[Drama 2023] Not Others/Strangers, 남남

[Learry]

@partyon chingu thanks for the tagged@Ameera Ali chingu 

 

maybe  i will check this K-drama on the weekend

 

Spoiler

 

cto

[joccu]

Weirdly enough I really like this drama. Normally I don’t watch these kind of dramas but luckily we have little bit of mystery. 
 

mother -daughter duo is top notch. The chemistry is so good.  

[sweetroad]

Completely forgot about this drama! Will try to watch it after getting back from traveling. 

[africandramalover]

14 hours ago, partyon said:

@africandramalover That scene was a first in the history of Korean dramas I think.

 

 

 

There's a masturbation scene in a Filipino movie from 2018 called Glorious. The director's cut is just the best, and it doesn't hurt that the male lead is younger eye candy. I'm just glad there's more TV shows and movies showing older women as women in all their glory; sexually frustrated, desiring of love (or even better, lust), and more than just mothers!

 

[larus]

"Not Others" ENA Drama Tops Viewership Ratings, Reasons Behind Its Soaring Popularity

by Hazel Jung, August 4, 2023

 

 

Starting with a modest rating of 1.3%, Not Others has skyrocketed to 3.6% as of its sixth episode, achieving its highest viewership rating and claiming the top spot among terrestrial and cable dramas aired on Mondays and Tuesdays. The drama's intriguing storyline and the captivating flow of events have drawn significant attention. Let's delve into the reasons behind the soaring viewership ratings of Not Others (based on nationwide Nielsen Korea data).

 

 

Maximizing Empathy with an Immersive Mother-Daughter Story

Not Others revolves around the tumultuous life of Eun Mi (played by Jeon Hye Jin), a tough and straightforward mother, and her cool daughter Jin Hee (played by Choi Soo Young). While they bicker and clash like fire and water when together, the deep-rooted familial love hidden in their hearts warms the viewers' hearts.

Especially in the sixth episode broadcasted on the 1st of this month, the heart-wrenching past of Eun Mi and Jin Hee touched the audience deeply, challenging the narrow-minded prejudices about "typical families." Viewers empathized with the pain of Eun Mi and Jin Hee, commenting on how one must be cautious with their words in front of their children and how the weak have suffered due to malicious individuals.
 

 

 

Heart-Fluttering Relationships: Jeon Hye Jin and Ahn Jae Wook & Choi Soo Young and Park Sung Hoon

Eun Mi reunited with Jin Hong (played by Ahn Jae Wook), her first love and Jin Hee's biological father, after 29 years by chance. Despite harboring deep resentment, Eun Mi couldn't help shedding tears when Jin Hong expressed his desire to remain friends. The chemistry between Eun Mi's forthright and lively personality and Jin Hong's timid and awkward nature brings laughter and excitement. The borderline between a possible romance and mere friendship adds to the curiosity about whether they can break the conventional notion that "first love never works out."

As for Jin Hee, she encountered her former senior officer Jae Won (played by Park Sung Hoon) at the demoted police station. From their first meeting, where they clashed due to Jin Hee's embarrassing mistake, they kept bumping into each other amid various incidents. In the sixth episode, Jae Won witnessed Jin Hee with her male friend, which made him show a subtly jealous expression, igniting excitement. The day when Jin Hee and Jae Won will display the classic elements of romance is not far away.

Intriguing Mysteries: Various Incidents Keep the Audience on Edge

From the early stages, Not Others has been unfolding a series of incidents, such as child abuse, domestic violence, and stalking, immersing the audience in the narrative. The tightly woven storylines lead to Eun Mi, Jin Hee, and Jae Won, who work as a perfect team to solve the cases. Viewers felt a sense of satisfaction seeing them take revenge on the culprits in their unique ways.

However, one unsolved case remains—the mysterious man following Eun Mi all this time. The hidden clues throughout the story have kept the viewers guessing and speculating, adding to the excitement. The charm of deducing and enjoying the mystery while staying engaged with the intriguing developments makes Not Others even more special. The unanswered mystery in Not Others has fans eagerly awaiting its resolution.

The rising popularity of Not Others is no fluke but well-founded. As it reaches a turning point, with romance and mystery becoming more compelling, the seventh episode, set to be released on August 7th at 10 PM on Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, ENA Channel, and Tving, promises even greater excitement.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/not-others-ena-drama-tops-viewership-ratings-reasons-behind-its-soaring-popularity

 

 

[partyon]

@Ameera Ali @Learry @kokodus @joccu @africandramalover

 

Mom taking physical therapy to the next level - teaching the halmonis how to be thugs.

 

 

Never seen halmonis swear so much.

 

[partyon]

@africandramalover @joccu @Ameera Ali Am on ep 4 now, and I just can't get used to Park Sung Hoon in a good role. He still keeps giving me serial killer vibes.

 

Btw, pretty sure the guy complaining about the lights might be one of the stalkers. Not sure if there is one or two. I just noticed that there is a gray hoodie and a black hoodie.

[joccu]

@partyon  the guy complaining about the lights is definitely one of the bad guys. 

[partyon]

 

 

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[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 7 !

 

“Not Others” Continues To Set New Personal Best In Viewership Ratings

 

“Not Others” continues its perfect streak of setting new personal bests each week!

 

According to Nielsen Korea, episode 7 of ENA’s “Not Others” garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 3.873 percent. This is a small increase from its previous episode’s rating of 3.623 percent, once again renewing its personal best. The drama has proved its impressive viewership power by continuing to rise in ratings every broadcast since the premiere episode.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1605861wpp/not-others-continues-to-set-new-personal-best-in-viewership-ratings-2

[larus]

Continuing its winning streak, the ENA drama Not Others achieved a new personal-best rating of 3.87% for its seventh episode. With that, the K-drama retains its spot as the most-watched Monday-Tuesday show on ENA. 

 

 

 

When and where to watch the K-drama Not Others?

Episode 8 of Not Others will air on August 8th (Tuesday). The K-drama is available to stream on Viki. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/my-lovely-liar-heartbeat-maintain-steady-viewership

[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 8 !.

 

“Not Others” Ratings Soar To New All-Time High

ENA’s “Not Others” continues its impressive run!

 

According to Nielsen Korea, the August 8 broadcast of “Not Others” achieved an average nationwide viewership rating of 3.91 percent, setting yet another new personal best in ratings. In addition to maintaining its perfect streak of setting a new personal best in viewership ratings with each episode, “Not Others” is setting the greatest drama ratings for ENA since their hit drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1606064wpp/not-others-ratings-soar-to-new-all-time-high

 

[larus]

"Not Others" Kim Hye Eun Showcases the Essence of Girl Crush

by Hazel Jung, August 8, 2023

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In the Genie TV original drama Not Others, Kim Hye Eun portrays the role of Kim Mi Jung, a one-of-a-kind friend to Kim Eun Mi (played by Jeon Hye Jin) and a second mother to Jin Hee (played by Choi Soo Young). She possesses infinite charisma and has been receiving enthusiastic support from the viewers.
 

 

 

Mi Jung is a loyal and reliable figure who saved Eun Mi from past domestic violence and school bullying. Before graduating high school, Eun Mi became a single mother to Jin Hee, and Mi Jung stood by her side unconditionally. She is a great friend and a protective presence that Eun Mi and Jin Hee can't do without. Kim Hye Eun portrays this captivating elder sister-like friend with delicate acting, conveying the meaning of another family bond.

From her first appearance, Mi Jung's extraordinary friendship with Eun Mi and her deep and warm affection for Jin Hee has shown her strong presence. As the story unfolds, her actions become even more compelling. When Jin Hong (played by Ahn Jae Wook), Jin Hee's biological father, appears and disrupts Eun Mi's life, Mi Jung exudes a mad, intense gaze that dominates the atmosphere. While she expressed suppressed anger calmly in the past, this time, she unleashes her girl crush power to seek long-awaited revenge, providing a refreshing and enjoyable spectacle that draws attention.

In particular, when she sees Eun Mi still troubled by Jin Hong and yearning to date him again, Mi Jung firmly advises her sharply, displaying the ideal image of the friend everyone desires.

Kim Hye Eun in Not Others portrays a relatable and charming master of deception, showcasing an independent and stylish woman. As an irresistible character that viewers can't help but love, she elevates the immersion in the drama. Her boundless acting talent realistically brings her character to life, evoking empathy. As a result, there are high expectations about how she will continue to capture the audience's hearts.

Not Others, a Genie TV original, is released every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM KST on Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, ENA Channel, and Tving.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/not-others-kim-hye-eun-showcases-the-essence-of-girl-crush

 

[partyon]

@joccu @africandramalover Am watching ep 7 now. Just started and this is the first time the mom is actually pissing me off with her selfishness. She just said "just treat him like a sugar daddy" to the daughter while the dad heard it. She obviously knew he would hear it. Very passive aggressive and not cool at all.

 

I mean, sure, I can understand that she's unhappy about the fact that he left her alone and pregnant, and that she is in no hurry to fully forgive him (am actually wondering if she's just trying to play a game with him right now or smth). But please be an adult and talk it out instead of treating him like dirt. Also, maybe take your own daughter's feelings into account a bit as well?

 

Mom seems to be one of those who easily steps over other people's boundaries.

 

EDIT: Am feeling quite sorry for the dad. No one is being really nice towards him. Sure, I get that he abandoned mom and a daughter he didn't know he had. But I have a strong feeling he didn't do it on purpose and was pressured into doing it by his family. Maybe they threatened they would hurt mom otherwise. He seems like a decent guy. Would be nice to see them give him the benefit of the doubt.

[partyon]

@joccu @africandramalover Why am I getting weird vibes from Jin Su....?

 

Is he a bad guy after all? Am still wondering about the gray hoodie vs black hoodie and if they are actually 2 different people?

[joccu]

@partyon  I still need to catch up. I planning on watching this week episodes tomorrow. 

[larus]

Buzzworthy K-Drama "Not Others" Gains High Viewership Ratings

by Hazel Jung, August 11, 2023

 

 

The Genie TV original drama Not Others is gaining recognition for its rising viewership ratings and buzzworthiness scores, capturing the interest of living room audiences. Depicting the dynamic household life of a witty mother and her extraordinary daughter, along with their charming and romantic interactions, Not Others has earned praise as a well-crafted drama due to its engaging script, meticulous direction, and the chemistry among the cast members.

These elements have converged to elevate the viewership ratings and buzz surrounding Not Others. Starting with a rating of 1.3% among paid households nationwide on its debut episode aired on July 17th, the drama reached an impressive 3.9% on its 8th episode (broadcast on August 8th), marking a remarkable increase of over three times in viewership ratings. Consistently achieving its own record for the highest viewership ratings since its premiere, Not Others has secured the top spot among Monday-Tuesday dramas. The drama's strength is also evident in the consistent upward curve on the viewership ratings graph.

 

 

The buzzworthy K-drama Not Others is equally remarkable. Not Others secured the 3rd spot in the overall content ranking for the 4th week of July (July 20th-26th) and the 1st week of August (July 27th-August 2nd). Even in a time of numerous new drama releases, Not Others maintains a robust score that refuses to wane.

Furthermore, according to data from Good Data Corporation, a K-Contents competitiveness analysis specialist, in the TV-OTT drama buzzworthy category for the 1st week of August (as of August 7th), Not Others showcased a 45.2% increase in points. This breaks its own previous record and is a testament to the overwhelming acclaim it has received online.

As Not Others races towards the latter part of its story, the romance and mystery surrounding the mother and daughter are expected to deepen even further. The anticipated conclusion they will face and the meticulous unfolding of this process, digging into viewers' emotions, are subjects of curiosity and expectation.

Meanwhile, the Genie TV original drama Not Others is available on Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, ENA Channel, and Tving.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/buzzworthy-k-drama-not-others-gains-high-viewership-ratings

 

 

 

[larus]

Not Others: Episodes 7-8

by Dramaddictally

Mom and Dad are officially dating, which shifts the dynamic between mother and daughter a bit. While Mom continues to put herself at the center, our new third wheel takes some pressure off our overburdened cop. And with all these well-observed relationships tugging at my emotions, I’m forgiving any of the interjected nonsense that takes place in between.

 

EPISODES 7-8

 

When we ended last week, Jin-hee had just discovered that her mother’s new flirtation (none other than Jin-hee’s dad) would be joining them on vacation. As I had hoped, the drama treats the situation with respect and doesn’t take it lightly when Jin-hee is super angry at her mother.

Eun-mi, though, steps up her self-centered routine and basically tells Jin-hee to get over it. She’s brought Jin-hong along to seduce him — and also because he’s paying. But being there puts Jin-hong in an awkward situation, wanting to please both Eun-mi and Jin-hee, which is impossible because the two never get along or agree on anything.

 

At the start, Jin-hong takes Jin-hee’s side when it comes to decision-making about the trip. When she wants to eat lobster as their first meal, and Eun-mi doesn’t, he chooses the seafood place – even though he’s allergic to shellfish. Everyone finds out about this self-sacrificing decision when he breaks out in hives after accidentally eating something he shouldn’t.

All around, Jin-hong is easily embarrassed, very sensitive, and overly eager to please. All of this annoys Eun-mi, who’s starting to regret inviting him. Not only do they have nothing in common (he goes to bed early and gets up before dawn to read books), but she really can’t stand that he’s not taking her side about all the petty things she and Jin-hee argue about. His presence there is actually making things a lot worse between the women.

 

Things start to change when the three are waiting in line at a tourist attraction and a man collapses nearby. Jin-hong dives into doctor mode immediately, diagnosing a possible stroke and taking charge to keep the man alive until the medics arrive. Both Eun-mi and Jin-hee look impressed and each follows his command to take the man’s pulse and call an ambulance (which is cute because it uses each of their skills as a physical therapist and a police officer).

 

Afterward, Eun-mi criticizes Jin-hee when Jin-hee wants to move on and see the sights they came to see. Jin-hee goes off on her own for a little while and continues to feel guilty and sorry for her existence, while Eun-mi threatens Jin-hong for attention. She doesn’t want him getting close to Jin-hee and she won’t date him if he continues to try. Jin-hong ends up apologizing to her (just like Jin-hee always does).

 

Later, Jin-hee talks to Jin-hong (who she calls ahjussi) and tells him to just focus on taking care of Eun-mi and not her. His main concern is whether or not this would really make Jin-hee comfortable, and when she says that it would, he agrees. And this is where the real turnaround happens.

The women start following his suggestions for sites to visit and they love every place he takes them. And Eun-mi gets off Jin-hee’s back because she’s happy with all of Jin-hong’s attention. She’s so happy in fact that she asks him to officially start dating, and he can’t contain his smile. Finally, the women have a buffer between them that’s working.

 

The only problem is that Jin-hee gets so comfortable with Jin-hong escorting her mom everywhere once they get back to Seoul, that she decides not to put her mom on police protection. The murderer is still walking around somewhere but Jin-hee worries that if Eun-mi enters formal protection, her identity will be further exposed. So, when Eun-mi gets attacked one night while she’s walking home alone, Jin-hee blames Jin-hong for not being there.

 

more https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/08/not-others-episodes-7-8/

[larus]

Sooyoung Takes The Lead In Protecting Her Team In “Not Others”

Drama Preview

Aug 14, 2023

by M. Lim

 

Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and her team will show brilliant chemistry in the next episode of “Not Others”!

Based on a popular webtoon, “Not Others” is a comedy drama that tells the delightful cohabitation story of a clumsy mother and her coolheaded daughter. Jeon Hye Jin stars as Eun Mi, a bubbly physical therapist and single mother with a 29-year-old daughter. Sooyoung plays Eun Mi’s daughter Kim Jin Hee, a police station patrol team leader who urgently needs to crack down on her mother rather than on her cases.

In the newly released stills, Kim Jin Hee is staring at a computer screen with her brows furrowing in concern. By her side, Jang Soo Jin (Ahn So Yo), the head of the management team, fixes her gaze on the same spot with a worried expression. What new crisis will Namchon Police Station face and what incident has stirred such reactions?

 

 

On the other hand, the last still offers a starkly contrasting ambiance. Despite their initial clash, Kim Jin Hee and her team share joyous embraces, their faces reflecting a sense of relief. In the next episode, viewers will be able to witness the story and chemistry of Kim Jin Hee’s team at Namchon Police Station, who have built trust and loyalty through shared trials and triumphs.

The production team commented, “Team leader Kim Jin Hee will step up to protect her team members when they face an unfortunate situation. Viewers will be deeply moved by Kim Jin Hee’s endless effort and passion that she exhibits for the sake of her people. In addition, the chemistry of the Namchon Police Station officers who are working together to solve the case will be depicted in an impactful way. We ask for your interest as Sooyoung, Kim Dong Soo, Ahn So Yo, Yoon Seok Hyun, and Yu Bi showcase their impeccable teamwork and chemistry [in the forthcoming episode].”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1606985wpp/sooyoung-takes-the-lead-in-protecting-her-team-in-not-others

 

[larus]

The ENA drama Not Others reached a new highest viewership of 4.52% for its ninth episode. Considering the rating trends, the drama will probably bag 5% viewership before it hits the finale. 

 

 

When and where to watch the K-drama Not Others?

Episode 10 of Not Others will air on August 15th (Tuesday). The K-drama is available to stream on Viki. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/heartbeat-heads-into-finale-with-improved-ratings-my-lovely-liar-sets-personal-record