[theqoo] SONG JOONGKI AS LEAD IN "MY YOUTH", VIEWERSHIPS TANKS... DESPITE A FULL-FLEDGED ROMANCE, BUZZ REMAINS LOW

The drama My Youth, starring actor Song Joongki, has begun to delve into its central romance storyline, but viewer reactions have remained lukewarm. Ratings slightly declined compared to its premiere week, continuing a lackluster trend.

According to Nielsen Korea, episodes 3 and 4 of JTBC’s Friday series My Youth, which aired back-to-back on the night of the 12th, recorded nationwide ratings of 2.2% and 2.4%, respectively, based on paid household viewership. This marks a slight drop from the first and second episodes, which recorded 2.9% and 2.8%.

My Youth made a modest debut on September 5, with episode 1 drawing a 2.9% rating, lower than its predecessor The Nice Guy, which started at 3.0%. With the second week showing a downward trend in ratings, a rebound appears unlikely in the near term.

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Online, many viewers expressed disappointment over the somewhat bland storyline. Critics pointed out that the plot, two people overcoming a difficult past, reuniting, facing obstacles, and eventually falling in love, is a cliché seen in countless romance dramas, offering little freshness or originality.

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When a story lacks depth, strong performances and star power can help draw in viewers, but even that seemed to fall short here.

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source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/052/0002247197

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1. It's not entertaining nor is it fun 

2. I really hope they can cast other actors aside from Song Joongki 

3. Is he not interested to do Vincenzo 2? I feel like he'd suit this type of roles more

4. Hul I didn't even know this drama started

5. Song Joongki needs characters that are written for him 

6. The characters are so boring 

7. The male lead doesn't seem like a bad actor, but he's not chopped for acting in romance roles

8. Song Joongki isn't meant for romance genres..

9. Cheon Woohee is so gorgeous though!! Her face is so fun to look at!!

10. The story f*cking sucks 

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