I just realized that Park Bo Gum has now officially won every single tvN drama time slot and he’s still so young! His new drama Record of Youth premiered today to take over the Mon-Tues time period and the first episode took in 6.362% ratings. It’s the highest ratings for tvN on the Mon-Tues block, and marks Park Bo Gum’s third winning tvN drama after Encounter (Wed-Thurs) and Answer Me 1988 (Fri-Sat). His last two successful dramas were not solely because of him but he definitely added to what made it successful, plus it goes to show he’s a smart drama picker. I haven’t watched RoY yet, busy with Labor Day fam events but I’m even more excited to check it out later!
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Oh, it’s finally here. Plot wise doesn’t sound too interesting but then Park Bo Gum does have the winning touch.
Precisely. I was going to say that. Nothing really calls my attention from this drama, but since Bogummie is in it, I’ll have to watch… 🙂
To be honest, I found the first episode a bit boring and bland… but I’ll stick to the next few episodes to see if it improves, simply because it’s a Park Bo Gum drama. I didn’t care for Encounter, so I’m hoping this drama has the winning touch.
I am really rooting for this drama ! I really hope that it will as great or better than the first episode….
It’s been ages since I have seen a drama that can is interesting from episode one.
Ep 1 is actually quite boring. Storyline seems bland.
I just watched it for Park Bo Gum and the cameo appearances…
The storyline is really bland, I agree!!they are pulling all the stops not to make it boring so it really is received well as shown in the ratings! Hope they raise the level more on the next episodes to sustain the good rating! I too don’t mind as the visuals of Bogum is off the roof
Park bogum breaking another record! Ep 1 is fun for me. I love how Park bogum kept changing his hairstyle, its make me forget about his previous character in other drama. Its save for me to say Park bogum really can bring rating. I will add more, He already at number 1 in buzzworthy list since last week.
This is weekday drama yet the premier rating is higher than Kim soohyun’s drama.
I bet Jangkiyong is crying right now. Byunwooseok better say thanks to him.
PBG’s star power is definitely huge in SK.
Close shots of Park Bo Gum’s face. He is so handsome. Acting is on point, not overdone like Encounter. Actually wanted to watch Encounter after i ditched after first 2 episodes because of this drama. Hope rest of the episodes are same as first one. It was a little painful,a little hopeful & earnest as puppy feeling for me. I love earnest young people like them, but unfortunately Itaewon class was too makjang and new girl was too rude to like.
Encounter has a different feel to it!! Its a slow burn like something in the rain, only that Encounter has a better cinematography,ost and production value..something in the rain though has a better chemistry than Bogum and Hye Kyo..don’t ditch it if you like fairytale and notting hill vibe!!
Episode 1 is so boring. Park So Dam acting is very bland, she does not have charisma. will the rating continue to increase? dont think so.
yeah, it was boring, but it because of the writer. The writer sucks. nothing wrong with PSD’s acting.
Well, ratings increased from the first to the second episode, unlike IOTNBO.
Lets see how next week goes
Im sorry to drag iotnbo here bt im pretty surprised this started w better rating than its ok..
I’m amazed at how they managed to schedule the filming so well that he wraps it up just before he enlisted. Hope the drama turns out well to mark farewell to pre-army boy!
another drama with more ratings than the hit of the year’Its Okay To Be Not Okay’
Netflix broadcast and also a Mon-Tuesday drama
interest thing guys
Iotnbo is not the hit drama of the year.. there are other dramas w high ratings locally and did well internationally..
IOTNBO is not a hit drama in Korea haha. Only this blog and delusional fans of that drama think so.
Seems more like u desperately wish it wasnt a hit to me. Its ok to not be ok about it. Maybe ur oppar will do better next time 😉
I don’t have an oppar lol. I just watch whatever is airing. I just found it funny that delusional fans here think IOTNBO is a hit when it averaged 5.4% haha. It’s a fact that it’s not a ratings hit, so why are so bothered by it?
You will think it an article about it okay not to be okay with they it is mentioned in the comment section lol
People’s insecurity through the roof. Iotnbo got them pressed
I know, right? ?
its common here the comparisons, we are in koala not soft soompi
why you guys acting surprised?
maybe bcuse the Its Okay excuses are fake asf
“We are in Koala?” As in the blog that runs on bashing, fanwars and hate? Yeah, we are in Koala.
And no, we’re not surprised, babycakes. Just amused.
Dramaland this year had 3 big A-list/beloved by general public actors in a role in LMH, KSH, and PBG. All around the same age with just a few years of diferences. It’s not surprising fans are insecure and throwing comparisons.
LMH is a failure
Boring.
It’s a slice of life drama and it will be really slow, but since I like this kind of drama, I am liking it so far. If you can digest the lines of PSD and PBG’s character and you are in the age of lates 20s or early 30s who are still striving to how you should live your life or what do you want to become, it will relate to you. Well, maybe, because it does for me.
Btw, I can really see JKY on PBG’s male lead character. It will also suit him since he is naturally a model. But PBG just had that kind of acting which JKY does not have that will pull you into him especially those dramatic scenes and slow scenes which only requires his eyes or facial reactions without any words.
JKY is supposed to take Byunwoosuk role not Park bogum’s role. The male lead role is for Park bogum in the first place.
As the saying goes :
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DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS!
But for me compare to food it has the taste of food the more you chew it, the more the savory taste will come out. I never get bored even in a single second since I got to see Bogum’s face over and over again. I love the conflicts. I love the bldg of characters, the wisdomful dialogues. I love the bromance, the opening credits, the OST-ohhh Wheein gave so much of her sweet voice. I love everything about it. I love all the characters, even his father, I know where he is coming from, that kind of feeling. And most of all I LOVE BOGUMMY. I hope the drama gets better and better.
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ONE THING I KNOW IN THIS WORLD THAT “YOU CANT PLEASE EVERYBODY” SO ALL. OPINIONS ARE CORRECT AS IT IS SUBJECTIVE; DEPENDS ON THE LIKES AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE PERSON. GOD BLESS US ALL.
But why is all the credit being solely given to PBG? I hear the lead actress was in an Oscar-winning movie so couldn’t she have also been a factor in the high premiere ratings?
Only work of hers I’ve seen is Cinderella With Four Knights which was a so-so drama.
But I’m just wondering…
Because Park bogum is the one who topping buzzworthy list, his name trended everywhere. Park sodam? Cant see her yet. Even the producer just say thanks to Park bogum. But Park sodam did a great job tho. Of course if this drama doing well she can take credit too.
Ahh, I see.
Actually I don’t expect this drama get high rating. Even from the title we know the drama is supposed for young viewers. Ahjumma wont like it. But looks like PBG’s ahjumma fans is pretty solid
yeah I love it!! Its kinda slow and storyline is bland but hey they made it really fun and interesting so the ratings increased the 2nd eps!!! I can’t wait next week! Surprisingly good!!
glad ppl are watching,hope for the best, pbg last work before army. But there are better dramas than this. No improvement for female lead, may be she needs more and more dramas to act so that one day I can actually fall for her acting! Best wishes to her.
I struggled with episode 1. It was bland. Park Sodam is really sweet but Bogum clearly is doing heavy lifting here. I will give it one more week.
Too many characters, storytelling kinda slow, but right now, I don’t have anything else to watch on Netflix on Mondays and Tuesdays, so I will watch this lol
Park Bo Gum’s star power is unrivaled in his age group. He has higher premiere ratings on a WEEKDAY cable drama than the 2 recently aired WEEKEND dramas by 2 hallyu kings after military discharge haha. But of course, fans of those dramas will argue about world-wide rankings when domestic ratings are what matters in the end, and they both flopped.
Actors in Episodes 1&2 so far acts naturally, they own their act. I find the actions were interpreted emotionally and physically well. Park So Dam acts were done perfectly…it may look boring for some but that is just how it should be…I am liking the drama already and looking forward to finish watching all of the episodes. That’s my opinion.