It’s been soooooo long since the all three big networks simultaneously premiered a new drama during a prime time slot. For example, I still remember the “which one will I watch first?” conundrum and excitement around epic three-way premieres like Cinderella Unni, Personal Taste, and Prosecutor Princess. There are many different ways to slice a premiere night ratings three way, but what happened this particular Monday certainly makes for easy writing in handing out success and failures. SBS long sageuk Six Flying Dragons roared out to first place, netting 12.3% AGB ratings nationwide.
That’s about what MBC‘s long sageuk Hwajung did when it premiered, but of course that drama went on to suck in quality and ratings, so let’s hope Dragon fares better in quality and reception. In a comfortable but distant second place, MBC’s modern day long drama Glamorous Temptation got a decent showing of 8.5%, which isn’t bad since the length allows it time to grow an audience week after week. Sadly the little drama that wants to cheer people up might need its own cheerleading squad after today – KBS continues to be the ratings blackhole as Sassy Go Go started off with an embarrassing and abysmal 2.2% ratings. Talk about OUCH.
I do feel bad for KBS since the network’s Mon-Tues dramas this year haven’t all been unwatchable and thus deserving of being the perennial rating pits. Aside from the blood curdlingly bad Blood, I watched and enjoyed Who Are You: School 2013 and Eccentric Daughter-in-law, and skipped I Remember You for my own lack of interest. One can argue that the new low ratings landscape means lowering expectations, but even if 5% is the new 10%, even in that case a 2.2% first episode ratings is still bad beyond belief.
On the other hand, School 2015 wasn’t ratings hot out of the gate either and still managed to increase incrementally each week and get good online buzz with the younger audiences, so there is hope yet for Sassy Go Go. It’s such a shame since I like all three leads in Jung Eun Ji, Lee Won Geun, and Ji Soo. As for Six Flying Dragons and Glamorous Temptation, I have plenty of time to bank those dramas to marathon over the holidays, which is what I’m planning to do since a full time lawyer, mom, and write whatever I want blogger needs to be selective with her limited drama watching time. Even the ability to multi-task like you wouldn’t believe has limits when a day only has 24 hours.
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I expected low ratings for Sassy Go Go, but maybe not that low. Something in the 5% range with good online ratings. Doesn't seem to be pulling a WAY so far. Though, it's too early to tell how things will go. Will have to see if anything falls or goes higher in the 2nd episodes. I do expect it to stay like it is unless Six Flying Dragon gets boring. Glamorous Temptation seems like it's going to me makjang city so I can see it pulling ahead perhaps.
Hate to say this, I think Sassy Go Go suffers from the netizen's view of the female lead, she gets praised for her singing and satori acting in Reply 97, but a lot of comments also go back to her looks.
For a high school drama to do well, all parties of the love triangle must be people netizens want to be or be with. The drama wasn't terrible, but it definitely has a uphill climb ahead.
What about her looks? What do they think? I think yhe looks lovely and is also good enough actress.
Such a shame. I love the drama, she is a well chosen lead actress. Will continue to support this drama
I loved I Remember You and Eccentric Daughter in Law. However I would check out Six Dragons first too lol
I'm a bit surprised to see Glorious temptation win the ratings game over Sassy Go, may be it's because the blogging sites I visit are covering the latter more.
It's not surprising. Sassy Go Go is a high school drama for kids. GT is totally an ajumma drama. It's going to do better in domestic ratings.
Plus it seems some people are loyal to MBC on M/T no matter what.
I'm surprised by the ratings for Sassy Go Go. I thought Eunji and Hakyeon's idol status would bring in a lot of fan viewers. But then again, high school drama's do tend to have a cult following online, so I can see that being the case for this drama as well. I really enjoyed the first episode. I was a little surprised by the set up though..Basically the start of the drama was nothing like I imagined, ha ha ha. Gotta say though, I love Eunji's character, Kang Yeon Doo. The trials she went through this first episode hit me in the feels....Looking forward to the next 15 episodes :)
u cant tell with this ratings, wait for few weeks and see how things go.
Idols are just popular among teenagers in korean,...I don't understand there are still people who say that idol will bring more viewers which is totally wrong...
Korean and maybe other countries will prefer actors than idols in anything...actors are more popular and are more respected by public...
With the cast and storyline of sassy go go, I
know the rating will be low as expected.
Poor kbs, 2.2% is embarassing tbh
Well, Korea do love their melos and saeguks so this was kinđ of expected. Like you said, I hope online buzz will help with their ratings though. I really loved the first episode and Eunji and LWG's chemistry was wow. Haha. I hope it gets better. I will definitely be following this drama!
ouch! ? 2.2% is lower than people watching documentary. agree this is embarassing
Did not know you are a mom, too. Super amazing what you are able to do in 24 hours. Hats off!
As expected, Six Flying Dragons all the way. I'll start to watch it tonight..