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Pink Villa
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Park Bo Gum's GOOD BOY surpasses Our Unwritten Seoul by tiny ratings margin, will it match Heavenly Ever After's success? Find out
GOOD BOY kicked off strong, with its first two episodes premiering on May 31 and June 1. The series received rave reviews from fans and critics for its intense action, engaging storyline, and standout performances from the cast. Notably, it outpaced its rival drama Our Unwritten Seoul in ratings, as reported by K-media Nielsen Korea. Given that it's taking over the timeslot of the hit show Heavenly Ever After, the question now is whether it can live up to its predecessor's success. GOOD BOY debut ratings surpasses Our Unwritten Seoul The inaugural episode of the multi-genre drama GOOD BOY, starring Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun, achieved a nationwide rating of 4.8% based on paid households in the Seoul metropolitan area, with a peak rating of 7.3% at one point. This marked a notable achievement, as the new drama surpassed the 4.5% ratings for the third episode of tvN's Our Unwritten Seoul, which aired in the same time slot. Thus, GOOD BOY managed to beat the soaring ratings of Our Unwritten Seoul by a small margin of 0.3%. Will GOOD BOY be able match Heavenly Ever After's success? Expectations were high from JTBC's GOOD BOY since it took over the timeslot of its predecessor, Heavenly Ever After. Although it had an impressive debut rating, it couldn't match up to the Son Suk Ku-Kim Hye Ja drama's exceptional inaugural episode viewership. GOD BOY fell short by 1.0% as Heavenly Ever After recorded a 5.8% debut rating. The Park Bo Gum action comedy series also got surpassed by its competitor, Our Unwritten Seoul, as their next episodes aired– ep 2 for the former and ep 4 for the latter, according to Newsen. The Park Bo Young-Park Jin Young series recorded an average nationwide rating of 5.9 percent, while GOOD BOY trailed behind with a rating of 5.3 percent, marking a 0.6% difference. Being overtaken by a rival drama just after two episodes isn't ideal, but it's too early to judge. We'll have to wait and see how the subsequent episodes fare, to determine whether GOOD BOY can live up to Heavenly Ever After's standard.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Heavenly Ever After' actor Son Suk Ku ready for new role; hints at MAJOR transformation
After the global popularity of ' When Life Gives You Tangerines ', the Korean drama ' Heavenly Ever After ' has been making waves online ever since its' release. The last episode of the drama ended on a high with its ratings going through the roof, making lead actor Son Suk Ku extremely popular. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fresh out of the success of the series, the actor is now all set and ready for his next projects; however, he seems to be a little worried due to the extreme demand from his character. Son Suk Ku talks about his role in 'Heavenly Ever After' and the future Recently, actor Son Suk Ku starred as a guest in the variety show 'Whenever Possible' alongside popular actress Kim Da Mi and actor Yoo Yeon Seok , according to Allkpop. During the show, host and comedian Yoo Jae Suk jokingly touched Son Suk Ku and exclaimed, 'You're really fit. Your chest is so buff!' to which Son jokingly replied, 'That's actually my shoulder.' The interaction made everyone on set laugh. During the show, Son Suk Su also shared his concerns over dieting, specifically due to the requirements of his next role. The 'Heavenly Ever After' actor shared that 'I need to go on a diet. The director of my next project suggested I lose a lot of weight. I agree it might be a good idea, so my goal is to lose 10 kg, but I've never done it before, so I'm worried.' After hearing his worry, actor Yoo Yeon Seok, known for his roles in 'Hospital Playlist' and 'Reply 1994', shared that he himself had experience with losing weight. He shared that 'I mostly eat seafood and avoid rice,' while emphasising the importance of cutting out carbs from the diet. As soon as he shared his advice, actor Son Suk Ku made a face and asked if brown rice needs to be avoided too, eliciting laughs from everyone for his adorable query. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now First-timers on a variety show The duo, who were new to starring in variety shows, were flustered and overwhelmed at first. Da Mi uttered that 'There are so many cameras,' to which Suk Ku added that 'It feels like a press conference.' The hosts of the show laughed at their nervousness and told them that there are not that many cameras on set. More about Kim Da Mi and Son Suk Ku's latest drama Kim Da Mi and Son Suk Ku will next be seen in a unique crime-thriller drama series. The duo will play the roles of a profiler and a dedicated detective. In the drama titled ' Nine Puzzles ', the duo are seen as the main protagonists who navigate the world of crime together, all the while the detective played by Son Suk Ku still believes the profiler played by Kim Da Mi to be the main suspect of a 10-year-old crime. During the interview, the duo shared a brief insight into how they work together on screen and how their bond has developed. Da Mi shared that 'We became close even before filming started.' Fellow actor Son Suk Ku seemed to fully agree with her comment, while also adding that "I think we became close because we are the two characters who lead the plot."
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
How Korean shows like 'Tastefully Yours' reflect shifting content landscape
Traditional formula for measuring a content's success has long changed, says content creators Today, a show's failure to achieve high ratings on TV does not mean failure. Increasingly, content is experiencing a divide between streaming success and traditional broadcast viewership. As of Wednesday, "Tastefully Yours," a romantic comedy headlined by Korean stars Go Min-si and Kang Ha-neul, has soared to No. 2 on Netflix's global Top 10 non-English TV series. The series also clinched the fourth spot on the streamer's Korea rankings for the top 10 most-watched series. Despite its streaming momentum, the series is struggling to gain traction on linear television. "Tastefully Yours" posted a 3.4 percent viewership rating on TV, trailing behind dramas such as "Heavenly Ever After" and "The Haunted Palace," which pull in a solid 8 to 10 percent in ratings on average. "Tastefully Yours" is one of many Korean shows to post significantly different viewership numbers on television and streaming platforms. A notable example is KBS' variety show "Beat Coin," which initially saw viewership ratings hover around the 1 percent mark during conventional airing. But when a retooled version was released on streaming platform Wavve, the show exploded in popularity, dominating KBS' non-drama category for 28 consecutive weeks between May 8 and Nov. 13, 2023. The rebooted show also ranked No. 1 on Netflix Korea's Top 10 series chart two days after its release. The disconnect between success on linear TV and streaming platforms is largely attributed to demographic distribution among the two media. Viewers of traditional broadcasts are older, while those middle-aged and younger are rapidly shifting to digital platforms. The gap between success in TV and streaming platforms becomes even more pronounced when the content resonates with global youth audiences, as is often the case with Netflix. "Success on Netflix is now generally seen as being more important than high TV ratings," said an industry official from a local drama production studio, speaking on condition of anonymity. 'With success in the streaming space becoming more and more important, from the development stage, we are focusing on creating globally accessible storytelling by incorporating elements such as easily translatable dialogue and editing styles optimized for binge-watching.' With content enjoying longer lifespans thanks to streaming and viral short-form clips, he said producers are now prioritizing long-term potential rather than overnight success, shifting away from focusing solely on a show's performance during its initial television run. 'Even if a series underperforms on broadcast, it can find new life elsewhere. The traditional formula for measuring a content's success has long changed,' he said. Yet, concerns are mounting that the dominance of major streaming platforms, particularly Netflix, could skew creative direction and lead to monopolistic practices in the content industry. The streamer recently raised its subscription fees in Korea, with the ad-supported tier jumping from 5,500 won ($4) to 7,000 won and the basic plan increasing from 9,500 won to 12,000 won.
The Review Geek
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Heavenly Ever After – K-drama Episode 12 Recap, Review & Ending Explained
Episode 12 Episode 12 of Heavenly Ever After begins with Nak-jun returning to Earth in a new role: erasing people's memories of their past lives. Excited about his new job, he shares the news with Hae-suk. The next day, Hae-suk's lottery-winning dream is set to be broadcast. She appears in Young-ae's dream and tries to get her to memorize the winning numbers, but her efforts fail. Nak-jun steps in to help, creating a clever mnemonic to help Young-ae remember them. After the dream ends, Young-ae wakes up ready to play the numbers the next day, but just as she's about to do so, she spots a debtor and chases after him. By the time she returns, it's too late to claim the ticket. Despite missing the chance, a new romance seems to be on the horizon for Young-ae, as the debtor turns out to be surprisingly kind and warm toward her. Meanwhile in heaven, Nak-jun and Hae-suk decide to reincarnate as a married couple once again. The next day, King Yeomra of the underworld arrives in heaven while the Heavenly President takes a vacation on Earth, where he begins preaching. During his visit, he fulfills the wishes of struggling people and gives hope to those in despair. In one moment, he sends Jjajang to comfort a woman preparing to take her life. Later, the President meets Nak-jun and cryptically reveals that Nak-jun and Hae-suk have always appeared as married couples across lifetimes, constantly struggling in each reincarnation. Nak-jun returns deeply unsettled. As he and Hae-suk prepare for their final broadcast, which will highlight their married life before reincarnation, the weight of what he's learned lingers. On the day of their reincarnation, they walk together through a symbolic gate and into a beautiful garden, a palace designed for souls with second thoughts to pause before passing through. Just before they reach the final gate, Nak-jun tells Hae-suk the truth about their repeated pasts. He urges her to choose a new path, believing she deserves a chance to live a life that's entirely her own. Tearfully, they part ways. As Hae-suk steps forward, she declares her wish to become an actress. The episode ends with a flash-forward to Hae-suk on her deathbed, having lived out her dream as an actress. Nak-jun arrives to take her back with him, reuniting the couple once more. The Episode Review The Heavenly Ever After finale is disappointingly scattered. Not only does it feel rushed, but much of the episode lacks coherence, and many scenes are either unnecessary or disconnected from the overall narrative. The storytelling leans too heavily on exposition, with major plot points told rather than shown. The introduction of Yeom-ra, for example, serves little to no purpose. The subplot involving Young-ae and the lottery begins with promise but ends abruptly without meaningful resolution. Even more frustrating is the vague reference to Nak-jun and Hae-suk's past lives. The show hints at a deep backstory but never actually shows any of it, leaving viewers with unanswered questions and emotional gaps. Overall, the finale highlights the show's weaknesses: underdeveloped ideas, clumsy pacing, and missed emotional opportunities. What could have been a poignant, heartfelt ending becomes a muddled and unfulfilling close to the story. Previous Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Go Yoon Jung's Resident Playbook tops buzzworthy drama and actor lists for five straight weeks amid special episode release
Resident Playbook had an impressive run right from its premiere to the finale. Even a week after the medical drama's conclusion on May 18, it continues to trend on Netflix in various countries. According to Good Data Corporation's latest report, it became the most buzzworthy drama, with leads Go Yoon Jung and Jung Joon Won securing the #1 and #2 spots, respectively, on the actor list for five weeks straight. The satisfying ending of the show, with its leads receiving a happy ending, has left fans still reeling. The broadcast of the special episode on May 24 KST further fueled its popularity, keeping the drama in the spotlight. The show's satisfying ending, which gave the leads a happy conclusion, has fans still reeling, unable to move on from their emotional journey. Besides Go Yoon Jung and Jung Joon Won, the other OB-GYN second-year residents of the Hospital Playlist spin-off also made it to the actor list this week. Kang You Seok and Han Ye Ji made their second consecutive appearance, with Shin Si Ah breaking in at No. 10. Another drama that is continuing to make buzz after its conclusion is Weak Hero Class 2, with its stars Park Ji Hoon and Choi Hyun Wook taking the 6th and 9th spots among actors. Recent releases– Good Boy, Tastefully Yours and Second Shot at Love also featured at No. 7, No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, in the drama list. Heavenly Ever After and The Haunted Palace maintained their consistent presence in both the buzzworthy drama and actor list since their premiere. Check out the top 10 lists below. Top 10 most buzzworthy K-dramas of this week: tvN's Resident Playbook JTBC's Heavenly Ever After SBS' The Haunted Palace ENA's Tastefully Yours tvN's Second Shot at Love KBS2's For Eagle Brothers JTBC's Good Boy KBS2's Pump Up the Healthy Love SBS's Spring of Youth MBC's Crushology 101 Top 10 most buzzworthy K-drama actors of this week: Go Youn Jung (Resident Playbook) Jung Joon Won (Resident Playbook) Kim Hye Ja (Heavenly Ever After) Kang You Seok (Resident Playbook) Son Suk Ku (Heavenly Ever After) Park Ji Hoon (Weak Hero Class 2) Yook Sungjae (The Haunted Palace) Han Ye Ji (Resident Playbook) Choi Hyun Wook (Weak Hero Class 2) Shin Si Ah (Resident Playbook)
