MBC’s new drama, Crushology 101, contains a stylish star solid together with Roh Jeong-Eui, Lee Chae-Min and Cho Jon-Younger. Forward of its premiere, the sequence was fairly hyped and created lots of buzz in every single place however as quickly because it aired, inside two episodes, it noticed the bottom viewership score even for a Friday-Saturday drama. Regardless that it ranked no. 1 globally, the webtoon-based rom-com drama failed to draw viewers in South Korea.
For many who don’t know, earlier than airing, the drama already was topping the charts in numerous nations in Europe and North America however for some purpose it couldn’t make an impression on the Korean viewers. A lot in order that it recorded score within the 0% vary. Scroll forward to know extra in regards to the drama.
As per Kakao Leisure on April 16, Crushology 101 reportedly made a well-liked debut globally because it aired on 106 nations concurrently. It kicked off on April 11 and 12 with first two episodes. And to date, regardless of the craze, it recorded the bottom viewership score for an MBC drama in South Korea. Though it’s too quickly to guage the drama, this week two extra episodes can be out after which the critics could make a judgement about it. Nevertheless, having the most well liked solid, together with Roh Jeong-Eui, Lee Chae-Min and Cho Jon-Younger, it was anticipated to surpass all of the rankings however the consequence was disastrous.
In line with a report by Nielsen Korea, the primary episode of Crushology 101 recorded 1.3% viewership whereas the second episode drew in solely 0.9%, dropping even additional. That is even lowest than MBC’s one other Friday-Saturday drama, Kokdu: Season of Deity whose episode 15 recorded 1.3% in viewership score. Critics are stating that neither the storyline nor the casting are aligned to the desire of TV viewers.
For many who don’t know, Crushology 101 is a narrative about Ban Hui-Jin or Bunny (performed by Roh Jeong-Eui), who will get her coronary heart damaged by her ex-boyfriend as he reveals his inside ugliness and leaves her in trauma. Nevertheless, after her breakup, when she finds herself entangled amongst a gaggle of enticing and charming males, she will get confused to detect for whom her coronary heart races extra.
Nevertheless, the drastic disappointing home viewership numbers create fairly a contrasting evaluate because it ranks No. 2 on general KOCOWA+ and on Japan’s U-NEXT platform. However as per the critics, the explanation behind this lowest score is cited to the storyline’s lack of attraction. The drama is failing to supply these components that preserve a viewer hooked. And though the primary two episodes present Bunny getting her combined emotions in the direction of a bunch of handsome males, which may have ignited sparks among the many viewers, reviewers argued that it wasn’t proven in a compelling approach.
Have you ever began to observe Crushology 101? Stream it on Viki, Kocowa, TVING or Wavve at 9:50 PM KST (6:20 PM IST/8:50 AM EST).
For extra of the newest Korean updates, keep tuned to Koimoi!
Should Learn: BLACKPINK Jennie’s 10 Should-Have Objects: From Vocal To Journey Necessities & Extra!
Observe Us: Fb | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Google Information