Categories: K-dramas

Uncontrollably Fond Takes the Lead Over W: Two Worlds in Wed-Thurs Drama Ratings

The ratings have shaken out for the current Wed-Thurs prime time drama slate and it’s a continuing win for KBS and Uncontrollably Fond. The first episode premiere of W: Two Worlds settled into a comfortable middle spot – UF took the lead with its episode 5 garnering an increase to 12.9% AGB nationwide and 14% AGB Seoul, while W’s first episode started off with respectable single digit ratings of 8.6% nationwide and 10.4% Seoul, and the biggest net loss came from SBS‘s Wanted dropped multiple percentage points to land at 5.4% nationwide. Congrats to UF for holding onto the lead even if it’s not increasing at greater percentages, at least it’s not a fail for a Lee Kyung Hee penned drama, and if it’s a two dog race between UF and W going forward I’m in for a treat because I love both dramas equally.

The first episode of W was exciting and hit all the right notes for me, whereas UF is digging into makjang but all the elements align nicely to make me hurt for both lead characters and their unfortunate travails.

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  • I loved W's premiere and I cannot wait for the second episode. I hoping W's ratings will continue to rise. Fighting!!!

  • UF and W are both awesome in its own way and we're in for a treat! Here's to busy weeks ahead!

  • W caught me right away. The storyline is unique and really stands out from some of the recent run of the mill dramas. The special effects and music are nicely arranged to compliment the storyline - with just the right amount of suspense fullness. Finally, and most importantly, strong performances by lead cast. Even though there was a lot of anticipation and hype, it is nice that expectations were met.

  • I'm not worried about ratings as much as I wish W will deliver and be a solid story. (Ok, fine, I also wish the ratings will be a bit better lol)

    I'm going to watch both UF and W.. (Hoping to watch UF after it ends) Enjoyed first episode of W and also realized everyone might not like it. I liked the transitions and the concept, let's see how well the story is executed.

  • Yes I also enjoy both UF and W. W started awesomely exciting with great acting from LJS, HHJ, and other cast. Their comic charm locks me in with this late starter. The plot of W is also novel to me and there had never one moment I got bored while watching. So far so good. UF is getting intriguing and continues to pique my interest as the story slowly unveiled. LKH's writing is totally at a different level compared to other buzzy but cheesy and empty plots. I usually dislike overacting way more than stiff expression. But to Suzy, I do hope she will step up her game a bit more. Although she did ok in the latest episode, sometimes I felt like yelling out to her, "Gal, please frown a bit or pout. Don't be just looking pretty with blank stares." LOL

    • The comments on Suzy acting was oposit on other sites, says she pouts or frowns too much.

      She's just never going to win. Lol

      I thought the acting in W was decent, LJS is doing find but I am not particularly like HHJ. She seems a bit naive and airheaded for a doctor.

      • hahaha that's very comical. Suzy pouts or frowns too much when she's not supposed to but is completely bland when she's expected to display frustration or some emotions. How would viewers guess what's really occupying her mind if she is totally expressionless? LOL She reminds me a lot of Kpop girl idols in their scripted variety shows.

        HHJ is doing a good job nailing her comic persona that keeps the relevance to manhwa setting. Her clueless and less self-assured image is in stark contrast to her hilariously bossy professor and resolute father. That makes the narratives so amusing. Why do all the highly trained professionals such as doctors have to appear to outsmart everyone else in dramas? Seriously, I'm a bit sick of K drama setting in the medicine field. The plot concepts based on this professional backdrop is kinda saturated and predictable. There have been more than enough medical dramas in 2015-2016. It's refreshing to watch a rom com like W as long as the storyline is coherent. And I don't mind our heroine doctor being a bit wacky, clumsy, silly, and full of funny imagination of comic fantasy. That's another charm.

  • It's always worrying when dramas started off great then ended off with a whimper. I hope both dramas don't disappoint although I'm not watching UF. And I hope no extensions cos that only hurts the drama.

    • +1, yeah I like the review too n 28 k comment (never) n the vote almost 7k ( the first comment) n do you see how they like the drama n their acting, not just focus about visual. LJS n HHJ really good to potriat they character. I'm just finished watching the live streaming even not understand what they saying,lol. waiting for sub tonight.

  • I love both set of casts.. But I don't know why it's hard to me to watch other dramas until I finished Uncontrollably Fond who make me hooked in their heart touching story... I even dropped some of the current Kdramas I first watched before UF.

  • W is too fantasy for my taste, unlike UF which has the sliced-of-life theme and very timely with the society's problems like drunk driving, suicide, etc.

    I'm hooked with the storyline of #UncontrollablyFond because there are so many plot twists and thankfully they didn't focus on cheezy lovelines in episode 1-4... Previous teasers really tricked viewers.

  • Uncontrollably Fond fighting~

    When I taught I already know the UF's story based on previews... But I'm wrong, because there are so many twists and the trailers even tricked me on what to expect.

    I also love the fact that Suzy's character is not the ordinary leading lady in Korean dramas and I can't get enough of the dog ?

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