Korean Drama Producer Reveals Reasons Why Lee Min Ho's Drama 'THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH' is Less Popular

Kapanlagi.com - Drama Lee Min Ho THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH has experienced a decline in ratings. The average rating per episode can only reach 6-8 percent. Korean netizens have harshly criticized and said that the career of the scriptwriter, Kim Eun Sook, has ended.

Seeing this, one of the Korean drama producers and TV critics spoke up. He revealed the reasons why Lee Min Ho's drama is less popular among many people.

"No amount of money can force a drama to succeed. Scenario writer Kim Eun Sook and actor Lee Min Ho come with a high price. They are important figures in the Korean drama world. However, their teamwork clearly does not match the money that comes in," said one of the producers in the South Korean entertainment industry.

1. High Production Costs

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According to Koreaboo, THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH is estimated to have spent more than US$25 million for the entire production. With that cost, each episode costs US$1.5 to 2 million.

Furthermore, one person from the Korean drama production team said that this drama may not necessarily be a loss. This is because the drama is broadcasted on SBS and Netflix.

"Speaking of numbers, the producer of THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH may not lose money. Selling their title to SBS and Netflix has actually paid off most of the production costs," he said.

2. Reaping Pros and Cons

Korean netizens have criticized and also shown support. Here are some opinions they expressed about the drama THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH.

"The drama failed. There are too many characters with too little background. The plot is all over the place. I can still accept Lee Min Ho's acting. But when I see Jung Eun Chae and Woo Do Hwan... I don't know what to say. How was their casting process? Their characters don't seem to fit in the drama."

Not only criticism, other netizens claimed to truly enjoy the drama starring Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun. They said that there are still a few weeks left to see the development of the drama.

"If you don't like it, stop commenting. Kim Eun Sook has tried her best and the cast members have done their best. One way to show appreciation is by supporting them."

(kor/lmp)