[Drama 2020] The King: Eternal Monarch, 더 킹: 영원의 군주

[rocher22]

ES - ''so it was you...''

 

 

Yeong - ''she has pretty eyes''...'' Seung-a, we talk formally and she is good at her work and with words.''

That was beautiful...

 

 

 

 

 

[rocher22]

 

I just like this...

[syntyche]

These Are The Top 10 Most-Watched Netflix K-Dramas In The World This Year

 

One of these dramas even made it into the top 10 most-watched shows overall!

 

Korean TV shows are bigger than ever this year, converting even those who are new to the Hallyu wave. It helps that Netflix is constantly adding new dramas to its international library, giving viewers an easy way to get their fix. Wondering which watches were everyone’s top pick? Here are the top 10 most-watched K-Dramas and reality shows this year so far.

 

1. The King: Eternal Monarch

And in the 1st place spot is 2020 drama The King: Eternal Monarch, which is the 10th most-watched Netflix show in the world overall this year. It’s also currently still in the Netflix top 10 in Malaysia, Singapore, Nigeria, and more.

 

 

In The King: Eternal Monarch, Lee Min Ho plays King Lee Gon, the leader of the Kingdom of Corea, who was saved by a mysterious detective with a gun. Meanwhile, in the Republic of Korea, Jeong Tae Eul (Kim Go Eun), the detective in question, is working undercover. When King Lee Gon falls into her world, everything changes.

 

https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/top-10-watched-netflix-k-dramas-in-world-year/

 

[leeminhosny]

 

[KDrama Connoisseur]

X-Files Vibes.

Agent Lee & Agent Kim

[syntyche]

"The King: Eternal Monarch" Entered Netflix Top 10 Most Popular TV Shows In 28 Countries

 

 

"The King: Eternal Monarch" is one of the most popular K-Dramas of the first half of 2020. The popularity of the show across the globe is undeniable. The drama might have ended but many are still watching it.

Available on Netflix, the drama has been popular in Asia, Middle-East, South America but that is not all. Looking at data provided by Flixpatrol, the drama has entered the top 10 most popular TV shows in 28 countries [the top 10 of daily popular content on Netflix platform (different for each country)].

 

 

"The King: Eternal Monarch" aired in Korea from April 17 to June 12 but in some countries, the drama was released later.

The drama entered the top 10 of Netflix at least once in the period between April 19 to July 30 in the countries below. You can check them along with the highest spot reached in each country.

 

Asia

Japan  - 2nd

South Korea - 1st

Taiwan - 1st

The Philippines - 1st

Thailand - 1st

Vietnam - 3rd

Malaysia - 1st

Hong Kong - 1st

Singapore - 1st

India - 2nd

Africa & Middle East

Nigeria - 1st

Egypt - 9th

Turkey - 4th

Kuwait - 3rd

Morocco - 2nd

Oman - 3rd

Qatar - 1st

Saudi Arabia - 1st

South America & Central America & Caribbean Region

Bolivia - 5th

Ecuador - 3rd

Peru - 6th

Chile - 6th

Colombia - 8th

Dominican Republic - 5th

Mexico - 7th

Europe

Bulgaria - 3rd

Ukraine - 10th

Romania - 6th

 

 

The drama maintained its popularity and stayed in the top 10 for a long time in some of these countries. It also managed to grab the first rank in a lot of them. If you want to access the data for more details, you can here.

The drama has received a lot of love around the world.

Is "The King: Eternal Monarch" also available on Netflix in your country? Did it manage to enter the top 10?

 

https://www.kpopmap.com/the-king-eternal-monarch-entered-netflix-top-10-most-popular-tv-shows-in-28-countries/

 

 

[syntyche]

Dashing and Charismatic, These 8 Actors Fit the Role of Kings in Korean Drama

 

Lee Min Ho

 

 

And the last Korean actor who succeeded in bringing an authoritative character as a Korean king was Lee Min Ho. He successfully made the audience impressed in the recent drama, THE KING ETERNAL MONARCH, making the name Lee Min Ho in 2020 a hot topic.

 

Not only did he become an authoritative and regal king, Lee Min Ho also managed to become a romantic king and made the viewing audience melt.

 

https://www.kapanlagi.com/korea//8-aktor-korea-gagah-yang-berperan-sebagai-raja-dalam-drama-341b40.html

 

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Here are the top 15 K-dramas for the first half of 2020 and its average views per episode:
 

 

8 of 15SBS’s The King: Eternal Monarch (1,596,573 views)

 

https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/you-ll-never-guess-which-k-drama-was-more-popular-than-crash-12969592

 

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5 Must-Watch Royal-Themed Korean Dramas To Experience What It Feels To Live Like Royalty

 

The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)

 

 

This drama is a much-anticipated one since it stars the Korean Hallyu star Lee Min Ho and "Goblin" lead Kim Go Eun. Set in the parallel universe, one Korea is ruled by a single monarch king Lee Gon (Lee Min Ho) and the other is modern-day Korea that we all know. 

Emperor Lee Gon was able to discover the entry point between two universes and was able to cross to the other world where he meets Tae Eul (Kim Go Eun), a police officer from the Republic of Korea. Eventually, both characters fall in love and do their best to make their relationship work despite living in different universes. 

 

https://www.kdramastars.com/articles/118538/20200729/5-must-watch-royal-themed-korean-dramas-to-experience-what-it-feels-to-live-like-a-royalty.htm

 

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The Korea Communications Commission (KCC), a government agency “responsible for regulating broadcasting and communications services,” has released the results of a survey on internet reactions to TV programs in the first half of 2020 based on online posts, online comments, number of views on related video and news articles. 

 

It covered 74 TV dramas aired in South Korea in the first half of the year, 192 entertainment TV programs and 58 culture-related programs. 

 

Based on online posts, the top 10 are ...“The King: Eternal Monarch,” 10,055;...

 

The top 10 dramas based on online comments are ...“The King: Eternal Monarch,” 42,152; ...

 

Based on online video views, ... “The King: Eternal Monarch,” 1.43 million. 

 

The list based on the number of news articles ... “The King: Eternal Monarch,” 1,174; ...

 

https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/30/crash-landing-on-you-the-world-of-the-married-are-most-talked-about-k-dramas-online/

[syntyche]

List of Korean Dramas with the Highest Production Costs

 

3. The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)

 

 

The fantasy drama The King: Eternal Monarch presents two lives in different times. The main players also have multiple roles.
 
This drama property is not half-hearted using helicopters, ships and luxury cars. This drama became Lee Min Ho's first series after returning from military, paired with Kim Go Eun.
 
The King: Eternal Monarch is summarized in 16 episodes. The cost of producing the drama is predicted to reach more than 30 billion won.

 

https://www.medcom.id/hiburan/film/yNLGpgWK-daftar-drama-korea-dengan-biaya-produksi-tertinggi

[syntyche]

What We Are Watching Today: ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’

 

 

In a world of mainstream K-dramas filled with cliches and reoccurring themes, “The King: Eternal Monarch” stands unique and absolutely mind-blowing.

The romantic-fantasy series has the Korean megastar Lee Min-Ho as the king, Lee Gon, and Kim Go-eun as strong and fierce Jeong Tae Eul, the main love interest and a detective in Korea.

 

The theme of the show is parallel universes crossing paths. The countries featured are the kingdom of Corea and the Republic of Korea, the two characters belonging to different universes. The king is shown to be loved by all around him and is a mathematician and just ruler.

 

The drama uses real time-traveling theories and concepts, has an intriguing Korean twist, and a standout performance by Woo Do-Hwan who plays a dual role as the king’s bodyguard in both worlds.

 

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1712876/lifestyle

 

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Lee Min Ho's TKEM dominates list of most-watched K-dramas

 

 

Lee Min Ho is a hugely popular Korean actor and his fanbase has grown even bigger after the success of 'The King: Eternal Monarch'. The show is among the most-watched shows on Netflix in several different parts of the world and has been ranked as the top Korean drama on Netflix in 2020.

 

In the latest SBS drama, Lee Min Ho played a regal emperor opposite Kim Go Eun and their chemistry led fans to make them one of the most 'shipped' pairs. His comeback to the small screen with a sci-fi fantasy drama featuring a parallel universe amazed his fans after he spent months completing his military training.

 

Lee Min Ho's The King: Eternal Monarch has also ranked at the 12th position in the list of top TV shows on all of Netflix in 2020. 

 

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/1152679-lee-min-hos-tkem-dominates-list-of-most-watched-k-dramas-cloy-still-among-top-5

[syntyche]

See what's next: Netflix reshapes Korean TV industry trends

 

 

While the Korean TV drama industry is witnessing a rapid change in its success formula ― shifting its emphasis from the domestic scene to the global market ― streaming giant Netflix is playing a major role, offering lucrative deals and a doorway to international traction that local production studios cannot resist.

And local viewership is no longer a key metric.
 

Star-studded TV series "The King: Eternal Monarch," which ended with a disappointing viewership rating of 8 percent, is the most recent example as it was able to reach its break-even point even before going to air.

The 32 billion won ($26.8 million) budget series reportedly recouped its total production cost from the broadcast deal with the SBS network and the overseas licensing agreement with Netflix, relieving pressure on the viewership rating in Korea.

"Netflix approaches with undeniably good deals, so probably most of the production studios want to work with the company," a local production company official told The Korea Times, asking not to be named.

 

Korean media outfit CJ ENM and its subsidiary Studio Dragon even inked a three-year production and distribution agreement with Netflix to provide over 20 series and produce original series starting this year.

 

"Netflix values the power of storytelling as we believe it appeals beyond borders and across genres," Netflix told The Korea Times. "So, we intend to continue to deliver Korea's high-quality storytelling to our audiences worldwide."

 

And in doing so, the platform has become the most sought-after company to work with among local production companies.

The production company official said Netflix's generous payments offer significant relief for the production.

"When we produce a series, making the budget is always hard for many reasons, especially with a low viewership rating," the official said. "So when Netflix purchases the license, it means we can just get on track with the production."

Thanks to Netflix, the production studios now have another source of earnings, rather than solely relying on the networks. This frees the studios from tension with the local broadcasters and changes the dynamic of TV productions, says drama critic Yun Suk-jin, who is also a Korean literature professor at Chungbuk National University.

"The networks always dominated the production process as they are the ones assigning the timeslot," Yun said.

He added that this gave broadcasters the power to alter details, storylines, or even the concept of a series. "Dramas would only go into production if proposals were approved by the network, so (production companies) had limitations as they had no choice but to accept the network's demands," he explained.

This freedom from the pressures of the networks also creates better-quality dramas, according to the professor.

He said that since the networks cover only a portion of the production cost, ad revenue used to be another primary funding source for the studios.

"Especially, small productions will put in an excessive amount of product placement to make a profit, which will downgrade the quality of the series," Yun said.

 

Another factor that makes Netflix popular is worldwide streaming. This offers a series the chance to gain international traction and shortens the tedious export process.

"Being a global streaming giant has a substantial advantage in the market," pop culture critic Kim Hern-sik said, adding that it opens up a new model for content exports.

"In the past, the network or production company went 'door-to-door' with each overseas network to export a TV series," he said. "So it would take years and sometimes would fall apart along the way, which would just be a waste of time and money."

As Netflix is available in over 190 countries, the network can now utilize it to appeal to other markets, which will have a "great impact on possible deals for remakes overseas."

 

Spoiler

However, as the platform takes Korea by storm, its growing presence is also raising some concerns of excessive control over the local content market.

"Netflix receives so many content proposals, so they get to review and select which to work on and turn down," the production company official said.

The deep-pocketed company is likely to become the dominant source that monitors and selects the content available to audiences, shaping the market.

Netflix has also been accused of "freeloading" in Korea's OTT (over-the-top) ecosystem for refusing to pay local telecom companies for network service use in Korea. This is seen as an unfair advantage as other local streaming services ― such as Seezn, Wavve and Watcha ― are required to pay.

 

Meanwhile, Studio Dragon is seeking to go beyond Netflix to secure its foothold in the global market. The company launched a U.S. branch earlier this year, becoming the first Korean production company to do so.

It inked a co-production partnership deal with the American production company Skydance in February, announcing their first project, a U.S. remake of "Hotel Del Luna."

"With the success of 'Hotel Del Luna,' we hope to leap forward in becoming a global premium drama studio," Studio Dragon said.

 

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/07/398_293689.html

 

[CallieP]

On 8/1/2020 at 6:47 PM, syntyche said:

Dashing and Charismatic, These 8 Actors Fit the Role of Kings in Korean Drama

 

Lee Min Ho

 

 

And the last Korean actor who succeeded in bringing an authoritative character as a Korean king was Lee Min Ho. He successfully made the audience impressed in the recent drama, THE KING ETERNAL MONARCH, making the name Lee Min Ho in 2020 a hot topic.

 

Not only did he become an authoritative and regal king, Lee Min Ho also managed to become a romantic king and made the viewing audience melt.

 

https://www.kapanlagi.com/korea//8-aktor-korea-gagah-yang-berperan-sebagai-raja-dalam-drama-341b40.html

 

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Here are the top 15 K-dramas for the first half of 2020 and its average views per episode:
 

 

8 of 15SBS’s The King: Eternal Monarch (1,596,573 views)

 

https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/you-ll-never-guess-which-k-drama-was-more-popular-than-crash-12969592

 

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5 Must-Watch Royal-Themed Korean Dramas To Experience What It Feels To Live Like Royalty

 

The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)

 

 

This drama is a much-anticipated one since it stars the Korean Hallyu star Lee Min Ho and "Goblin" lead Kim Go Eun. Set in the parallel universe, one Korea is ruled by a single monarch king Lee Gon (Lee Min Ho) and the other is modern-day Korea that we all know. 

Emperor Lee Gon was able to discover the entry point between two universes and was able to cross to the other world where he meets Tae Eul (Kim Go Eun), a police officer from the Republic of Korea. Eventually, both characters fall in love and do their best to make their relationship work despite living in different universes. 

 

https://www.kdramastars.com/articles/118538/20200729/5-must-watch-royal-themed-korean-dramas-to-experience-what-it-feels-to-live-like-a-royalty.htm

 

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The Korea Communications Commission (KCC), a government agency “responsible for regulating broadcasting and communications services,” has released the results of a survey on internet reactions to TV programs in the first half of 2020 based on online posts, online comments, number of views on related video and news articles. 

 

It covered 74 TV dramas aired in South Korea in the first half of the year, 192 entertainment TV programs and 58 culture-related programs. 

 

Based on online posts, the top 10 are ...“The King: Eternal Monarch,” 10,055;...

 

The top 10 dramas based on online comments are ...“The King: Eternal Monarch,” 42,152; ...

 

Based on online video views, ... “The King: Eternal Monarch,” 1.43 million. 

 

The list based on the number of news articles ... “The King: Eternal Monarch,” 1,174; ...

 

https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/30/crash-landing-on-you-the-world-of-the-married-are-most-talked-about-k-dramas-online/

 

The list based on the number of news articles ... “The King: Eternal Monarch,” 1,174; .

 

I find it curious that TKEM had less articles  than Kkondae Intern or Hot Stove League or Hospital List or Dr Romantic 2. I wonder why. It did so well overseas.

 

From all the news you posted, I notice that Doctor dramas do very well in SK. Perhaps LMH should be a doctor next. 

Edited August 3, 2020 by triplem
Pls don’t quote images. Thanks

[syntyche]

The Swoon Netflix IG update

 

It’s #dollday! Here are some cute K-drama dolls you can “accidentally” send to someone looking for your next gift.

 

 

 

[syntyche]

Top 5 Korean Dramas You Can Watch Now On Netflix

 

Korean dramas, popularly known as K-dramas, are gaining popularity worldwide — All thanks to its availability on popular streaming platforms that offer multiple language subtitles.

Here is a list of five popular South Korean drama series you can stream on Netflix:

 

"The King: Eternal Monarch"

Starring the popular actor Lee Min-ho, "The King: Eternal Monarch" is a drama that revolves around a modern-day king in a parallel world to find his father’s murderer. He travels to the real world where he falls in love with a detective.

 

https://www.ibtimes.com/top-5-korean-dramas-you-can-watch-now-netflix-3021092

 

 

 

 

[graceyco]

I am still hoping for a miracle... a Directors-cut DVD !!!! 

[Nikaa]

 

[syntyche]

Most Popular Dramas & Actors On Kpopmap – 5th Week Of July

 

Are you curious to know what K-Dramas and actors Kpopmap readers are interested in?

Kpopmap has come out with our very own weekly ranking based on our view counts over a period of one week. Based on the 5th week of July data, here are the top 10 most popular dramas and actors on Kpopmap.

Let’s take a look below!

 

 

 

https://www.kpopmap.com/most-popular-dramas-actors-on-kpopmap-5th-week-of-july/

 

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Korea is the content market that Netflix has focused on as it has turned to Asia through the saturated markets of the U.S. and Europe. 

Netflix took its first step toward developing Korean content in 2017 by producing director Bong Joon-ho's "Okja." The number of Korean content jumped to 325 in May, a five-fold increase in three years.

The increased content is almost dominating the Asian market. Across Asia, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, as of July, "The King," etc. were ranked among the top six. Even in Japan, which has a strong anti-Korean Wave atmosphere, Korean dramas ranked first to third in the Japanese Netflix rankings on July 1.

"As many people in the Asian continent enjoy Korean content and Korea has high-quality storytelling capabilities, Korea's role in Asia is important," said Ted Surandos, chief content officer at Netflix, in Singapore in 2018. "We will invest a lot in developing Korean content."

 

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/008/0004449541?sid=103

[syntyche]

 

"The King: Eternal Monarch” Makes It to Top 10 Most Popular TV Shows in 28 Countries on Netflix

 

 

 

When Lee Min Ho was enlisted in the military, his heartbroken fans had to wait for almost two years for his return. And when he was finally released from the military, he landed on his first project, "The King: Eternal Monarch," which became one of the most highly-anticipated dramas of 2020.

Unfortunately, though, in his home country, his drama was not that welcomed by many. Even though he was partnered with Kim Go Eun, one of the top actresses in Korea, it did not suffice enough viewers to make it a top-rated series. When articles were written regarding the poor ratings of TKEM, fans from other countries were baffled.

Even screenwriter Kim Eun Sook was put in the hot heat, with Korean netizens thinking it's the end of her career. We all know that she is the brains of several of the most-loved K-dramas, such as "The Heirs," "Descendants of the Sun," and "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God also known as Goblin."

But with a great surprise, the drama was among the top 10 most-watched shows in several countries. 

The following data was provided by Flixpatrol, where it monitored daily popular content on Netflix platform. Here some countries coupled with the highest rank reached by "The King: Eternal Monarch."

 

 

Asia 

South Korea - 1st 

Taiwan - 1st 

The Philippines - 1st 

Thailand - 1st 

Vietnam - 3rd

Malaysia - 1st 

Hong Kong - 1st 

Singapore - 1st 

India - 2nd 

Japan - 2nd

Africa & Middle East 

Nigeria - 1st 

Qatar - 1st 

Saudi Arabia - 1st 

Morocco - 2nd 

Oman - 3rd 

Kuwait - 3rd 

Turkey - 4th 

Egypt - 9th

South America & Central America & Caribbean Region 

Ecuador - 3rd 

Bolivia - 5th 

Dominican Republic - 5th 

Peru - 6th 

Chile - 6th 

Mexico - 7th 

Colombia - 8th 

Europe 

Bulgaria - 3rd 

Romania - 6th 

Ukraine - 10th

The data shown were gathered from the period between April 19 to July 30. No wonder, "The King: Eternal Monarch" is still considered the most popular TV show worldwide. This shows the collective popularity of the stellar cast and Lee Min Ho's prominence. 

TKEM remained on the top spot for several weeks on Netflix in other countries. 

Further, because of this drama, Woo Do Hwan's career stepped up and proved he can steal the show. Viewers praised his versatility, and he had even been lined up to star for an upcoming show. However, he had to enlist.  

Given that TKEM is a considerable success, fans are anticipating what the cast members' next projects would be.

 

https://www.kdramastars.com/articles/118573/20200803/the-king-eternal-monarch-makes-it-to-top-10-most-popular-tv-shows-in-28-countries-on-netflix.htm

 

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Recently, the most popular Netflix video content in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia is by far the Korean drama. SBS' "The King: Eternal Monarch," etc, have already been sweeping the top 10 for months. K-drama is back in its heyday in Asia, where Netflix is putting the most effort. Some say that the combination of K-content's strong competitiveness and Netflix's huge distribution network has created a "third Korean Wave craze."

 

 

https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2020080316114578236

 

[syntyche]

Lee Min Ho's The King Eternal Monarch Top Most Watched Drama on Netflix; Here are Top 10 Kdramas

 

The K-Drama The King: Eternal Monarch starring Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun has reached another milestone. The drama is one of the most watched series among all the shows on Netflix. Here are the details of how much the K-drama was liked by the international audience.

 

Currently, The King: Eternal Monarch occupies the first place among most watched Korean dramas on Netflix. The drama is placed in 12th position in terms of most watched overall dramas on Netflix in 2020.

 

The drama The King: Eternal Monarch aired its last episode on June 12, but the drama is still in news thanks to charming ways of Lee Min Ho, who makes news every time he posts an image in his Instagram. Fans who are eagerly waiting for the hallyu star's next project are trying to find out if the actor has signed any new project, thanks to the popularity The King: Eternal Monarch gave him. Lee Min Ho's popularity grew multifold as his Instagram followers grew from 12 million to 16 million at the time when the drama was being aired.

 

Top 10 most watched K-dramas on Netflix

1) The King: Eternal Monarch: The story of parallel universe, blooming love between a detective Jeong Tae Eul (Kim Go Eun) in the modern Korea and Emperor Lee Gon (Lee Min Ho) in the parallel world Kingdom of Corea with an impressive ending has won the hearts of international audience. Though the SBS drama did not attract a grand audience as expected in Korea, the drama secured an impressive rating of 8.4 percent according to AGB Nielsen.

 

 

https://www.ibtimes.sg/lee-min-hos-king-eternal-monarch-top-most-watched-drama-netflix-here-are-top-10-kdramas-49461

[Time loop]

TKEM has returned to top 10 

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Studio Dragon, a KOSDAQ-listed company, announced on the 6th that it achieved its best quarterly performance in the second quarter of this year with 161.4 billion won in sales, 16.9 billion won in operating profit and 13.4 billion won in net profit.

Sales and operating profit grew 25.9 percent and 56.3 percent year-on-year. Overseas sales also grew 40.7 percent to 59.4 billion won over the same period. The number of creators increased by 50 to 226.

The second-quarter results were attributed to improved profitability due to growth in overseas sales of major dramas, Studio Dragon said.

In particular, the popularity of Lee Min-ho's "The King: Eternal Monarch," etc., led to higher unit prices and sales of old works.

 

https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200806122151527?input=1195m