Besides the cast's synergy and overall performance, its premise and how well it is written can make or break the whole vibe of the show.

For years, many K-Dramas flopped and were cut short due to low ratings that were brought by mediocre acting and cringe-worthy scripts, which disappointed a lot of domestic and global viewers.

Let's look back and recall some of the works that started off great and gradually declined in the second half of broadcast. Read to know more.

'The Penthouse'

The SBS drama "The Penthouse" is one of the finest releases in the South Korean television scene with its A-list cast and showrunners.

Since it's a reunion drama with her onscreen partner Jang Hyuk, fans' expectations were put on a pedestal and sadly, these weren't met

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The work offered an off-beat comedy and storyline and a number of inappropriate details in the script, disappointing the viewers.

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Written by Elijah Mully.