The disappointing Korean domestic premiere ratings for the first three episodes of K-adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin may take a herculean effort on the production team to reverse. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) is mired in just 7% ratings but there’s good news over the strait in China where the drama has broken 300 million views is just three days. It’s far and away a new record and one that is unlikely to be beat by another K-drama as Moon Lovers had the built in recognition with C-viewers since it’s adapted from a popular C-novel.
I’ve rewatched all three episodes and like it even more, it’s so different in tone and details from the C-drama version, making it a fresh watch in all the ways that work for me. Those still undecided should definitely check it out with an open mind, it may or may not work for you but will likely fall somewhere in the middle – not as bad as those critical make it out to be, but also not a complete success in narrative, acting, or directorial fluidity.
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after 3 episodes, i decide to quit watching this. prefer Moonlight of Park Bogum and KYJ. probably bcuz i compare this to C-version. I watched everything related to BBJX, so this one is kinda disappointed.
But well, perhaps later, i'll give it a try again...
Def agree Moonlight is much better! It's so cute!
Moonlight is pure light, comedic fluff if you like that type of drama which is actually subjective personal preference then go for it, there is seriously no basis of comparison for the two dramas. Why people thumb down one drama to show the superiority of another a big question
Whoever you are grow up .......hahahahhahahah....buzz of if that's your thoughts........ heeeeeeeee
I didn't like moonlight because i don't like its brand of humour. Too slap-sticky. But what I really enjoyed were the sweet moments like when she offers him chicken and the ensuing conversation. If it had less of the comedy and more of the heartwarming stuff, I would have stuck to the show. But i had to let it go. Too many shows too less time.
koalasplayground lets tango...... good for you, your eyes don't deserve it. don't bother. you are very think, an adaptation ''Make(something)suitable for a new use or purpose; modify. why compare mennnnnnn.......that is lame in fact genuinely foolish please...... quit at lest up grade your standard before you start posting comment on public page. If you like Moonlight that much we don't need to know delete your comment and get off............ why bother ........
Google translate gone wrong?
I'm really happy for you all that you like Moonlight and that it is much better & so cute. But I scrolled up again and re-confirmed that this post is about another not so cute drama, so it seems that maybe you guys have lost your way?
Sorry yui, you cannot convince everyone especially me to give up watching moon lovers because We are into lee jun ki. I personally have no interest in watching moonlight or c- version of bbjx even though you or others try to convince viewers by saying they're better than moon lovers...
Once all 20 episodes are out, I'm binging this without a doubt. I don't need it to be perfect, and as long as there's something that draws me in, I'm good to go.
In this case, it's 100% Lee Jun-ki. Ooh baby :)
There's definitely that 'something', even though it's not perfect. The main 3 have serious chemistry.
True they have chemistry
I am following scarlet heart ryeo and plan to binge watch moonlight. I really like scarlet heart ryeo but really hope for them to speed up the romance line between haesoo and wang so. I know it just started but I cannot wait for the otp.
It's the remake of their drama to be fair, so of course they will tune it and watch it for comparison and curiosity sake
No that is not so. if was why the increase from 100m to 300m. please analyse a bit if it was bad even 100m would have left.. My dear don't get it twisted. Use it a bit.
Actually, it's great that they are tuning in and watching it whether for comparison and curiosity sake or otherwise. Let's hope that they will continue to compare and be curious for the remaining 17 episodes and break more records!
I blame the editing...
Those close up ruin the overall story...every time they in shook, excited , speak, the EXTREME close up ...
I can even see Baehyun blemishes, IU fake eyelashes glue, KHN pores.
It just too extreme close up.
The narratives are actually interesting since all the historical setting is different from C version and it feels unpredictably fresh. But whenever I immersed myself in the plot, all of a sudden those random zoom ins just disengaged me and woke me up to reality, specifically causing my indigestion while I was eating. LMAO.
I wonder if a certain editing staff member was drunk or on high when he/she worked on the job. LOL
They have apparently understood the complaints and are re-editing the show so we can hope for better edited episodes now. The show has so many beautiful moments and scenery that are not emphasised enough due to bad editing. Like the area which is supposed to be the common bath area and we see IU travel through it at night. That set looks so pretty, its like a huge park full of clouds but the editor just quickly cut through the scene without letting you linger there.
300 million?! I'm so happy for Lee Jun Ki.
Does anyone know the comparable viewing figures for other kdramas that got popular on Chinese streaming/have been streaming recently?
Since I've never watch the C-version so I can't make comparison with K-version. however so far I like it, I like everything on it. Even IU's and Baek Hyun's acting which being criticized. I enjoy the drama as much as I enjoy Moonlight Drawn by Clouds.
I will stick till the end.
I like this drama, it's entertaining and I do think people were over critical about it. Even with some minor flaws in IU's acting, it's entertaining. It's always hard to follow the original because of preconceived ideas and expectations, but I am enjoying this drama.
It all turning to the flavour of each viewers , who is like , go head,who do not like will stop. and all criticism,blame or suggestions we are, are not useful. anyway ,all finished in edit. and honestly,all of this drama criticism,reducing the interest me to watch this drama ,
which is not as wow they've promised.
I tried to watch it but everything seems forced in this drama and dosen't flow and feels just forced all together.
Most of the characters in this drama are out of character
Enjoy your Moonlight and do not try to watch drama that u do not like. It is not good for your well being especially your mind, you will not have a peace of mind.
@Kizuna, most of the characters in the drama are out of character? Really? Who, what & why?