JB, I just left you a comment in contact page ! Since it was about drama schedules , I will add it here as well. ( And also because I am doubtful if you will be opening up your inbox :P )
Please add cable drama schedules to prime time drama airing section on side of the page ! TVN and OCN's line up would be nice to see and track ! I can Google it, yes, but I WANT it on Dramabeans :D

Question for Javabeans: How much do you think the timeslot a drama is shown in actually contributes to poor ratings? Because whenever a station isn't doing so well that's the first thing they seem to change but shouldn't they actually be looking more at which dramas are big hits and then change the actual dramas themselves? A hit drama's going to be a hit in any timeslot, yes?

Yeah, I think the dismal ratings are especially bad in comparison to KBS and MBC's long weekend dramas. I suppose offering something different to their competitors makes sense (with just doing miniseries now).

Still, miniseries usually have a higher budget than family dramas so if they're not successful either they might lose more money in the long run. Tbh I don't like either Modern Farmer or Birth of a Beauty, but I will totally embrace less makjang weekend shows in the future. I am sick to death of them lol. So maybe this isn't such a bad thing.

SBS weekend dramas have always been kind of flops as far as I can remember, especially compared to KBS and MBC.....didn't they cancel Endless Love earlier this year? And that was as makjang as they came, with a rape storyline and all.

Miniseries could have potential as long as the stories are fresh. Not all stories require 16 (or greater) episodes.

KBS World does a good job with their drama specials. Most are single episodes , some go to four. If SBS can do something similar it might work.

Even here in the US a Friday/Saturday night time slot is usually reserved for a dying series still on loyal fan life support or pilots. Sunday is gold here though. If your Sunday show moves to Saturday or Friday you know it's almost over, like Hell On Wheels. I can't say I blame them, although Modern Farmer has been a great fun little comedy that I look forward to each week. I really like Hongki. I enjoyed Bride of the Century this year. I think he's a bit underrated as a television actor. He certainly has all the criteria, he's cute, he can cry, he can sing, and he's got decent comic timing. Something that I've noticed several "top" Korean actors don't possess. Everyone can't be funny, comedy is not easy.

I've just started getting into Family dramas, but I can understand the change. Glorious Day on SBS has been my favorite family drama due to the lack of makjang, but maybe that's why it's ratings were so low?

I can't recall SBS having a Family Drama that was as successful as say Smile, Donghae or the like.
Similar that drama is makjang filled to the brim, but I still enjoyed it. Had to skip some of the first half due to how our leads kept getting treated.

It's kind of sad Modern Farmer and Birth of a Beauty aren't doing well in ratings. :/ Although I didn't have high expectations going into either, I found myself truly enjoying both; they're definitely among the better dramas that have released this year. I'm actually surprised by the lack of ratings for Modern Farmer-- it has the pretty idol boys who can actually act and sing, the humour, the feel-good moments, heart. I do wonder if it would've had more luck airing on a smaller channel more suited to its vibe; it would've fit right in with tVN's offerings, for example.