Lee Jong Suk and Girls' Generation's YoonA make a successful small-screen comeback after a long hiatus as their new K-drama "Big Mouth" records high ratings on its first week's broadcast!
YoonA and Lee Jong Suk's 'Big Mouth' Kicks Off With Impressive Ratings
MBC's legal-romance drama "Big Mouth," starring Lee Jong Suk and YoonA, made its official debut last July 29. Instantly, the legal-thriller drama garnered popularity among viewers and fans who were waiting for the lead stars' return to the screen.
According to the recent data released by Nielsen Korea, "Big Mouth" impressed the audience in its pilot episode and recorded an average rating of 6.2 percent nationwide.
Meanwhile, the series maintains its ranking and scored 6.1 percent on its second episode. Even though it had a slight dip from its pilot episode broadcast, "Big Mouth" remained the most-watched drama in its time slot.
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In addition to the data, most of the viewers anticipating Lee Jong Suk and YoonA's drama are those in the age bracket of 20 to 29 years old.
'Today's Webtoon' and 'The Good Detective 2' Start With Good Ratings
Kim Sejeong, who also returned with SBS' "Today's Webtoon," made a good start. The series recorded a score of 4.1 percent. Unfortunately, the rating had a slight decrease during episode 2 as it scored 3.1 percent nationwide.
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Another mystery-crime series debuted on JTBC last July 30. Jang Seung Jo and Son Hyun Joo meet the audience again with "The Good Detective 2." The much-anticipated sequel received an average rating of 3.7 percent nationwide.
tvN's 'Alchemy of Souls' Remains First in its Time Slot
tvN's fantasy-romance drama "Alchemy of Souls," starring Lee Jae Wook, Jung So Min, Hwang Minhyun, and Shin Seung Ho, proved its prominence as it remained first in its time slot across all cable channels.
In fact, "Alchemy of Souls" episode 13, which broadcast on July 30, had an average rating of 6.3 percent nationwide. Thanks to its talented cast, apart from the weekly episode broadcast, the series regularly creates a buzz in various online communities.
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Which show are you watching among the newly-premiered this week? Tell us in the comments!
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