, troubled, conflicted, and less-than-perfect, and makes me care about them. I never get the sense that I'm seeing a recycled characterization.
He does his own stunts, and it's a treat to watch him in action. I've been a fan since seeing his swordfighting in CHUNO, which prompted me to watch him in BEAUTIFUL MIND. His nuanced performance as a person unable to express emotion blew me away. I loved his lovelorn honorable loan shark in GREASY MELO / WOK OF LOVE, which had ex-con action sequences and him playing his late father the boxer. But I'm enjoying this role as "bad papa" even more. ;-)
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Smile🌻
October 28, 2018 at 4:52 PM
@pakalanapikake you have just expressed how I feel about his character more eloquently than I ever could have. I've only seen him in Wok of Love which I loved him in, but I'll add the other dramas you mentioned to my to watch list.
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bong-soo
October 28, 2018 at 7:04 PM
Jang Hyuk gave an incredible performance in BEAUTIFUL MIND which was the first time I had seen him in a drama. I am still ticked off about the 2 episode cut. I passed on BAD PAPA but enjoyed his work in VOICE and WOK OF LOVE.
PakalanaPikake
October 28, 2018 at 7:58 PM
Aw, shucks, @julyrox its official... Thanks.
JH is hilarious in FATED TO LOVE YOU, and completely over the top, which is a common complaint. But then he turns on a dime, and unloads a broadside of sincerity or pathos, and you don't know what hit you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fhTkmE4F4U
If you like sageuks, be sure to catch him in TREE WITH DEEP ROOTS and SHINE OR GO CRAZY, in which he portrays Goryeo 4th Prince Wang So (same character as Lee Joon-gi in MOON LOVERS). I also enjoyed his turns in DAEMANG, the drama special OLD GOODBYE, and the films PLEASE TEACH ME ENGLISH (he tap dances) and WINDSTRUCK, among others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvtxRRABVBc
Smile🌻
October 28, 2018 at 9:31 PM
I've come across that first youtube video before and it always makes me laugh. You given me a lot to consider and although I'm not too keen on sageuks I do recall hearing good things about Tree With Deep Roots, so there goes another drama that's been added to my To Watch List, lol.
9 windsun33
October 28, 2018 at 11:01 AM
Watching - more or less - several shows. But falling behind on some of those "not bad, but not really good" shows such as Third Charm.
Only really Must Watching 3 shows right now - Room #9, Ms Ma, and Hide and Seek.
Hide and Seek is kind of an anomaly for me - it's such a mess that I cannot wait to see which snake bites itself and which parent eats their young. Just watched the latest episodes, and people just keep getting more evil and more stupid. But at least the previews give some hint of the karma to come.
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PakalanaPikake
October 28, 2018 at 12:45 PM
@windsun33,
ROFLMAO! Why am I getting visions of ouroboros?! This is almost enough of a ringing endorsement to make me want to hate-watch it. Luckily, I have too many shows I really want to watch. But if an episode were to suddenly appear on MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000, I'd give it a look. ;-)
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10 haruloves
October 28, 2018 at 11:41 AM
I really like 100 DMP and glad that the ratings is getting better as the drama wrap up!
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11 suk
October 28, 2018 at 1:12 PM
HMSFTS is a rather dark drama, and is probably only enjoyable for a specific group of viewers, so the ratings are understandable. I hope that all those in Korea who are watching it are giving good ratings and feedback though. The entire team working on the drama deserve more projects!
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12 marina
October 28, 2018 at 1:27 PM
Hundred Million Stars From the Sky 2.7?!!
Really?
Oh Korea, wake up!!
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Clare
October 29, 2018 at 2:23 PM
Maybe because the male lead's military scandal viewers have a predisposition in not liking this drama
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Clark
October 29, 2018 at 11:09 PM
That's the average viewership rating for a cable drama tho
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13 bong-soo
October 28, 2018 at 7:17 PM
THE THIRD CHARM has had a difficult time of it. It does not help that it airs at 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. I have to think something happened last Friday/Saturday that pushed the ratings down. I am guessing but maybe there was some sporting event on at TTC's usual broadcast time. I am only speculating.
As it is I am 4 episodes behind on TTC partially because of the DF fiasco so I will have to do some bingeing this week and get caught up.
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PakalanaPikake
October 28, 2018 at 8:39 PM
@marcusnyc20 Bong-soo,
I think you're right about the time slot being a factor in THE THIRD CHARM's ratings. It airs late on Friday night and probably loses out to TGIF activities. It really is too bad, because I think the actors have been doing a fine job. This week's episodes were good. I just realized today that Soo-jae Orabeoni had a cameo as Dead Daddy in TERIUS BEHIND ME. Yang Dong-geun has been in a gazillion dramas and movies in his 20-year career. He's doing a wonderful job as Soo-jae.
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14 Kairoskat 💐
October 29, 2018 at 2:12 PM
Congrats player for maintaining its rating 🎉
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