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My Princess surpasses 20% ratings, solidifies lead

In its second week, My Princess pulls away from the pack and increases its lead as the No. 1 show on Wednesday and Thursday nights, breaking the 20% mark and also the so-called MBC curse.

(It should be noted that Personal Taste actually broke the curse as well; it was the only show of the past two years to stay in double digits consistently in that slot.* A few others, like Home Sweet Home, managed an episode or two in double digits, but averaged single-digit ratings for most of their runs.)

But My Princess now definitively casts off the bad mojo, and this week’s Episodes 3 and 4 drew a 20.0% and a 20.9%, respectively. Over on SBS, Sign dropped from its first-place premiere-week numbers to 16.2% for Wednesday’s episode, then to 14.8% for Thursday’s. KBS’s President had a 7.1% for both days.

My Princess makes me laugh like a giddy fool, so I’m happy to see it doing well. And while I have seen comments likening it to Pasta (which shares the same PD), I think My Princess is much, much more watchable — there’s just so much more PLOT, first and foremost. More stuff happens, the stakes are automatically higher, and the pace is brisker.

As for Sign, to be honest I had fully intended to recap or at least introduce the drama after I’d caught the first week or two… but I have to admit that after watching it, I didn’t really know what to say about it. It looks okay, I guess, but the acting is all wacky (weirdly over the top), Eom Ji-won (whom I LOVE) is channeling some sort of shrill, dominatrix leather-queen aura, and the leads are sort of dull. Plus, the murder cases are given all this urgency and drama and intensity, but it feels a bit forced to me, and therefore it’s almost cheesy instead of cool. Sorry, not a fan.

 
* For the curious, here are the shows that fell under the dreaded “MBC curse,” which has killed numerous shows since early 2009. (That’s mostly a poetic way to describe it, since you could argue that really, the shows killed themselves with bad writing, bad acting, or bad directing, although a few were undeserving sacrifices to the timeslot.) They are, in chronological order:

Return of Iljimae, Cinderella Man, Triple, Hon, Heading to the Ground, Hero, The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry, Personal Taste (which survived), Living Without Incident, Running, Road No. 1, Playful Kiss, and Home Sweet Home.

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So sad that the curse had to start with the Return of Iljimae. That show does not deserve that!

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agree!

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I am very suprised isn't return of Iljimae a classic and I thought JB was raving about how good the women who want to marry is...or was that the women who 'still' want to marry...?

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yeah but it didn't mean they they did well with the ratings. JB listed them because they were "victim" of the curse. I supposed that they were the "few were undeserving sacrifices to the timeslot"

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I found it that drama (twwswtm) is mediocre. Probably only women above 30 who understand the essence of the story.
All that list above I understand why they had such bad ratings. except for My Princess, from the very first episode I already love it to pieces.

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I don't think that's true... 20 years old here, and I liked The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry a lot.

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it's a matter of personal taste then. My friends and I found it okay, but not that good enough. The drama was shown last year in my country either, and they also didn't do well with the ratings here.

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I agree with this. I'm 19 and I loved it! It was one of my favorite dramas of last year.

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I also liked TWWSWTM....just started watching it becoz I saw many reviewers recommending it...

loving it so far but am only at ep 7!

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CONGRATULATION MY PRINCESS drama. All team did very well! Very interesting drama! Hope, more & more people will watch it. Can't wait for next episodes!
CONGRATULATION MY PRINCESS

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what show went before Return of Iljimae? that show was fantastic all around! i still remember the beautiful scenes!

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General Hospital 2. And before that was Beethoven's Virus. They both had double digit ratings. Return of Iljimae started out higher and then dropped to single digits. I haven't had a chance to watch it yet (I've only seen the first episode), but it's on my list because everyone raving about it.

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As much as I appreciated Return of Iljimae, I do think it's important to go into it knowing that it's not going to be your usual sageuk k-drama fare. The pace, the amplitude, the tone, all are different.

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Return of Iljimae was really good and deserved better ratings. But, if I remember correctly, it was up against Boys over Flowers which became a mania.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MP CAST AND STAFF!

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for some reason, I am not really feeling My Princess. (not gonna watch Sign either..)
maybe it's because I'm just so addicted to SG that I kinda need to finish it before I can move on to something else.

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same here... watched ep 1-2 and didn't find it interesting nor addicting considering myself as rom-com lovers....

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I love SG as well but I'm liking My princess as well, maybe even slightly more. You should get of the SG train ( even though it was one of a kind and amazing) since it's ending soon and new dramas are going to show and most likely you won't be enjoying them if you compare them to SG.

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MP is by no means a great drama, but it's fun and breezy.

SG is simply awful - mediocre writing/dialogue, too much inane bickering, poor development of the romance btwn the leads and pretty much hitting every tired K-drama cliche in the book.

In 3 eps, MP has done more w/ the relationship btwn the romantic leads than SG has done in 18 eps.

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same...I dont love my princess but i dont hate it either. As for sign...ahh...I so agree with what javabeans said. It's not that bad, but I can't bring myself to love it.

T-T I was so looking forward to sign. I will still watch it and hope it will getting better.

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I love Pasta. However, the "Yes Chep" bothers me so much. That I remembered saying " If she said Yes chep one more time, I'm going to stop watching " Of Course It's just an empty threat to myself. and My Princess just make my day. I love my Wednesday and Thursday even more now.

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ahahahaha i love you somuch! i actually found the yes chep the most interesting part of the drama, and i would just end up counting how many times they would say it..

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lol.. yeah. I swear I have it somewhere 4 or 5 paper note with the tallies mark. It was just too painfull. :D

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EVERYONE NEEDS TO WATCH MY PRINCESS. IT IS SUCH A GOOD DRAMA! I CRIED WATCHING EPISODE 3, WAY BEFORE YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO ACTUALLY GET TO KNOW THE CHARACTERS AND SEE THEIR DEVELOPMENT. CURRENTLY WATCHING EPISODE 4. EVERYONE. STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND WATCH!

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Of course. You got Kim TaeHee and Song Seung Hyun. And for once they're smiling!!
I love My Princess but not in love. ^^
I'm really glad to see that they're doing well although the fan girl in me for Park ShinYang and Choi Soojung in hurt at the ratings >.<

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YAY im happy for My Princess! Its an awesome drama!

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very cute and a very easy watch. And gotta agree with you JB, both leads are doing fantastic as rom-com leads. I think this drama's perfect for both of them.
I am also loving Seol's character which is wacky and funny and honest, all at once. Can't wait for more!

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Man what a curse and 2 years long too!
the question is where does the curse move?

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looks like MBC is getting back its ratings mojo with QoR leading the Mon-Tues pack and MP leading the Wed-Thurs pack.....more importantly i hope we get better dramas from them over the course of the year

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I'm glad others still adore cheesy love stories like MP. IT's so cute!!!!!11

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Wow i didn't realize how long the MBC curse has lasted!

I was just thinking today how My Princess has a low-key-ish vibe like Pasta, even though the plot is sort of grand with the discovery of a princess and reintroduction of the monarchy.

My Princess isn't an obsession yet, but I like it more with each episode. Seol and Haeyoung are just too charming. I love Haeyoung's scenes with Seol's mother. All korean guys are the same when confronted by a girl's korean mother, even if you're a chaebol diplomat. Song Seung Hun has always been sexy, but he has never been CUTE like this. makes me want to pat him on the head and pinch his cheeks. definitely refreshing.

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i super love this show! SSH is really hot. Every scene is like picture perfect. lol I will watch this show 'till the end. yup! yup!

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im watching both sign and my princess...and i think javabeans is wrong about sign...i really like my princess, but i don't think sign's storyline is any more forced than my princess...i think the mood might discourage some ppl to watch since it is about ppl who do autotopsies, but i think that both the acting and story are really good

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Javabean was not wrong but neither are you.. Its different opinions, it might suit your taste but not others =)

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its a nicer way to phrase it i guess ;)

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I agree with you. Sign genre is such that either you like it or not . Rom-com appeals to a wider audience. The acting from Sign is pretty solid, but like Giant, the cast is average-looking. No cuteness, hotness, eye-candy. My Princess is lucky as the other 2 dramas are so different. If I have to compare rom-com ,for example to Secret Garden, MP is below in all levels esp. the acting.

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I'm fine with the acting and eye candy is always a pleasure :) .

I am sooo surprised though - that Personal Taste was a hit. I could not get past Ep 8 or 9 because I could not get past how a grown woman (played by Son Yejin) could be so clueless! I know, sometimes we should suspend disbelief but somehow, I could not apply it to Son Yejin's character (I can't even remember the name!). I watched it mid-way until my eyes finally closed ... it was so boring for me.

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wow...its hard to forget son yeijin's character's name considering that its in the title of the drama

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...lol...

loved Park Gae In and SYJ's portrayal of her. She was a character that was hurt by others but she pulled herself up and radiated optimism and good cheer.

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I am sooo surprised though – that Personal Taste was a hit.

Three syllables.

Lee. Min. Ho.

Hotness.

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How.Bitter.

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totally agreed with you.

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I think it's probably cuz a lot of the audience prefers comedies/romance/fluff than the genre of Sign... Sign is more serious IMO and there's like a lot of information you need to take in. That's why it may seem boring to some people and just no interest if they are looking for dramas that are like My Princess and most "idol" dramas.

But really, javabeans is not "wrong" as there can never be a wrong opinion.

But I agree with you :) I'm likin Sign too. I can get a dose of romance/cuteness/laughter here but I can get some mystery/thinking/suspense-ish type of drama with Sign.

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Less than 48 hours for SG episode19.

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I agree with everyone who has SG on their minds, but nevertheless My Princess is really fun to watch. I'm happy how well it's doing, considering how much most of us were anticipating it crashing and burning only a month ago.

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...MBC start in the right track, way to start a year with a light/romance/comedy and not some horrifying/killing/investigative drama...don't get me wrong I like Sign and I'm ganna start watching it soon though its to early to see its worth coz but a sure list for me...

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i watched a bit of my princess and can't seem to like it. maybe it's because i never liked ssh or kth. i admit their acting style (or lack thereof) matches rom-com more than their past projects, but even in my princess their acting seems so. forced. like you can tell they're just trying too hard. but that's just me.

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Two dramas, Return of Iljimae, and the Woman Who Still Wants to Marry, should also have been exceptions.... They were quality drama.

Personal Taste makes me sad. >.< Perhaps it broke the record because all the viewers kept clinging to their hope?

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JB is talking about viewer RATINGS only in that list. Personal Tastes is the exception because it got a double digit average rating while none of the others did.

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Oh I know.

When I said that they should've been exceptions, I wasn't saying that Javabeans should've titled it so. I meant that viewer ratings SHOULD'VE been better for those 2 dramas (I knew they weren't), and bemoaning the fact that sometimes quality isn't recognized.

I was also bemoaning the fact that out of all of those dramas, Personal Taste is the exception and got double digit ratings, somehow finding an audience despite being so very uneven in my opinion.

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Totally agree.

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I'm so happy for them :D This show is so fun and fast paced, it's my new addiction.

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Well, that is a list isn't it! Return of Iljimae and Hon are my two faves off that list. Which only goes to show, different strokes for different folks!

I like MP. It's nice and fluffy and silly and I like it. 8-)

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Love MY PRINCESS! fighting! fighting!
I' addicted to this exciting, adorable, cute, funny drama.

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I'm so glad this is doing well :D to be honest I was so skeptical about this drama because of the acting skills of the leads :.ahem.: but they've proved me wrong. It's so funny and I'm enjoying it so much. My mom and I download and watch every night of the week and I look forward to this every week.
And I totally agree with you about Sign. SOmething about it is just...off. sigh* It never fails to make me fall asleep at some point. -__-"

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I did not realize that Woman Who Still Wants to Marry was part of the curse. i watched it long after its run. I thought it did well ratings-wise since it was quite good.

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If there is any reason why I'm happy MP is being successful in the ratings is because I watch with confidence that the show will not be cut.

Unless, it fairs badly at midway.

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Happy Drama is doing it well! Yay! I hope it continues like this.

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I finally watched the first 2 episodes last night, and I am SO in love with the show. Kim Tae Hee could not have picked a better role. She is simply adorable! I can't wait to see where it goes :D

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Guys his age really shouldn't be putting up peace signs when taking photo.... it's looks weird...

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Hey, It's an Asian thing. My American friend said she heard that it doesn't mean peace but "I'm having a good time." LOL! But all my Asian relatives and Asian people I know do it all the time. PEACE!!

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I always wonder what the hand sign means...

Peace? Or Victory?

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People shouldn't even be putting up peace signs to begin with. Looks lame as hell. Don't know why it's so popular to do in the East.

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I ABSOLUTELY ADORED Pasta and that explains why I love My Princess too. Seriously, the chemistry between the two leads in Pasta was just perfect and I loved the storyline. It was a simple drama and just what i needed at that point in time.
I'm really enjoying My Princess so I hope it doesn't disappoint me in the end :)

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I loved Pasta too! No wonder I was drawn to My Princess too. :)

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What's good about My Princess??? It's boring to me and nothing new. Feel like Im watching "My Fair Lady" again. The acting is not even good too

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insert "haters gonna hate" gif here.

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Insert "U mad?" gif

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I LOVED Pasta. So much. Too much. Amazingly much.
The Cute just won me over so hard.

The plot (plot? LOL, what plot?) wasn't really all that exciting, but their interactions made me ridiculously giddy. It was just a simple & cute love story to me, it didnt need to be as dramatic or as complicated as the typical kdrama for me to enjoy it.
And plus, it was an easy-breezy watch for me. It didn't connect with me on an emotional level, but I melt watching how effing adorable the two are together. I totally dawwww every the look at each other with eyes of endearment.

dibfdbf.

I liked My Princess a lot more last week.
Im just not liking Hae Young too much right now.

Then on the other hand, I just got caught up w/ Secret Garden (marathoned through episodes 8-18) and I have to say it owns me heart and soul right now. Im sure after the weekend Ill give My Princess the love it probably deserves.

I have to say, I've never found a dull moment watching My Princess. From start to finish it has my attention 100%!

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Amen!!! Completely agree on everything.. On PASTA, SECRET GARDEN,and MY PRINCESS..

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Same here, agree with you on all three.

I loved Pasta way more than it apparently deserved. One of the best couples of 2010. I loved their dialogue, too.

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BRAAVVVVOOOO!!!!! BRAVVVVOOOO!!!

I can't believe that this drama is suddenly up by HIGH rating!

KEEP IT UP, MY PRINCESS!!!!! =) =)

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hahaha... Yay for SSH and KTH. Who said a pretty face couldn't act? they are so freaking cute together.

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Actually, I think SSH still cannot emote much, as evidenced by his confrontation with someone later on in the episode but his character is so straitlaced and awkward, just like his acting... that's why he looks comfortable in his role as HY.

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I agree about SSH. KTH is really beating up all those who criticized her before about her acting. I'm really glad My Princess is doing so well. The story is well written, it has a plot, it has angst, it has comedy, romance, shower scenes with speedos, etc.... everything that I like. =P

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aww the woman who still wants to marry didn't deserve to be cursed :(

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I LOVE MY PRINCESS TOOO :D
But Sign is a really good drama too! I really like forensics stuff/good cases and so far it seems really good. Even my mother is hooked to BOTH of the dramas ^^
Hopefully the ratings for Sign improves and My Princess continues to improve^^

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I really wanted to like MP but I could not watch ep3.
KTH tries too hard and the plot is too silly. The recaps are better than the actual drama, so I'll just read jb's recaps!!

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congratulations MP team esp. to the lead actress & actor ^_^ your the best ^_^

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My princess Fighting !

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My princess is quite a sweet show, the acting is ok but the chemistry between the leads is more than ok

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The two leads definitely have a lot of chemistry. They seem very comfortable with each other and are well matched appearance wise.

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can someone please tell me HOW DO THEY GIVE A SHOW RATINGS?

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i love the woman who still want to marry

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me too

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Drat!! and double Drat!!! Why? The ratings are great as well?!...I thought you guys had second thoughts about this drama...are you having nightmares now? Of course some can't even sleep...it's soo scary to miss on the sweetness, candy coated theme of the drama.. some of you ate your words!!! ahah hahah hahah ha ha ha..see what happens when you judge a drama too soon?! and now..everyone is goo goo gaga over this! yeah boyeee!!

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LOL

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This series has been 'okay' in the same way that Pasta was 'okay'. Neither are great nor bad but 'okay'. The acting in this series though seems so forced, there trying a little hard, some parts don't seem natural.

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DramaFever had Sign slatted to start on Feb 3, but the date is moved up to Jan 14 (today) - I will catch Sign there!

I like rom com but Sign is something of a new k-drama genre. I have seen comments about some acting went overboard, but having seen the previous performances, I think it's the character who expressed such overboard emotions, not the actor, and I am dying to see if I was wrong.

Happy for MP's lead ratings anyways.

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I normally do not care about Royal Family but MP is exceptional , i just watched epi 4 e.sub on Dramacrazy net, believable plot , very interesting . KTH is the first actress compatible in look to the handsome actors , her acting is excellent as other casts . This drama will hit highter rating as a lot of my friends have predicted .

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Oh man, I am soo in love with My Princess right now. I love it, I love it, I love it. I know it's not the greatest drama in the world but it's just so CHARMING. :)

I really need to catch up on Secret Garden, I left off somewhere on episode 8.

I'm also really liking Dream High (surprisingly.)

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There was never a MBC curse, but just bad programming from those MBC executives. I think these executives have been fired. Quality programming will bring in good ratings.

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Real good drama! Love MY PRINCESS!

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Aww, I didn't know it had the same PD as Pasta! I loved that drama, and I'm loving this one too. I hadn't even planned to watch it but surprisingly, I'm enjoying it a lot more than Dream High. I'm so glad it's doing so well in the ratings!

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Well, it's the year for MBC.
Good to have a drama you like doing good!
<3

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