Red Sleeve on Viki has amazing subteam, 98% completion in just a few hours after airing, while Happiness is still at 0%. The good thing is that thanks to this I can space out my Friday drama schedule, Red Sleeve for lunch and Happiness for dinner 😀

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    Just observing. On Viki as of now the F/S sageuk THE RED SLEEVE’s episode 1 is 99% subbed, episode 2 is 96% subbed and episode 3 is 98% subbed.
    In contrast, on Viki as of now the M/T sageuk SECRET ROYAL INSPECTOR & JOY’s episodes 1-4 are 100% subbed.

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      Imo the difference between 98-99% and 100% subbed is minimal. Do you notice something?

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    And now if we could just get DB recaps for the show! Puh-leeeze???

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    I read somewhere Viki hires subbers for some dramas, I guess it is related to the label “Viki original”. In fact when they released the episode yesterday it was already fully subbed (I know because I had been checking every 15 minutes since the episode finished in SK, yes I am that mad), so it makes you think they may have access before it airs so they can upload it dubbed.
    It happened the same with dramas like Red Sky or Tale of the Nine Tailed.

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      Oh that piece of information makes a big difference to me. I only started to pay Viki subscription to watch Red Sleeve and Happiness (I usually only get Netflix), and I was so disappointed at the subbing pace of Happiness. I guess I should be happy at least one of my two shows is subbed with lightning speed.

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        Usually it takes less than 24 hours to have complete subs in English of any drama, although there are some exceptions. Waiting for Inspector & Joy is painful, it takes 2 to 3 days. The same happened with Into the Ring. These are the worst dramas that I followed with the timing.
        But you get your subs really quick usually, as I say, less than 24 hours, and sometimes even at 12 hours.

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          Thanks, I’ll keep my expectations low. But I always find Viki’s business model baffling. How do they compete with illegal websites with such subbing speed? 😤 They need to hire subbers or let them have early access to provide timely service. Sorry for ranting 🥺

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