tvN Drama Mr. Sunshine Nearly Breaks 10% Ratings in Second Episode, Surpasses Goblin’s Ratings Start

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• Lol ironic how it most of the casting knetz were against this year that became a rating hit like this and wsk watch the hye kyo and bogum drama be a hit too

  • The purpose of TVN is to produce good content in order for them to retain their currently paying customers. And if they produced buzz worthy shows, it’s more likely that non subscribers will also subscribe, hence get more money from customers and advertisements.

• btw how rich are tvn this year with their casting there is still psh hyung bin and hye kyo and bogum this year

  • Very rich. For one, it is owned by the conglomerate CJ&e. So it has money. 2. they probably still have money leftover after goblin. ??

    • They are also making mover from WWWSK don't forget. The PPL money must be pouring in for tvn. 2018 is their year.

• This drama deserves the ratings because its an epic watch! Haven't felt bored even once!

• Second half dramas are the real deal. Between Sunshine, Memories, Boyfriend and Promethus we are set for a great half year. All other dramas can just go home now.

  • I respectfully disagree. The first half has featured rather decent drama lineup ie Live, Life On Mars, Misty, Just Between Lovers. Until today, I still say that "My Ajusshi" is the best drama this year. Maybe that will change with the progression of Mr. Sunshine (though highly unlikely because this is KES we talk about), or Alhambra or Life, who knows?

    • Those dramas were critically successful but I think Goffery was referring to the huge blockbusters, with high budget and all-star cast.

    • Okay. I get the point if she/he meant dramas having big names headlining and big budgets. Sorry I missed out the point.

    • @Alexa , happy to see someone who likes LIVE, LIFE ON MARS ... Life on mars is really a good drama , a good adaptation from the BBC drama. I'm waiting to Watch Mr sunshine as Goblin and DOTS weren't my cup of tea even with the stellar cast. But the ratings prove that dramas with actors with "scandals" can work . So korean seems to be more open minded than before.

    • I've never seen the original LOM but I'm inclined to believe the korean one is the best one!

  • Yes, definitely agree with Geoffrey. The first half had some lovely surprise hits that tapped the 30-40+ market. But this second half is really pulling out the big names and budget.

• I am following simply for the story though I can't say it is engaging yet. For the most part, there are plenty of elements of "forced" in this drama where so many things feel manufactured. Since I hate almost all of KES' past works, I say that this probably suit my palette more since we don't have cheesy lines (yet) but she still has that fondness to glorify her male lead whats with that runaway like strut. And the fact that LBH looks a generation too old than the other casts really is bothersome.

  • LOL, I totally agree with that ‘strut’ LBH is doing reminds me of Sherlock Holmes!

  • its KES lol
    its predictable that the male (lead and supporting) strut like a model in some scenes. Just remember goblin and dots.
    so far the story is good, but LBH stood out as the oldest of the bunch. He's the godfather lol. His acting is great as expected

    • That's her trademark cheesiness. She definitely needs to add the cheese. She just have to create alpha male lead that need viewers to worship the ground he walks on.

• I wanted to check the cinematography since the trailer looked pretty good. Got to admit, storyline is rather predictable, in some parts cliche but camera work is on point. Music...wish they had a good Korean ballad because the English song that keeps playing isn’t the best.

  • I agree. That song pulls me right out of the story.

  • There's a ballad song and it was sang by none other than PARK HYO SHIN, it plays in the ends

• To be predicted kim eun sook drama never fails lol, cause she brand name drama.and Lee santa oppa romantic success lol.

• The first episode was kinda boring but the second episode got more interesting. I think LBH and KTR had sizzling chemistry as potential political opponents (not so much as romantic interests, meh). I really like KTR's voice tone and aura as well. Also interested to see more of YYS and KMJ's chemistry.

• KES tends to create good secondary couple which makes me more interested to find out more on YYS character. I would rather LBH and KTR to play out their chemistry over politics than say real romance. I have not liked any LBH's works in the past. KTR is a refreshing face. I thk what sets this dramas apart is the cinematography. And its setting is diff. I can see Koreans in theur late 30s to the elder generation tuning in to watch

• Kim Taeri emotes so well. Its her first drama and she pulled it off great. congrats. and those bully Kim jiwon fans who come for KTR claiming she can't act compare to KJW . LOL. Such a pitiful fandom. Stop being delusional and face the reallity. KJW is basic as hell.decent as a side character and mediocre lead.

  • Right kim ji won acting was mediocre,just look how they blame park shin hye, song hye kyo and now kim tae ri,if she was really good actress kim eun sook will cast her as female lead lol.

  • I beg to differ. I’m not a huge fan of either actress, but Kim Tate Ri’s delivery so far has been wooden. So has LBH. Even the scenes with YYS and the hotel owner were more charged. For all the grand production, the weak point so far has been the acting and plot. Episode 1 was bloody boring, episode 2 slightly more interesting. Might be a drama that picks up after a couple of episodes. So don’t knock KJW’s acting just because of your bias. She had a very short scene and delivered what was required during that time. I’m still waiting for Kim Tae Ri’s acting to grow on me. She may not have a lot to work with thus far, cause of the script but we’ll wait and see.

    • Got to agree. I'm not feeling the lead actress at all. I understand that the character grew up pampered and protected. But her characterization requires a lot of depth and I'm not seeing any of it. She looks way too young as well for the character. If she's playing someone who's 13 sure. But as far as I know she's not.