'Descendants of the Sun' tops 30% viewership in Seoul~!!! #DOTS

[Bella D'Amour]

 

 

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The new television series "Descendants of the Sun" has soared past 30 percent in viewership in Seoul, data by Nielsen Korea showed Thursday.

 

The fifth episode of the KBS 2TV drama recorded 31.2 percent viewership here Wednesday, the first time it has reached that milestone since premièring on Feb. 24.

 

Across South Korea, it was viewed by 27.4 percent of TV homes, up 3 percentage points from the previous episode last week.

 

 

 

 

"Descendants of the Sun" tells a love story between an Army captain and a doctor who travel to a war-torn country called Urk to save lives.

 

It's the first Korean show to be aired in South Korea and China simultaneously, and has been noted for being completely pre-produced. Traditionally, Korean shows are produced on an episode-by-episode basis to leave some wiggle room for adjustments.

 

On the fifth episode, doctor Kang Mo-yeon (Song Hye-kyo) complains to captain Yoo Si-jin for failing to notify her of his impending return to South Korea.

 

"The fact that you're upset seems to bode well," Yoo says in response. Referring to their first kiss the previous night, he asks, "Should I apologize or confess my feelings?"

 

In the upcoming sixth episode, an earthquake strikes Urk, throwing troops and medical staff into panic. With Kang's whereabouts uncertain, Yoo learns the news from South Korea.

 

New episodes come out Wednesday and Thursday nights at 10 p.m. In China, the series is distributed on the video streaming website iQiyi.

 

 

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[sasha pierce]

Well shit.

[jeong jaehyuns boyfriend]

thats actually amazing though

[AnonVIP]

Hopefully it doesn't go to shit after episode 10

[rayellaz]

whoa what? that is impressive

[HugeBoi Minos Wife]

It has the best ratings for dramas this year and its only the fifth episode

[pikky]

omfg!!!!

[Sa1zo]

Wow

 

No wonder OST songs from this drama are doing so well on Korean digital charts

[gingerbread]

Watched ep5, can't wait for 6. This drama is excellent!!!!!

[Bella D'Amour]

Hopefully it doesn't go to shit after episode 10

 

LOL keep calm dear and also keep in mind that Diva Kim Eun Sook is NEVER a sad, tragic or open ending fan.

 

And don't worry we are only in episode 5 for crying out loud.... 

[GirlCrush:Joy]

It has the best ratings for dramas this year and its only the fifth episode

I mean I don't think 30% viewership was acheived last year either or for a while infact ...

[HugeBoi Minos Wife]

I mean I don't think 30% viewership was acheived last year either

 

No it went as high as 25% I think. They're doing extremely well right now...hopefully the script stays consistent til the end lol

[Liz]

DAMN !!! That's awesome

They invested a lot into it, I'm glad its doing really well

I can't wait for episode 6 

[silvermist]

That's amazing! Congrats joongki & hye kyo!

[bettyjay]

holyyyyshit

 

this is some sam soon shit (well not really but didn't that reach like 50%?)

[dead.]

I mean I don't think 30% viewership was acheived last year either or for a while infact ...

 

 

It's just Seoul. But even MLFTS didn't hit 30% in Seoul until episode 14.

[oppaarrr]

*insert dam son pic* 

 

I gave up to the temptation, originally want to watch it after 10 eps but I watched all 4 eps yesterday. So far I like it 

[Nabongs]

That's amazing !!! Congratz Song couple !!!

[YOONGI]

Dang. What a way for Song Joongki to come back. 

[Astoral]

damn

[SugaJam]

damn slay DOS. What is MLFTS? 

[s4a]

This is Moon Embracing The Sun early numbers. Wow.

[Miky]

Such a HUGE jump from last week,KBS really hit it this time,it broke the record for some years now on National television,the last one that almost got those ratings was Empress Ki on MBC,i guess the star power of the writer is indeed something else adding the top class leads in the mix and u get yourself a hit...Curious at this rate what will the final ratings climax will be..Now i'm anticipating K.Will OST track to be released...

[YEO]

ONLY 5EP and IT ALREADY REACHED 30% ? OMG...

 

i am secretly hope this drama won't be shit after 10 episodes.

 

[echobunny]

congrats ^^

 

funny how everyone hopes the show doesn't turn to shit towards the end.