What's a "national drama"? The official designation comes when a drama has surpassed 40% in the ratings, but it also has added connotations. That is to say, a television show that...
Two dramas are currently performing strongly in their respective timeslots, MBC's Dong Yi and KBS's Baker King Kim Tak-gu, and are now contemplating extending their runs.
First, Monday-Tuesday's Dong Yi:...
Kim Jae-wook, So Ji-sub
Ouuuuch.
Looks like the World Cup really did a number on SBS's postponed dramas. While Monday-Tuesday's Coffee House dropped to a 5.6% (from approximately 9%) after two weeks...
Road No. 1 premiered this week, and despite all the fanfare over its cast and 13 billion won budget, the first two episodes brought in a 9.2% and 9.1%, respectively. Not horrible numbers, but...
A few teaser shots are out of this week's episodes of Baker King Kim Tak-gu, which feature series star Yoon Shi-yoon in action mode. This scene comes from Episode 6, which...
It's no surprise that World Cup coverage is dominating Korean airwaves at the moment, and the Korea-Greece game in particular was a huge draw with viewership ratings of 50.3% (numbers from...
I haven't watched the premiere yet, but the numbers are in and it's a pretty solid first outing for KBS's new drama Baker King Kim Tak-gu, which replaced Cinderella's Sister....
Posters are out for Baker King Kim Tak-gu, the drama replacing Cinderella's Sister this week. The one above features the four main leads: (from left to right) Eugene, Yoon Shi-yoon,...
Just a week from its premiere, KBS's Baker King Kim Tak-gu has released its first stills, which feature main character Tak-gu (played by Yoon Shi-yoon) and his rival Ma-joon, played...
Eugene has a drama about to premiere (KBS's Baker Kim Tak-gu starring Yoon Shi-yoon) but now she's adding a cable program to her schedule; she has been chosen to host...
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Baker King reaches “national drama” status
by javabeans
What's a "national drama"? The official designation comes when a drama has surpassed 40% in the ratings, but it also has added connotations. That is to say, a television show that...
Tags: Baker King Kim Tak-gu, drama ratings
Possible extensions for Dong Yi and Baker King
by javabeans
Two dramas are currently performing strongly in their respective timeslots, MBC's Dong Yi and KBS's Baker King Kim Tak-gu, and are now contemplating extending their runs. First, Monday-Tuesday's Dong Yi:...
Tags: Baker King Kim Tak-gu, Dong Yi
Ratings drop further for Bad Guy and Road No. 1
by javabeans
Kim Jae-wook, So Ji-sub Ouuuuch. Looks like the World Cup really did a number on SBS's postponed dramas. While Monday-Tuesday's Coffee House dropped to a 5.6% (from approximately 9%) after two weeks...
Tags: Bad Guy, Baker King Kim Tak-gu, Road No. 1
Road No. 1 premiere numbers lower than expected
by javabeans
Road No. 1 premiered this week, and despite all the fanfare over its cast and 13 billion won budget, the first two episodes brought in a 9.2% and 9.1%, respectively. Not horrible numbers, but...
Tags: Bad Guy, Baker King Kim Tak-gu, drama ratings, Road No. 1
Yoon Shi-yoon prepares to fight in Baker King
by javabeans
A few teaser shots are out of this week's episodes of Baker King Kim Tak-gu, which feature series star Yoon Shi-yoon in action mode. This scene comes from Episode 6, which...
Tags: Baker King Kim Tak-gu, Yoon Shi-yoon
Without competition, Baker King shoots up in ratings
by javabeans
It's no surprise that World Cup coverage is dominating Korean airwaves at the moment, and the Korea-Greece game in particular was a huge draw with viewership ratings of 50.3% (numbers from...
Tags: Bad Guy, Baker King Kim Tak-gu, drama ratings
Baker King premieres in top spot
by javabeans
I haven't watched the premiere yet, but the numbers are in and it's a pretty solid first outing for KBS's new drama Baker King Kim Tak-gu, which replaced Cinderella's Sister....
Tags: Baker King Kim Tak-gu, drama ratings
Baker King’s official posters and preview video
by javabeans
Posters are out for Baker King Kim Tak-gu, the drama replacing Cinderella's Sister this week. The one above features the four main leads: (from left to right) Eugene, Yoon Shi-yoon,...
Tags: Baker King Kim Tak-gu, Eugene, Lee Young-ah, Yoon Shi-yoon
First stills from Baker King Kim Tak-gu
by javabeans
Just a week from its premiere, KBS's Baker King Kim Tak-gu has released its first stills, which feature main character Tak-gu (played by Yoon Shi-yoon) and his rival Ma-joon, played...
Tags: Baker King Kim Tak-gu, Joo-won, Yoon Shi-yoon
Eugene juggles drama role with cable show
by javabeans
Eugene has a drama about to premiere (KBS's Baker Kim Tak-gu starring Yoon Shi-yoon) but now she's adding a cable program to her schedule; she has been chosen to host...
Tags: Baker King Kim Tak-gu, Eugene