Jang Hyeok (장혁)

KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" [KBS]

KBS2 weekend drama "Three Brothers" has once again dominated TV ratings charts for the sixth consecutive week as the most-watched TV program in the country, according to polls on Monday.

Weekly statistics from TNS Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research indicated that "Three Brothers" ranked atop the charts for the first week of February with viewership ratings of 38.2 percent and 35.9 percent, respectively.

The No. 1 show focuses on the lives of three brothers and the happenings of their family, love and everyday lives....More

Current No. 1 drama "Three Brothers" [KBS2]

KBS weekend drama "Three Brothers" topped last week's TV ratings charts, remaining the most popular televised show in Korea for the fifth consecutive week, according to polls on Monday.

Statistics by TNS Media Korea and AGB Nielsen Media Research showed that "Three Brothers" took the No. 1 spot on both charts between January 25 and 31, scoring viewership ratings of 38.2 percent and 35.4 percent, respectively....More

A reporter straightforwardly asked actor Jang Hyeok (34), "Do you feel good or bad if people say your acting skills have improved?" Jang has generally played main characters for 12 years since debuting in 1988.

Jang replied earnestly, as usual, "Of course it makes me feel good. However, my performance did not improve all of sudden, but it has been gradually improving until now, even though people cannot catch up on my improvement".

The reporter met Jang, who stars in the KBS 2TV "The Slave Hunters", which has recorded 30 percent viewer ratings, at a cafe in Apgujung-dong on January 20. He has received favorable evaluations by appearing the drama.

Jang said, "The drama fans' attention makes me feel good to know that my work is appreciated, but it still has not hit me yet. The viewer rating of my latest drama 'Scoundrels' was under 10 percent"....More

KBS2 drama "The Slave Hunters" [KBS2]

KBS historical drama "The Slave Hunters" tightened its grip on the small screen this week as the top-rated show continued to attract more viewers.

According to TNS Media Korea on Friday, "The Slave Hunters" scored a viewership rating of 33.7 percent on Thursday, surpassing its previous high of 30.8 percent the previous week, to become the most-watched show last night....More

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The upcoming drama "The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry" on MBC is gearing up for a fierce competition against "The Slave Hunters" (KBS), which holds the top position in ratings for the Wednesday and Thursday drama slot.

"The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry" is the sequel to the popular drama "The Woman Who Wants To Marry" that aired six years ago. Created by Kim Min-sik, the producer of the hit drama "My Wife is a Superwoman" last year, the drama is aiming to recreate the stylish and confident women from the American television series "Sex and the City" in Seoul.

The period drama "The Slave Hunters", on the other hand, has captivated fans with not only its catchy storyline of the charismatic slaves and hunters, but also the chiseled and handsome characters. Marking 30 percent in ratings after airing only four episodes, the series starring Jang Hyeok and ...More