Black Knight Notches Solid Win as I am Not a Robot Malfunctions in Ratings

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• It's Kim Rae Won... That is why. I so want to watch Black Knight but again, Shin Se Kyung really frightened me.

  • She's okay in the first episode lol, still blank face but it was necessary for the plot (in my opinion)

  • She's really not even bad. Her acting is simple and understated but still likable.

    • ??

  • lol. she frightens me too. She's such a bland actress but keeps getting leading roles.... I will wait for a few more episodes before I decide if i wanna invest my time.

• Ssk did matters which hesitate viewers to watch. Feel pity for YSH, it's discouraging rating. But tvn, Prison Playbook do really well.

• Pretty sure Robot do so badly because there are two strong competitors in Prison Playbook and Black Knight already. Because there's nothing wrong with the script nor acting.

• Yoo Seung Hoo is the complete package of looks,talent and popularity but he needs to learn how to pick better dramas. Not saying that all his drama choices were terrible but they lack a certain Zing that completely wins over the audience and give him the success he deserves.

  Other actors and actresses with lesser talent have managed to give hits after hits solely based on their right drama choices.

• I'm always in the mood for a drama like Robot and I can't wait to watch. I hope the cast and crew aren't too discouraged. Couldn't care less about ratings except when it's this low but I'm not sure if MBC will cut down episodes with YSH as lead but who knows.

  Good to hear Knight isn't a hot mess like I feared but I hope it at least an entertaining watch.

  Also is anyone watching Money Flower? I'm thinking of checking it out for Jang Hyuk but I haven't heard much about it.

  • JH is great in his role and he has a nice hairstyle after so many years. That drama is not my cup of tea but there are some people who are thoroughly enjoying it. Soompi thread is lively with the viewers. Actors and director are good but as usual the writing sucks.
    But still it is a good choice for JH becsuse it's getting decent ratings and after his last main network drama Beautiful Mind revieved episode cut it must be a respite for him. In Korean dramas it's rarity to see good actors with either decent co-actress or a decent writer.
    If you are planning to check it out it's a revenge melodrama snd the main character is dark anti-hero. There are some beautifully shot scenes too.

    • Thanks, I just finished the first episode and enjoyed it. I thought the writing was pretty good but you've probably watched more than I have. I will try to hang on even if it falls apart for Jang Hyuk, he's awesome in this role so far.

  • I'm loving Money Flower. I don't usually watch this kind of drama but I was bored on a Saturday, just got addicted to it after watching the first 2 episodes. Just give it a try.

    • I'm loving Money Flower! This is the best of Jang Hyuk after so many years! Really good.

    • I just finished the first episode and it's the first time in quite awhile that I didn't feel bored or disconnected for a moment while watching a premiere episode of a kdrama. Jang Hyuk is really great here. The music and directing are on point too! I'm not surprised to see that the ratings are rising every week.

  • I'm not saying that it's necessarily a bad drama just that it's not my style. JH will be great in this drama till the end. He is either great or hammy in his roles. But fault is not with his talent but his choices which can be very reckless at the times. I hope someday he can get a really good drama and team to work with.

• Iam just gonna say thats why some people need a humble pie.Where are those trolls that were dragging Yeo Woo Jin and saying he is a nobody?Bragging about how Yoo Seung Hoo always brings high ratings and that he will save the drama world..blah blah.

  I neither like or hate Yoo Seung Ho and am not a fan of Yeo Woo Jin.I am indifferent to both of them.I think both are good actors though.But that post put a bad taste in my mouth.

• Black Knight is a mess. Looks as if the drama can't figure out it's genre and reminds me strongly of The Legend of the Blue Sea. But I'm Not a Robot is really good, it's funny and charming and Chae Soo Bin's robot performance is really good. The two leads surprisingly have great chemistry because I was a bit worried since imo Yoo Seung Ho always lacked chemistry with his co-stars

  • Yeah, Yoo Seung Ho and Chae Soo Bin have great chemistry as human/human pretending to be robot. I ended up really loving the scenes where they interact, they had chemistry even yelling at each other over the phone.

    And count me as another one who's surprised by the chemistry, I thought they looked good together in teasers but their acting wavelengths are very similar.

  • Actually I'm not really feeling the chemistry for Robot but that's normally what I feel for all YSH pairings. He's not good at chemistry but drama seems cute and mindless for now.

• I’m not surprised that Black Night is getting a lot of buzz. I predicted it would rise in the ratings due to its intriguing plot, solid actors and solid chemistry between the leads. Not to mention that the leads of I Am Not A Robot have already featured in many dramas recently and the public might not feel like watching them again in another drama. I personally prefer Shin Se Kyung’s understated and natural acting to Chae Soo Bin’s which someone’s grates. I’m not saying she’s not good, this is just my personal preference. I’ll keep my eye on all three dramas to see how it shakes out. I’m personally invested in Black Night and Judge vs. Judge, but have yet to fully pick up MBC’s drama.

  • *sometimes*

    • Can't belive I'm seeing natural acting and Shin Se Kyung in the same sentence ?

  • But Chae Soobin is the only one that has starred in many dramas though. Yoo Seungho and Uhm Kijoon only did one other drama, same as Shin Sekyung. Judge vs Judge had both Yeon Woojin and Park Eunbin in their third drama this year, so we can't say Robot is flopping due to that.

• Kim Rae Won always do well. He might not be super popular hallyu star like Lee Min Ho or Kim So Hyun but he's the only korean actor that always do well in movie and dramas. Korean likes him silently even more than take example Hyun Bin or Lee Seunggi.

  • you cannot compare KRW to LSG. LSG starts as a singer and he becomes great in variety shows and as an MC (Strong Heart is still my all-time fav). I only know KRW via movies & dramas... plus their ages differ by quite a bit... LSG was a CF King before his MS, what about KRW?

    • @candycane LOL "what about KRW?" Dude seriously? You love LSG, we get it, there is no need to say as if LSG is the bigger star than KRW

    • @candycane, KRW is the bigger star in Korea. He has had many dramas and movies that are iconic in Korean film. His dramas have always had high ratings and there’s a general consensus that he is a trustworthy actor. When it comes to acting, Koreans will pick KRW over LSG in a heartbeat. LSG is popular because of his public image.

    • Kim Rae Won started the hallyu wave in Asia ATTIC CAT and the movie MY LITTLE BRIDE.. Kim RAe Won's movie and drama are always good. I'm a Lee Seung Gi fan but give respect to Kim Rae Won because there's KRW BEfore LSG

  • his last movie did well in the box office?

  • @candycane lol I'm Korean and trust me KRW is the bigger star in Korea. LSG is bigger internationally but KRW has been a top A lister for a looong time. If they put out an article comparing KRW and LSG on Naver, the netizens will choose KRW. KRW has a lot of representative dramas since he was young.

    • agree...even just knew him in doctors im checking his previous film or drama he's natural acting is daebak i wish in the future he can be like the legend choi min sik

    • @Mstar - just curious... do Koreans like comparison this much? comparing KRW to LSG?? what is the point? just like choosing apple or orange or banana... who cares?? can't we have varieties?? just saying... you can tell I am a bit angry at LSG's name being mentioned here. @Lelie is now in my bad book!!

    • @candycane,
      chillax, it's not that deep

  • Yeah, KRW has never had any failed dramas so far in his career, all of them had good ratings. He’s actually been one of the forerunners in early 2000s hallyu wave and he used to hold fan meetings in Asia too. It’s just than most of his fans are older women and men in stead of teenage kids.

  • My point is "don't compare KRW to LSG". I know KRW is a bigger star in Korea, I know all this. BUT WHY bring up LSG's name here? Why bring someone down to lift up another person IS MY POINT!! I am referring to @Lelie. So ridiculous!! How would you feel if your bias got compared to a big star who is older and more experienced? There is absolutely no reason to mention LSG in this article. This is my point. You all misunderstood my comment!

    • Well you shouldn't have said "What about KRW?" in your earlier comment. And I don't think @Lelie comment was an insult to LSG or a bad comparison. She just simply stated that despite not being international known as for say your idol, does not mean he lacks the love from the Korean public that's all. In a certain way, she's praising LSG's popularity in Korea so I don't see what's the big deal with that.

    • My question of "What about KRW?" was simply an inquiry of how well KRW was doing in CF's since @Lelie brought out the comparison. Doesn't the number of CF's correlate to how well a celebrity is received by the Koreans? I am not Korean so saying Korean likes him more than LSG has no meaning to me... And Exactly I don't understand what's the big deal with my comment in generating such replies from random people... lol...

    • @candycane, the person wasn't COMPARING, they were stating LSG as an EXAMPLE. No need to get so defensive with LSG.

    • @Nee, I don't understand why you get so defensive for Lelie. Just move on and put this thread to rest, will you please?

• Don't take first week ratings seriously. YSH can still turn the tables like PBG did.

  • I'm hoping it rises like Two Cops did. But both Two Cops and Love in the Moonlight were lucky that the biggest leader of their respective timeslot (Witch at Court and Doctors) ended at their second week...

    • but two cops decrease in rating again tho

    • Yeah I know it did but at least its no longer in the 3-4% hell hole. Hoping it won't go back down next week due to Hyeri.

    • Why do people keep blaming Hyeri? She's not the only one in the drama and can't be that bad.

  • pbg case the 1st week of his drama is the finale of doctors who have solid rating though

  • Moonlight 1st week got 8% when Doctos is ending at 20% + MBC Monster 10% airing. that was really tough situation back then.

  • Not very likely if a competing drama has already caught the fancy of the public.