If Wed-Thurs drama Yongpal keeps up the momentum with big ratings jumps every even episode, this drama won’t have a problem breaking 20% ratings soon. Of course that’s a big IF considering dramas can reach a ratings peak and stay there for the rest of its run for no discernible reason. But a congrats is still in order for the SBS drama as its 4th episode recorded a nationwide ratings of 16.3% AGB, which is a 1.8% increase from the 3rd episode which got an enviable 14.5%. I’m still watching Yongpal and find it enjoyable, a sleek decently written yarn with interesting enough characters and situations.
With that said, it reminds me of a lot of recent such thriller and/or medical type dramas like Healer, Dr. Stranger, and even Two Weeks. I’m curious what the reason for Yongpal’s ratings success that has eluded other similar genre dramas – is it the cast, which basically means Joo Won since his character is carrying the show in terms of screen time, or is it the writing courtesy of screenwriter Jang Hyun Rin who wrote Reset for OCN, or are audiences responding to the synergy of the two in the hands of PD Oh Jin Seok, who previously directed Modern Farmer and Goddess of Marriage. Whatever the reason, I’m sure the other networks are paying close attention in order to assemble the same hit-making ingredients again.
I’ve never found Joo Won attractive, and still don’t even after watching four episodes of him in Yongpal, but this is definitely the best I’ve ever seen him look. This character and styling brings out the best parts of his features which helps since he’s carrying the bulk of the screen time. I’m sure this success will make his fans so happy, and will continue to cement his reputation as a ratings hit maker. Even with flops like Tomorrow’s Cantabile and 7th Level Civil Servant under his belt, Yongpal’s success (along with Good Doctor in that mix) shows that his star is not on a one way downward trajectory but is instead still able to bring in ratings with the right drama vehicle. With that said, maybe he just needs to keep playing doctor, LOL.
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this is daebakkk, it seems he carried these 4 episodes by his own..and the next episodes the lead actress will start to rock...hopefully the rating will be BOOMed
ikr. not many actors could bring high rating oneself. some got high rating cuz of their partner.. no mention :D
lols.. "I’ve never found Joo Won attractive" i did this to Lee Jong Suk. not even after watching his projects. okay, i never finished watching all his projects (except Secret Garden since he wasnt the main lead and i didnt even know who he was at that time).
i think, right now, people more pay attention on the storyline. even a big production drama with great actors fails this year. story is everything. so, yongpal has a good storyline, team and crew plus good actors.
Story is not everything...success of shows like Mask tells that...
i think, mask had a solid story. even it lacked here and there, but the all-package was good enough. i dont think mask would be in 'bad story' list. instead i would put Ha Ji Won's new drama :D
Fabulous show, I actually liked our little hero's look better before miss Cynthia took him shopping, but whatever, he's darling and this drama is knocking it outta the park~
Well, he didn't play a doctor in Bridal Mask but it was such a huge success!
I'm not sure though if because of this kind of rating news people would stream the series more out of curiosity lol.
I have to yet catch up on this drama, so can't comment on story, acting in this drama specifically. But the ratings maybe due to KTH's comeback? I read she is a very big star back home. Joo Won, too is known for his acting more than his looks, if I am not mistaken. And thats a good thing. You can have good looks but you definitely need the acting chops.
And most importantly, the drama is maybe actually written well? Punch was the last well written drama, followed by I Remember You, in my opinion.
KTH has nothing to do with the rating. She has less than 10 mins screen-time in 4 eps. And everyone in SK knows her bad acting, not many people was looking for her comeback beside her fans
Really good show so far ,hopefully the writer can keep it up,
Joowon is a better actor then all the actors you compared dramas from ,+ is personality, even if nodame was a fall ,he thought it wasn't ,good trait for a actor not to worry about his career or bash the drama if it wasn't successful like a certain someone
Why comparing the actors' acting? It's based on different tastes. You should refrain that in respect to those who love one or ones of the actors you put down here for your bias.
of the actors' *acting*
I mostly think people are back on there seats because of KTH and I am not taking anything away from Joo won..
By the way where are all these people using internet as excuses? guess what people just didn't feel like turning on there TVs for these shows which explains the average and flop ratings going on recently.. just accept the fact that it didn't draw people in which is normal everybody has there own tastes..
The Streaming Numbers are impressive to with Yongpal.
TVing live internet ratings:
Yongpal (Ep4): 43.1%; SWWTN (Ep12): 12.0%; Assembly (Ep10): 7.6%
I love Joo Won and I loved the 1st 2 episodes, but after 3 and 4, I am thinking of dropping the drama because it's kind of gone over the edge with the script - its a little too much fantasy, hare-brained for me - I wish it were a little bit more grounded.
I felt like ep 3 lagged a bit, but quickly picked up ep 4. Joo Won is killing it in this role. I love it! I cannot wait until next week! The end of episode 4 was just stellar! Got me screaming at the screen! I know it's going to be so good! Woot! Go Yong Pal!