The Splendor of Youth (Drama - 2008)

Teens Boost "Boys over Flowers" Ratings

Source | 2009/01/07 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The new KBS 2TV drama series airing on Monday and Tuesday entitled "Boys over Flowers" (screenplay Yoon Ji-ryeon, producer Jeon Ki-sang) is off to a good start, stealing the hearts of teenage girls.

Ratings pollster TNS Media Korea says the drama's first installment that aired Monday scored 14.3% in viewer ratings while AGB Nielsen Media Research estimated the figure at 13.7%.

The previous drama aired at this hour, "Worlds Within" starring top stars Hyeon Bin and Song Hye-kyo, posted 7.7% in its first show and an overall dismal average of 6.1%.

By gender and age group, teenage girls were the most avid viewers of "Boys over Flowers" with 19% ratings, believed to be attributable to the cast of handsome young male actors including Kim Hyun-joong, the heartthrob of the boy band SS501. The comic-based storyline is also engaging.

After the first show, some pointed out the awkward acting of a few of the actors and some exaggeration in the story, but most viewers said the drama was...| More

KBS to Launch 4 New Dramas in Jan.

Source | 2009/01/01 | 0 comments | Permalink |

KBS will introduce four new dramas in January. The wave of new dramas will be led by "The Iron Empress", followed by the morning drama "The Splendor of Youth", romantic comedy "Boys over Flowers", and the daily drama "The Road Home".

The epic historical drama "The Iron Empress" is about the granddaughter of Jumong, the founder of the Goguryeo Dynasty, who fought off three Qidan invasions. Noted actress Chae Si-ra plays the magnificent heroine, with Kim Seok-hoon in the role of Kim Chi-yang, the love of her life.

"The Splendor of Youth" is a morning drama about the love and dreams of our father's generation forty years back. This heart-warming show stars Yoo Da-in and Moon Bo-ryeong.

"Boys over Flowers" is probably one of the most anticipated dramas of the New Year. Based on the Japanese comic book of the same title, the drama features four of today's hottest actors. The leading characters are played by Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong of the idol group SS501, Kim Beom, and Kim Jun. ...| More