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Tag Archives: Whisper

Whisper Breaks the 20% Ratings Mark in Final Episode and Successfully Continues SBS Mon-Tues Dominance

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2017 by ockoalaMay 24, 2017
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An achievement on the final day is still an achievement nevertheless so the cast and crew of Mon-Tues SBS drama Whisper can pat themselves on the back for finally crossing the 20% AGB nationwide ratings mark. The final episode 20 hit 20.3% ratings, well below it’s predecessor Defendant’s last episode ratings of 28.3% or even earlier with Romantic Teacher, Doctor … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Fight My Way, Lookout, Whisper | 6 Replies

Whisper Nearly Breaks 20% in Final Week as Lookout and Fight My Way Premieres to Low Ratings Start

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2017 by ockoalaMay 22, 2017
Three Korean drama posters featuring various actors.

Three new K-dramas premiered this Monday and it wasn’t even a close shot for the direct competitors in the prime time slot. SBS is airing the final week of legal thriller Whisper and nearly broke 20% ratings in this second to last episode, garnering 19.2% AGB nationwide viewership to set itself up nicely to maybe break the barrier tomorrow with … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Circle, Fight My Way, Lookout, Whisper | 12 Replies

Whisper Premieres to Solid First Episode Ratings Similar to Defendant

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 27, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 27, 2017
Korean drama posters featuring various characters.

I can’t wait to check out intense new Mon-Tues drama Whisper, taking over in the time slot from highly rated predecessor Defendant. The first episode garnered 13.9% ratings, 0.6% less than Defendant premiering at 14.5%. The competition used this new arrival to reset with Rebel: The Thief Who Stole the People close behind at 13.8% ratings and Ms. Perfect increasing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ms. Perfect, Rebel: The Thief Who Stole the People, Whisper | 9 Replies

Whisper Releases Three Drama Posters Mirroring Dark Intensity from Defendant

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 22, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 22, 2017
Romantic drama poster featuring two characters.

SBS ended Mon-Tues K-drama Defendant on a high note this week, with the final episode taking in 28.5% AGB nationwide ratings, just shy of breaking 30% but a major achievement for the production and the network. Follow up drama Whisper continues in the same intense genre and its just released drama posters are basically derivatives of Defendant’s posters but not … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Yul, Lee Bo Young, Lee Sang Yoon, Park Se Young, Whisper | 3 Replies

Married Couple Ji Sung and Lee Bo Young Happily Visit Each Other on Set of Defendant and Whisper

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 20, 2017
Smiling couple holding hands on set.

The husband to wife drama handover is about to happen next week as Ji Sung‘s top rated Defendant passes the Mon-Tues baton to wife Lee Bo Young‘s own legal thriller Whisper. The two visited each other on their respective drama sets and it’s the sweetest thing ever, but for Ji Sung looking so exhausted after three months of filming I … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Defendant, Ji Sung, Lee Bo Young, Lee Sang Yoon, Whisper | 11 Replies

Whisper with Lee Bo Young and Lee Sang Yoon Arrives with a Roar in Thrilling First Drama Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 8, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 8, 2017
Dramatic scene from a Korean TV series.

Now this is one tightly edited and intensely compelling preview for a K-drama. Well done, Whisper, now let’s make sure the final product is as dark and thrilling as this minute and a half preview portends. Ji Sung is getting closer to exonerating himself and winning over the bad guys which means Whisper is getting ready to take the baton … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Yul, Lee Bo Young, Lee Sang Yoon, Park Se Young, Whisper | 7 Replies

Lee Bo Young and Lee Sang Yoon Lead Script Reading for SBS Mon-Tues Drama Whisper

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 6, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 6, 2017
Actors engaged in a script-reading session.

Yessssss, too bad the script reading stills are so sedate otherwise this is a stand up and boogie with excitement moment. Drama Queen Lee Bo Young is back! After a two year hiatus to have a baby with husband Ji Sung, Lee Bo Young is taking over her hubby’s time slot on SBS Mon-Tues as the marrieds hand off hopefully … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Yul, Lee Bo Young, Lee Sang Yoon, Park Se Young, Whisper | 6 Replies

Lee Sang Yoon May Reunite with Lee Bo Young for Punch Writer’s New Drama Whisper

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2017
Man in tuxedo holding a bouquet of flowers.

There’s finally some solid drama casting news to savor rather than yet another slew of idols dipping their toes into acting. Upcoming SBS Mon-Tues drama Whisper, to come after Defendant with Ji Sung, is finding solid actors and actresses to make the comeback of Lee Bo Young as the female lead all the more assuring. In talks for the male lead is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Yul, Lee Bo Young, Lee Sang Yoon, Park Se Young, Whisper | 2 Replies

While You Were Sleeping Tops C-netizens Rank of 10 Most Anticipated K-dramas of 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2017
Korean drama promotional image featuring two actors.

Many of the 2017 K-dramas were announced in late 2016, and a few even starting filming last year already. C-netizens are also taking stock of the offerings soon to come and there was a recent poll showing which K-dramas are most anticipated there. Topping the list is While You Were Sleeping with Lee Jong Seok and Suzy, two popular K-stars … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Man to Man, Ruler - Master of the Mask, Saimdang, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, The Package, Tomorrow With You, While You Were Sleeping, Whisper | 26 Replies

SBS Mon-Tues Dramas in 2017 to Start with Defendant, Then Whisper, Followed By My Sassy Girl

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 27, 2016 by ockoalaDecember 27, 2016
Woman in stylish pinstripe suit smiling.

Next year in 2017 will be interesting to see if SBS can continue it’s currently medical drama winning streak on Mon-Tue without that genre’s drama on the schedule. The line up is out for the first half of next year following the end of Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim. First is Defendant with Ji Sung, Yuri, and Eom Ki Joon about … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Defendant, My Sassy Girl, Whisper | 17 Replies

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