So the verdict is in and episode 1 of Crash Landing on You got a very respectful start with 6.074% AGB ratings nationwide. Less certain is whether the ratings will hold, or even better yet increase, because the drama is how shall I put it…..likely to be polarizing to modern viewers. I guarantee this drama will be straight up love it or hate it, no in between. It’s old-fashion Hallyu K-drama romance and chaebol tropes up the wazoo and cheesy dialogue that one will either be entertained by the throwback or write it off as a waste of air space. I personally enjoyed the first episode, to a degree, it’s not enough time with the leads to really like them as characters yet and the set up crosses the line into pure stupidity territory slightly. Leads Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are as promised very very good looking in the drama but their chemistry in two scenes together isn’t enough to generate an opinion. So far so good is all I have to say. Onwards to episode 2!
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First ep was okay. Seemed abit silly and over the top but I'm thinking the chemistry and comedy will be better in the next few eps. HB is hot in uniform!
I love Hyun Bin. His character suits him. Kudos ist episode. I am very excited for the next episodes. More credits pls
Color me surprised because I expected much higher numbers considering HB's previous drama pulled in 7.5% and this had so much mediaplay. But I guess the North Korean setting put the local viewers off.
MOA had something different to offer. Whereas this one is really just coasting on the star power of both leads. So 6% is a respectable start. It might increase if the story holds up the audience's interest.
I watched the first episode and I'm not blown away by anything about the drama yet..will probably continue to watch and give it a chance. I'm not from South Korea, but do the local audience really like these NoKor-SoKor love storylines?
I laughed all the way in ep2
Getting good vibes
I like SYJ - I think her comedic sense is good and although the character is a little silly, it doesn’t put me off. She’s cute
And those swooning eyes Hyun bin directs at her - it’s good chemistry or they are definitely dating lol
As batshit crazy as Episode 1 is, I totally enjoyed every second of it. It was a laugh riot and it holds true to not taking itself seriously with that absurd plot. I am surprised at how delightful I felt watching the premiere episode. I am so waiting for episode 2.
I love the premiere episode. It was a laugh riot and am totally not expecting to enjoy it that much, despite how batshit crazy it is. Definitely looking fwd to episode 2.
I don’t know why people think the crash was silly. Do you know she crashed at the DMZ but on the North Side? The width of the DMZ is only 4km, 2 km to the South Korea and 2 km to the North Korea from the demarcation line.
Anyway, I love the first 2 episodes. Hyun Bin is really killing this type of character and SYJ is doing great hers. They have good chemistry. I think this drama’s going to be a massive hit.
Spoilers ahead - don' read beyond this point if you haven't watched the show. I love the way the writer threw in the scandal trope first thing in the show just to troll us fans who have been fed the media-play since January this year. Then the gust of fate that blew SYJ into NK is just deliciously priceless. So much like Stephen Chow type of slapstick Kungfu Hustle comedy style, lol. Never laughed so hard in my life. The 2nd episode is much more subdued with lots of scenes featuring secondary characters in the village. I also like SYJ in her comedic elements although the crying is a bit too much considering how gung-ho and confident she was in the first episode. Thankfully she snapped out of it as the story progressed. It will get more interesting as Kim Jung Hyun enters NK along with the real fiancee.
Chemistry is very good and very convincing....I would believe the rumors that they are dating :) they look so good together.
The drama is very silly..but he looks good in Uniform and Son Ye Jin still looks good
I liked it the chemistry was cute and the way HB looks at SYJ would make anyone think they're dating in real life.