tvN weekend drama The Uncanny Counter 2 is only slated for 12-episodes and with this weekend through episode 8 with ratings in the 3-4% range it’s clear this is not the hit the first season was in 2021. The concern that male lead Jo Byung Kyu‘s bullying allegation with its unconclusive resolution would affect the ratings led to the current … Continue reading →
I feel like tvN has gotten its hands on a sure fire IP with airing the second season of The Uncanny Counter, with the first season of the webtoon adapted drama making waves on OCN. The second season called The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch brings back all five main leads and adds on four new villains played by high … Continue reading →
The original The Uncanny Counter was the unexpected ratings hit in late 2020 marking one of smaller cable network OCN‘s biggest wins. It was scheduled for a season 2 right away but then got delayed after male lead Jo Byung Gyu got accused of a school yard bullying scandal which has since been handled as the first accuser recanted. The … Continue reading →
There feels like a lull with K-dramas right now, really after The Glory part 2 dropped at the beginning of March it’s been relatively low buzz and energy. But there are lots of highly anticipated to potential underdog hits in the pipelines and many are produced by powerhouse Studio Dragon. My appetite is whetted just seeing one still from these … Continue reading →
