Chuno brings in hit ratings with premiere episode
by javabeans
KBS’s Chuno kicked off to a fantastic start with a premiere boasting 22.9% ratings (that’s TNS; AGB puts it at 19.7%). In this day and age, that’s a great number for a series to end on, but to start off that high is something to get excited about. Already the press is calling it another IRIS — in terms of popular success, of course, not story.
I’m not done with the first episode yet, but I’ve seen enough to say that the fusion sageuk thriller looks marvelous and feels badass. I was approaching it with lowered expectations because I thought the pre-show buzz was getting a little too heated based on mere stills and previews, but for once the premiere delivered on that excitement and then some. There’s a stylish directorial flair and breathtaking cinematography, on top of solid acting led by the chief slave hunter played by Jang Hyuk. Above all, there’s an energy pulsing through the show, and it’s been a while since we’ve (or I’ve) felt that.
In the same timeslot, SBS’s Will it Snow For Christmas slipped into second place, but still managed to post a respectable 14.5%. MBC’s Hero continues to lag as it heads toward its finish with a 5.3%.
Via E Daily
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1 dangermousie
January 6, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Yay! So excited! This has been my most anticipated drama for a very very long time.
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2 Marie
January 6, 2010 at 4:03 PM
OMG JH looks so hot I cannot wait to see this series. I am so glad the ratings were good. I love JH and LDH.
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3 Ant
January 6, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Looking good, I have been waiting for this series I need a new addiction after YB (which i still miss) I love the two leads JH and LDH. wish them all great success.
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4 Quidam
January 6, 2010 at 4:14 PM
Yippie! I'm so happy for the cast..especially LDH. It's great to see her rise up once again in the drama world. You go girl. ;-)
Anyways, I love everything about Chuno so far. I can't wait until the soundtrack comes out. Best drama soundtrack I've heard in awhile. Also, I can't get enough of the scenes between Dae Gil and Un Nyun. Beautiful.
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5 snow
January 6, 2010 at 4:15 PM
jang hyuk looks totally awesome in that picture!
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6 Biscuit
January 6, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Good to hear that it seems the so far the first episode seems pretty good! It's so disappointing when there's a drama you've been waiting that seems great, but just isn't.
I can't wait to watch the episode later today! Btw, did you get to see much of LDH's acting? Hopefully she's improved, as if the drama has a great story/directing/cinematography/etc, and yet it would be such a waste to have the lead actress to pull things down.
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7 anjell
January 6, 2010 at 4:20 PM
@Ant
I know exactly how you feel...
Now that Chuno is airing, I think God of Study will fall second place on my priority list, Pasta on third, and Smile You on fourth... I am getting a little bored watching Smile You, maybe because there are too many episodes and the pacing is slow....don't hate me SY fans, I still adore the Jung In-Hyun Soo tandem ;)
yay! I really missed Lee Da Hae... I hope the story gets really good and exciting... I have watched 3 of her dramas ( My Girl, Green Rose and Hello! My Lady) and only HML really disappointed me....
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8 robotmatsuri
January 6, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Wow awesome news, cannot wait to watch it.
Jang Hyuk is still handsome despite all that grime. ;)
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9 tokai
January 6, 2010 at 4:30 PM
I watched like the first 15 minutes and I was a bit bored, so I went on to re-watch a Seinfeld DVD instead. :)
Why? Because there were certain aspects that didn't do it for me in that first 15 minutes. For example: in the bar there was a blond dude (where does he come from? The future?); also the opening scenes in the desert with the sand storm looked rather lame with all the green forrest in the background; finally the action scenes didn't do it for me (Did they try to mix some lame Matrix style into it)?
I guess I should give 'Pasta' a try instead...
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10 ockoala
January 6, 2010 at 4:41 PM
@ robotmatsuri
Jang Hyuk with grime is the best Jang Hyuk, because grimey JH, OJH and the rest of the men in Chuno will need to take a sageuk shower. :-)
I loved the first episode, not a dull second and masterfully paced.
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11 ripgal
January 6, 2010 at 4:43 PM
@Biscuit,
LDH has appeared in quite a lot of scenes in Ep 1, but a lot of them were flashbacks, and she didn't really say much. So far so good, but the MEN stole the show in the first eppie. Especially Sung Dong Il. He's eeriee!!
Point aside, I'm happy Chuno hit it big with the ratings. ^^
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12 Gems
January 6, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Go Chuno! I couldn't resist and skimmed the first episode despite not understanding Korean and the drama looks really good. I loved the flashbacks of LDH and JH...so sweet!
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13 Gems
January 6, 2010 at 5:05 PM
We'll see. I'm not a fan of Jang Hyuk's perpetual sneer and bad boy attitude, but if can act beyond that image, I may be interested.
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14 Juls
January 6, 2010 at 5:35 PM
Yay! I am so excited it's doing good. I've been anticipating this dramas since I first LDH would be in it. I was disappointed with EOE. It was supposed to be a great drama for her! But hopefully with Chuno things will be much better and she can truly show the world what a capable actress she is. I love that it's getting rave reviews too! I too didn't want to get too excited since I didn't want to be let down. Now I can't wait for subs to come out; although, I might just watch raws to satisfy myself! Go CHUNO! <3
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15 Gems
January 6, 2010 at 5:41 PM
I forgot to ask: Javabeans, will you be doing recaps for this drama? Pretty please with cherry on top? If you're busy, it's okay. ^^
Also, why is no.13 also named Gems? (I'm no.12) I just want to say that's not me because I love JH's smirkyness! I think the website sometimes leaves the name of the last poster by default...
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16 whatsupalisa
January 6, 2010 at 5:51 PM
the first episode was fantastic!
it was full of action and real plot.
there are so many great actors and famous ones too.
i also liked the feel of action, drama, romance, with humor!
it was really great. although i love will it snow on christmas, i understand the big ratings.
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17 Biscuit
January 6, 2010 at 5:54 PM
@Ripgal:
Really? Let's see how she is when the lines start coming out, heheh.
@15 Gems:
Usually that happens often. The name of the last commenter will sometimes appear in the name box in the comment box.
#13 probably just didn't notice it to change it.
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18 hjkomo
January 6, 2010 at 5:59 PM
IRIS, SCHM-IRIS... ;)
Kwak Jung Hwan and the outstanding cast deserve this! :D
The first episode was FANTASTIC! Directing, music, cinematography, acting, and pacing - all SUPERB.
The dichotomy between Dae Gil's pre- and post- Manchu Invasion personalities was fabulous. Well done, Jang Hyuk! Sung Dong Il's character was eery and wonderfully well-acted. Lee Jong Hyuk - hot dayum, and Han Jung Soo with his sageuk shower (I nearly fainted)...OJH and LDH were great.
Oh...this is going to be one f*ing kick@ss ride! :D
(Too bad for Hero, though. :( Team Underdog, Fighting!)
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19 Lurker
January 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM
This drama feels like a movie.
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20 anjell
January 6, 2010 at 6:19 PM
ooooops!! i forgot to include "will it snow for christmas" on my list! WISFC should be second and the rest follows ;)
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21 ripgal
January 6, 2010 at 6:27 PM
@hjkomo
Damn, I missed the bathing part!! But I caught the funnier parts of Kim Ji Seok seducing that lady or gisaeng (?), and it was hilarious! LMAO....
I also love the chemistry between the slave hunters. They're so much fun together!
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22 okdubu
January 6, 2010 at 6:43 PM
i was SO damn excited for this.. like a month ago. now i can't seem to even want to go looking to download the first episode......
probably from the influx of new dramas this week LOL.
and i'm in a strange mood for j-doramas latelyl... o_O
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23 Sunshine
January 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Looks like from the movie - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY.
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24 Alyssia
January 6, 2010 at 7:11 PM
Go Lee Da hae!!!!!!!!!!! I know it will do well...She's so pretty in here!!!!!!
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25 unny
January 6, 2010 at 7:48 PM
I am glad! LDH deserves a hit drama! I cannot WAIT to start watching itttttttttt!!!!
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