Entertainer was definitely a great drama, especially because the entire main cast was so powerful and endearing. Sad to see it got such poor ratings.

As part of the jury, I acknowledge your defense as "very, very acceptable", and since I knew the defendant personally (having watching it not only once but twice), I agree with your statements up to a 100%.
Therefore, I declare the defendant deserving of a higher rating (maybe dubbed in another language and in another country?). And for us in Korea, and in our small province of DB, I declare the defendant deserving of a higher place The Hall of Fame. I rest my judgement. 🤓

“To embrace our inner self, to find what the heart wants and what it really likes is the most difficult thing.” ......That's where u had me....I actually wanted to watch it as I came across the ost, Its okay to cry and I loved it. Your defense now is like a confirmation that the drama is worth a try. Thanks for the writeup.....

I watched it too and although it has some somewhat of a weak plot the friendship that are formed were beautiful and the scene where hyung appeared and his song? that was truly the highlight of the show but the ost for this drama is actually one of the best for me it had so many different genres of song sung by all these talented artists :)

@twinkle All I can say is that this defense attorney has a beautiful with words!

Thank you so much for this post :D

I LOVE YOU FOR WRITING THIS! Honestly, I'm so sad that this drama was overlooked because it was such a heartfelt show. I rooted for everyone and shed so many tears along the way.

As part of the jury I vote to give the defendants a lighter sentence due to the brought up defense team's argument HOWEVER I can not absolve from all responsibilities. Due to the dropping or misuse of story lines that we ALL clearly cared about (*cough* MinJoo/ YeonSoo *cough*), the fact that certain story lines went on too long, The cheesiness of certain scenes, The utter misuse of Ji Sung's talent , and the casting of certain (side eye) cast members who did pretty well but did not hold a candle to the previously mentioned OTP in the defense statement and also the otp thrown out in the snubbed story line . All in all I vote for not as much trash talking but still a hell of a lot more side eyes.

I really liked this drama. But they did a mistake with the character of Hyeri. This drama didn't need a love story. They should have let her to be a side character in the story of Minhuyk instead to turn her in love interest of Ji Sung. Hyeri is not a so good actress, the age gap was important and her character was useless.
But the friendship between the members of the band, the relationship between Minhyuk and Jisung with the old brother in background, how they could pass their past and go forward was really well written.
They were really good emotional scenes like the bassist and his son or Minhyuk singing "with" brother.

i loved Entertainer as a drama.. it was not perfect but it was complete package of entertainment even with its imperfections.

The show had its ups and downs but isnt nearly as terrible as some make it out to be. That said, it wasnt particularly memorable either, save for the performance scene with Hyungs projection.
I am kind of glad to see a defense of this drama. Also this:

- For all those dramas which had a wonderful story yet failed in the face of ratings, I wish to give you a warm hug and a comforting pat whispering, “You did well.” -

My recovering INAR heart agrees.

Not to take away the spotlight from Entertainer or anything...

Thank you dramabeans for posting this, I am really happy and out of words😄

Poor reception, low rating — on who's PoV?

It may not have been received well in SoKor but outside that country, a number of drama addicts like me found gold in The Entertainers. And i'm sure others have also found the drama's storyline endearing. OK, am quite disappointed that the group only performed just a number of songs. BuT Ya!

I love the bromance and how the sibling care for each other. How they cover and care for each other. Right not much of romantic angles and scenes but that's fine…