SBS Fri-Sat Drama The King: Eternal Monarch Premieres with 10.1% and 11.4% Ratings

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• I doubt this drama will get buzz like kes previous drama. In korea the word of married couples is dominating rating charts and buzz and out of korea it is thai Bl drama 2gether. Not that it doesn't have any buzz but the popularity the other two show is unprecedented and will be difficult to beat. 2gether was trending Worldwide with 1.8m tweets within the minutes show air where as TKEM was trending Worldwide with only 90k tweets. The disadvantage is that all these shows air on Friday around same time as TK and both of the show are smash hit. Let see If it managed to beat TWOMC or is able to create buzz like 2gether.

  • You watch 2gether! I love the boys love. Realistic and so heart fluttering ? I can’t stop listening to the ost by sung by bright and I listen to scrubbs songs. I also watch Why r u series as well.

    • Yes I do, it's cheesy as hell but I am enjoying every second of it. I hope koala writes a post about this drama. The series is smash hit worldwide. Definitely recommend to everyone during these sad times.

    • My heart stop on last second of ep 9 when Sarawak asked Time to be his boyfriend.

      And I had a squealing seizure when Tine told him to stop looking at him like that or he will kiss him until he drops and Sarawak was, yes sure! Tine grins and panic at same time. And then Tine was asked how would one kiss someone until they drop, and Sarawak was like, I’ll show you ?

    • I'm a fan of BL, which country is 2gether from? This is my first time hearint of it, i need to check it out.

    • @ deb
      Thailand

    • I'm watching 2gether 2! Love it so much <3

      Concerning this drama, the king, eternal monarch, I must say that I'm not sure if I want to start it...I'm not a fan of Lee Min Ho acting (it's my personal opinion), but I really like Kim Go Eun and Woo Do Hawn... about KES: one of the best dramas for me it's Goblin, but I didn't like Descedants of Sun (as an example), so... I didn't made my mind yet if I'm watching it or not.

    • @isa I look forward to Fridays due to tine and Sarawak haha

      I understand your feelings, maybe wait for the show to be almost done airing and wait for Feedback. That’s what I did with crash on landing. I enjoyed cloy so much when I marathon it, I was afraid it was going to be bad but buzz was consistently positive.

      So yeah, wait if you’re hesitant because time is precious, no point of wasting time watching a show you don’t like haha

  • Lol. Stop your lies TKEM trended no. 2 worldwide. Bigger than the dramas mentioned. Further, it is already sold in many countries outside Korea. So, it is a sure winner now by miles before the same ends. So, keep your calm and watch out for another mega hit drama.

    • Lol it is also biggest start for fri sat drama since 2019 and also dominates advertisisng slot.
      And already made profit overseas. People expect all the buzz in debut episode when heirs , dots all started less then 15%

  • I don't know where this "Wanderer" is getting all his/her figures. Last time I checked twitter, TKEM is no. 2 trending worldwide. I also read, that SBS already profited about 30% for the sold broadcasting rights of TKEM. So, TKEM is the clear winner here not those other dramas mentioned. LMH an KES is surely swimming now in cash. TKEM, fighting!

    • It is biggest start for fri sat drama in years and it dominated advertising slot. It was trensing number 2 worldwide and just one episode has aired. It is already massive and with the time passes, it will become even more big overseas. Even heirs dots started in same ranged. The comment is so mean and negative. Double digit start is very good

  • Just wait for it. It has just started. It startes with double digit and dominated advertsising time slot! And was trending number 2 worldwide.
    It is just the beginning and i thibk it will keep rising . Heirs started at same range whereas dits started at 14%. All kes dramas picked up later.she laid the foundations very well.

  • Tkem was number 2 trensing worldwide it is already huge overseas lmao get some facts right

  • both thai dramas and thai based kpop stars get 99% of the hype from their own country. the thai netz love to spam hashtags. the kdrama has a ridiculous amount of buzz rn and is available worldwide on netflix. it's already halfway there to being a hit

    • Ofcourse even bp views r more than bts bcoz of thai fans but cant touch hts in tour sales etc.
      Sea fans r crazy spammers

  • When he was riding horse he was looking like some angel coming from the heaven?, literally Lee is aging like wine he is getting more and more attractive day by day.
    And btw why do people bother to come to read news realted to him when they don't like him.like seriously who are you guys fooling around,Minoz or yourself.And you are comparing 1st episode's rating to the dramas which almost have completed its half season.what would you say about king's international rating which is insane.
    Just one word for the haters of our king "DISCURSTING SHAT"?

• That’s a fair assessment. Goblin did started out stronger but I still enjoyed Monarch first episode due to Lee Min Ho charisma and the bromance. The cinematography is gorgeous.

  Me Too. City Hall is my favorite KES drama and my favorite Kim Sun Ah drama as well. I love the community spirit and people helping each other in time of need. That’s her best written female character and surely KSA added her flavor.

  I’m sure the story will get better as the show progress. Crossing fingers.

  • Goblin started out incredibly strong (I can rewatch the first 2 episodes and be good) and fizzled out for me by what, the 3rd episode and I say this as someone who his a much, much bigger fan of Gong Yoo than Lee Min Ho. I'm still struggling to finish it years later.

  • I found this comment when i wanted to comment that city hall is the only drama that i dislike from KES. And i had really high expectation over The King but ended up fastforward many scenes.

    Your comment is totally the opposite of mine.. but it's all about preference, right? Just bcuz we got different opinions doesn't mean we hate each other's thoughts. Lol.

    But, as a fan of Kes writer nim, of course, i should watch the next episode.

    Ps : i still think Kim Taeri's character in Mr Sunshine is KES best written female character. :D

    • @yui
      Yes we should never deplore each other due to having different thoughts on a drama haha

      I never watched Mr. Sunshine due to not liking the main actor because of his character in real life. I have low tolerance for cheaters and would gag just seeing them while watching something haha

    • @laura mr sunshine is my fave drama of KES. But yeah, i dislike LBH real life character too but actor, i prefer to separate his real and reel lol.

      I saw the rating of ep 2, what do you think of tkem ep 2? It didnt get the rating as i expected. I really wonder how it convinces me to continue the 3rd episode later.

      Im a casual drama lover, i dont have any fave actor in mind right now, so i wont be biased. But as someone who watched 10 dramas of kes, i would say that the first episode of tkem was a disappointment comparing to her others drama even with the heirs. Hopefully ep 2 will work its magic.

    • @yui
      I wish I have that skill to be able to separate real from reel. I'm weak. I tried, and I tried, and I failed. I wish I could be like the majority but alas it's one of my triggers haha

      Truthfully, I was disappointed on ep 2. The script and the dialogue needed polishing. Transitions of certain scenes was clumsy. There were times I wanted to bite my arm off due to how cringe some of the lines are. Chemistry between the main leads were non-existent, Lee Min Ho had more chemistry with his horse and the entire cast with the exception of the female lead. I felt absolutely nothing when Lee Min Ho hugged her, nothing, zilch. It made me question if I'm cold-blooded lol WDH was an upgrade on episode 2 due to his silly mannerism with alter-universe character.

      But because of Lee Min Ho and certain cast members, and the unique story, I'm hitching myself for the long ride unless it gets really nonsensical.

      If you're hesitant, you could hold off and see if feedback gets better with progressing episodes. I did that for cloy and it turned out spectacular.

• This Drama was trending no.2 on twitter worldwide thats an amazing feat. I watched the first episode and I can easily say it's a masterpiece in the making.

  The worldbuilding, cast and everything came together perfectly. Can't wait for the second episode

  • Yes it is. I mean king is returning after 3 years and drama still trends at number 2 worldwide. That shows his global appeal

• It has a vast and bigger audience than any drama had for the last 5yrs or so. Reason being is that it's not just a local Tv-show but it's a local Tv-show intended for the International audience. 300.000 people watched it live on app stream illegal in China on it's premier time live. Thats staggering while defying the chinese fire-wall

  • I am stunned by international response. I know he is hallyu king but trending at number 2 and it is just the first episode. With time the number will go rise. Already got oveeseas audience already. No wonder studio made 30% profit already bcoz tbey knoe lmh appeal
    And people acting lile domestic rating is bad when it is double digit start and biggest for fri sat drama in year

  • Taking over soon la casa de papel as the biggest foreign tv-show. The king is coming for you

• This drama is so confusing. I'll back watch it again if the rating reach 15%

  • It is parallel world thing so it take time tiani. I agree some things r confusing that is what will it make interesting

    • There is also time travel involved

  • Ok I finished ep 1, I kinda change my mind. Tho its still confusing for me, but I guess I will try ep 2. I'm curious.

    • So u like tiani?

    • I'm not sure yet, need to see ep 2. I actually hoping for bromance but WDH acting is too stiff, not natural at all. I just want to know what will happen in the next ep.

    • with all the praise people here showered on wdh, i was disappointed lol

    • @ tiani
      I didn’t like ep 2 as much but I have to admit wdh was great. A true contrast to his stiff bodyguard persona.

• I'm enjoying the king much and can't wait for tomorrow episode to see what happens next. Kim Go Eun and Lee Min Ho. I like the bromance to.

  • I love their pair

• It is strong start very good considering the rival is world of married. Ir set new record for fri sat drama in year and dominated advertising time slot!
  And it set new record ofr twitter trending for k drama. It was number 2 trensing worldwide m already huge overseas

  • The world of the married already has a dedicated fanbase but I think The King still has its chances .The world of the married airs at 10:50 pm KST ans The King airs at 10 :00 pm KST . So there is only a slight overlap. If it maintains its momentum then The King will be spared from being damaged by the monstrous The world of the married.

    • Half of the show compete with w9rld of married. It is like national drama for koreans right now. So audinece will not watch galf episode and then moveone to next drama

      Anways king double digit start is very good and did for weeknd drama in years. It was also number one in advertising slot. Even heirs took 13 and 14 episodes to break 20%. So noth8ng to worry

  • It didn't

• Honestly, the first episode is underwhelming. Overhyped promotions tend to disappoint viewers. I doubt that they will exceed the ratings of World of Married Couple.

  Lee Min Ho never changed his acting style, same stiff acting and being the same rich guy in drama.

  • Dont watch it then lmao

    • Don't be childish, everyone is free to give their opinions. Plus, I watched the episode 1 so I have right to criticize it.

• Most portal are reporting great ratings and a great start in years. But people here call it bad. Channel is happy, actors r happy but carry on!

  • Haters gonna hate coz their fave cannot command high ratings in their own name like LMH. Lol!

    • Let them hate. Great start for weeknd show and huge worldwide reception is their answer!

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