So this is definitely history in the making, we may actually see a Korean cable drama break 30%. The World of the Married came close with its final episode at 28.371% and today’s episode 8 of Reborn Rich (The Chaebol’s Youngest Son) got another major ratings jump to 19.442% with still another 8-episodes left to air. And here I thought Vincenzo was a huge hit for Song Joong Ki as the tvN series got the highest cable ratings for that drama at 14.634% but Reborn Rich is resetting this man’s top limit. Nowadays we don’t even see prime time non-cable dramas breaking 20% today and RR is almost there. Ratings aside, episode 8 was AMAZING. Like a thrilling roller coaster of plotting, tension, reveals, one-upsmanship all around. The wedding dinner was this drama’s version of The Red Wedding but without any blood haha. I love that Do Joon knows world events to use to his advantage but still has to navigate the beast that is Grandpa and the rich and power of Soonyang Group. I love that all the family members are fleshed out because it makes the battle of wits and alliances/betrayals that keep changing all the more interesting. It’s a shame this drama didn’t get Netflix global distribution, it’s on Netflix only in South Korea, because it’s definitely one of the best dramas in recent memory.
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Actually if you think about it, Grandpa is the real ultimate beast. He brought Soonyang Group up from scratch without any prior knowledge of world events unlike Do Joon.
Korea is one of the few countries that can actually broadcast dramas showing modern-world chaebol families hooking up with politicians and putting the government in a bad light. It is refreshing.
If this is C-Drama, so hopeless to see the light of the day, LoL! China basically banning everything that will put their government and their culture in bad light, wc I think, there is a positive and negative impact. Well, to each his own; it's the same with the government in realted to drama and movie policies.
China doesn't have chaebol families though, not those that can impact the country's administration anyway.
I wish NRTA will be more open and work on a censorship rating system, so that adults can watch horror dramas. At least allow modern fantasy dramas and ghosts. The Chinese have such rich cultures and many legends, but now they are stuck with broadcasting watered-down versions like Xianxia dramas.
I don't watch this yet but I like SJK and I'm waiting to finish all the episodes but I am a big fan of Game of Thrones and if that Ms.Koala is referring to the Red Wedding of GOT where Caatelyn and Robb Stark were killed then this really piques my interest, but just the same, I will wait for more eps. Reborn Rich Fighting!
TVN Under The Queen's Umbrella ended with pretty good ratings too. It was really good show!
I need to watch the last 2 episodes of Reborn Rich. I like it except the love "story".
Reborn rich doesnt hype international because this drama not romance like crash landing on you.It will going top no 2 all time hit rating.Surpass Cloy and sky castle.Lee seung min will win baeksang award for sure.But i am happy that song joong ki hitting big again after Dots. I Don't think lee min ho,kim soo hyun,park seo joon, and gong yoo surpass this lol. Song joong ki all time Legend aka king of drama.People in korea already love him and forgive him after divorce scandal lol.
no there’s no hype bc it’s not on netflix. netflix streaming is almost a necessity for kdramas to hit big internationally. vincenzo, little women, under the queen’s umbrella and many other non-romance focused shows have been huge internationally bc they were simulcast on netflix.
It is so good. If you aren't watching, you really really should. I almost never gush, can't remember the last time I loved a drama so much but it's a genuine masterpiece.
The acting performances alone are worth your time. There is maybe one so so role and it is mostly because she is surrounded by such amazing people that she is noticeable. But it's a two bit role. The rest? Highest quality.
Yeah it's a really good cast, the love line may feel a bit like an afterthought but the actress herself is good in the role and has some chemistry with SJK so I can't criticise her performance.
And I know which part you mean is so so.... I honestly think she's fine as long as she's speaking Korean lol. For such a small role, it's tolerable.
This drama is a battle royale of wits. Still waiting for SHB's more screentime, tho
With the success of Reborn Rich, Song Jong Ki is now above Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Min Ho in terms of huge hit projects. I will not wonder if he will replace Kim Soo Hyun as the highest paid Korean actor. SSK, DOTS, Vincenzo and Reborn Rich are all huge hits!
My theory is that in future jin do joon was dead and when his mother came and said i have 2% shares soo it means somehow future is being written again or its all connected coz there are too many coincidences.
I'm loving this too. Joong ki chose well. Ep8 is da bomb.i didn't even notice it was longer than usual
Wow! Glad I can watch this on Viki!