By Park Chung-a
Staff Reporter
For MBC television network, which had been struggling with low viewer ratings and bribery scandal, the huge success of "My Lovely Samsoon" - "My Name is Kim Sam-soon" gave the company a much-needed boost in confidence.
However, with the series over, the nation's leading TV network is facing the problem of filling the void.
"Although our new drama `Our Attitude in Facing Parting' will succeed `My Lovely Samsoon' - "My Name is Kim Sam-soon", we do not expect it will do a lot for viewer ratings", said an official from MBC, who asked to remain anonymous. "`My Lovely Samsoon'- "My Name is Kim Sam-soon" was just so unusually popular. Except for the daily drama `Be Strong, Geum-Soon!' all other dramas currently on air, including `Law & Love,' have not attracted viewers despite favorable comments from experts".
SBS' upcoming romantic comedy drama "Princess LuLu" which will air from Aug. 3, is also part of MBC's worries. Its producer Son Jeong-hyeon...|
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