Kim Tae Ri’s New K-Drama Enjoys Dramatic Rise In Viewership After Just 2 Episodes Despite Controversies
Kim Tae Ri‘s Jeongnyeon: A Star Is Born has already made headlines for its dramatic rise in viewership after just two episodes. Netizens are attributing the unprecedented rise to the actress’s excellent acting.
The show, which features a stellar lineup of actors, including Shin Ye Eun, Jung Eun Chae, and Ra Mi Ran, faced several challenges before its premiere. However, it has managed to captivate audiences, with its ratings almost doubling after its second episode.
Firstly, the show’s adaption was criticized after netizens noticed a character from the original webtoon had been removed from the show. Buyong, who played a crucial role and represented queer themes, was removed from the TV version. This decision left some fans disappointed, although the production team explained that the change was necessary to fit the story into a 12-episode format.
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— to moon we live (@maneytoit) October 7, 2024
Beyond that, Jeongnyeon: A Star Is Born also faced unexpected roadblocks from MBC. Originally meant to air there, netizens were shocked when the network filed for a provisional injunction against the production company just before its release. MBC had been collaborating with Studio N for over a year, but disputes over production costs led to the drama switching to tvN and partnering with Studio Dragon instead. MBC claimed that it suffered significant losses, including the resignation of PD Jung Ji In, who left to join the project.
Despite these controversies, Jeongnyeon has shown remarkable growth. The drama, which started with a 4.8% viewership, saw its ratings jump to 8.2% by the second episode, according to Nielsen Korea. Fans are eagerly watching to see if the show will continue its upward trend.
Media, critics, and viewers are attributing the rise all on Kim Tae Ri and her immense talent and commitment. In this latest work, not only does she exhibit an astonishing visual resemblance to the original webtoon character, but she also convincingly portrays the art of traditional gukgeuk (traditional Korean opera) singing, further proving her title as a “trusted and must-watch actress.”
What stands out the most is her confident charm as she faces challenges head-on, along with her rich emotional expressions that capture delicate emotions, making viewers fully immersed in the character of Jeongnyeon. Make sure to catch Kim Tae Ri do what she does best in Jeongnyeon: A Star Is Born every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM.
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