It still hurts me whenever Beautiful Mind is being mentioned. It is one of the medical dramas that I truly enjoyed but got cut short due to low ratings.

WF fighting! I'm so excited for the next episode :)

I love lotbs...really hope it will break 20% rating next week....they shouldn't put WF in the same slot with lotbs....

Seriously? since when is 17% considered poor ratings? LOTBS haters everywhere. stay pressed!

is 5% considered good enough or is it still low? I really don't want WF to be considered a flop in terms of ratings, I love the drama so much!

JTBC's Solomon's Perjury may not be getting good ratings, but it is getting rave reviews from media outlets, saying that it's fast paced and surprising. I've seen the first episode and I liked the cinematography and the flow of the series. What's with cable drama these days? Are JTBC and tvN the new terrestrial networks? :D

Aaaah, my heart hurts whenever a drama I love doesn't get the ratings I wish it would. I know youth dramas usually don't have a track record of doing well, and the fact that Weightlifting Fairy's up against LotBS of all dramas is a double whammy, but dammit, I wish it could be a ratings success so that more of these kinds of dramas could come along and take over my life. It's the only drama that gets me excited for a new episode. Strangely enough, none of the hit dramas like Romantic Teacher or LotBS or Goblin have managed to do that. It hurts meeee, but I love you still, WF. <3

Maybe someone mentioned it before, but I wonder why rating can be so high when it's look like people were flooding the city for what's called as the largest demonstration in korea?

currently obsessed with goblin

I think the reason Romantic Teacher Kim has crossed the 20% mark and not LOTBS is because of the extremely good shows that are currently airing in the same slot. I am watching all the Wed/Thurs shows and I am glad I don't have to choose between watching them live. Love them all in their own way. There is no fixed show I watch first second or third. It just depends on my mood. Can't wait for Hwarang to start!

We Married as a Job - Episode 10 - 17.1%. Episode 11 on 20 December.

Doctor Kim had week competition and Night Light started 2 weeks later. The void created there was filled by Doctor Kim. And story is dramatic enough to entertain people. This reflects in ratings. Winner takes it all.

Father I'll take care of you - Marketing Team do something. It should be able to stand and compete with Gap Soon now.

The writer of this post in addition to countless others strongly have negative criticisms antagonizing "Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim." However, you shouldn't criticize the beginning episodes. Although you may say that it doesn't fare in competition-wise, the screenwriter manages to grasp all aspects in her writing to formulate tension. With the tension evident in her vigorous sense of writing, the life-lessons prevail with the scarred protagonists. By episode 12 of this masterpiece, the romance is subtle for which the screenwriter is developing the characters; their change for the better of humanity once they are ready to learn the true meaning of love. In regards to the amazing performances by all of the cast, the romance is NOT highly emphasized even up till episode 12! I highly recommend "Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim" as the best drama, against all of its competitors. This drama is a masterpiece; one of a kind; providing life lessons through its patients. Therefore, this drama, you may say does not achieve up to your standards, forsakes all Korean medical dramas amidst your judgement. Please RDTK fans, muster up the courage to show that you aren't afraid to say, "I love 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim!'"

I'm wondering if it's possible for goblin to pass the 20% mark ? Go go goblin !

Am I the only one who thinks Goblin isn't THAT interesting? If I can't complete this one, I may conclude my taste is never in line with the norm. Most of my favs are dramas with low ratings.

With Goblin, I'm really late in the game. I did a quick scan last week and thought it's receiving much love and raves. I took a really long time to finish 3 eps and it's got nothing to do with the episodes' length per se.

My problem isn't Kim Go Eun nor the age gap or the romance whatsoever. It just feels like nothing much really happens.

Even the bromance isn't working very well for me. I usually love bromance. It's good but it just isn't great. Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook can be funny but even the comedy feels contrived.

I'm watching both Kim Bok Ju and LOTBS.
Glad I don't have to choose!!! Since I watch online of course and not Korean.

If driven to the wall, my choice might likely still be LOTBS - simply because I'm ahem shallow, seeing LMH (ugly sweaters or not) jealous and in denial on my tv screen makes me snug and warm on a cold winter day LOL

But KBJ is really warming my heart, it's sad they had to come up against the big drama. Unless LOTBS makes some bad choices in plot or dip in quality, i don't see them hitting above 6-7% which is sad because it deserves much more attention. I love love BJ performance and NJH is such a winner, they r just so adorable. I hope the drama won't be judged too harshly for the ratings since it's a tall order in the first place.

I'm watching goblin too - I love the banter and the overall theme of the show. Unfortunately I'm waiting for the romance to pick up for my liking. To a certain extent I do feel either poor KGE is badly casted or they need a time jump. I'm alright with the age difference, it's the cutesy that's driving me nuts. I don't see why Goblin after living for centuries won't fall in love quick with her - who acts like she's 12. I'm sure he's seen enough immature people in his lifetime ?
But reaper and sunny are cool.
and reaper - oh man the men in this show- it's delicious.

What's the most underrated drama in 2016?

To me, it's Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. Beautiful Mind was great too but it had a shaky start and flaws despite Jang Huk being phenomenal and all. WF on the other hand is almost perfect. Perhaps it's too early to conclude because there's another 3 more weeks to go.

I'm glad there's a place like Dramabeans where I can have a quick assessment of which shows to try. On my own, I'd have never picked up a drama like WF.

Ratings never matter for me becoz all my fav dramas didnt had the highest ratings but srsly had my heart that includes w ,i remember you,healer and now wf .......though signal and goblin have rated well so in love with these shows

Is WFKBJ popular online in Korea? I can't really fathom why they have such low ratings T_T. LSK and NJH REALLY DESERVE recognition.

It was shot up into my top 3 favorite dramas of all time after the Ep. 10. Our lovely weightlifting fairy, HWAITING!~