As expected, SBSŌĆÖs The Penthouse 2: War in Life was as big as many predicted. The series was a huge hit, even scoring its highest ratings of 29.2%. Taxi Driver had its own share of success, with its average ratings of roughly 15%. But the ambitious show Joseon Exorcist got canceled due to backlash surrounding historical distortions. Racket Boys got off to a good start with 5~6 % ratings. On KBS, Sell Your Haunted House and Youth of May are doing quite well with average ratings of 5~6%. River Where the Moon Rises recorded the average ratings of 7~8% despite the upsetting incident. The airing of Dear M got postponed indefinitely due to accusations of school bullying against a cast member. Imitation is currently earning 1% in viewership. MBC has the most to worry about. The networkŌĆÖs first series, Oh My Ladylord, ended in disappointment, scoring only 1% ratings. WeŌĆÖll have to see if they will redeem themselves with No One But a Madman, Namgoong MinŌĆÖs The Veil, or the period series The Red-Stained Sleeve Cuff. tvNŌĆÖs Vincenzo did very well as expected. Mouse and L.U.C.A.: The Beginning gained moderate success. Mine has gotten a lot of attention, and the show is doing better and better. But highly anticipated Doom at Your Service Āand My Roommate Is a Gumiho havenŌĆÖt gathered enough attention. OCN started this year great with The Uncanny Counter. ĀBut since then, the network hasnŌĆÖt been thriving with TV series. Many shows, including Times Āand Dark Hole, didnŌĆÖt do great. OCNŌĆÖs popular series Voice 4 will switch networks and air on tnN. JTBC also didnŌĆÖt have any hit series. Beyond Evil and Sisyphus: The Myth did okay, and ĀLaw School is on the rise. But, the ratings of Undercover are remaining at 3%. She Would Never Know ĀdidnŌĆÖt get much attention as well, even with Ro Woon as the lead role. Im Sung HanŌĆÖs new series Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) Āis expected to be a most dangerous rival against The Penthouse, but it never garnered more than 10% ratings. MBNŌĆÖs historical series Bossam: Steal the Fate, which marks the channelŌĆÖs 10th-anniversary, is becoming more popular. So far, SBS and tvN have been butting heads for the seat of TV series King. However, JTBC will likely join that competition in the second half of this year. ┬Ā Source (1) Translator Na Young Gil: ZAPZEE is the best Korean pop culture community, and IŌĆÖm happy to be part of it.
