MOON LOVERS – SCARLET HEART: RYEO
RANKED FIRST
IN SBS DRAMA LINEUP
(GOOD DATA CORPORATION)
MOON LOVERS – SCARLET HEART: RYEO
THE BEST SBS DRAMA
Did Good Data Corporation spring a surprise on the South Korean
public recently? In a report by Osen based on the data produced by Good Data
Corporation, SBS’s Moon Lovers - Scarlet Heart: Ryeo ranks THIRD out of the
‘Top 50 KDramas 2016’.
The Wang So-Hae Soo couple is also ranked as one of the best
drama couples.
 
KBS’s Descendants of the Sun is ranked first and Moonlight
Drawn By Clouds, also from KBS, is second.
Therefore, it means that Moon Lovers – Scarlet Heart Ryeo is
SBS’s ‘Best Drama in 2016’.
One of
the ‘Best Couples’
As for the other SBS dramas, Doctors ranks seventh (7),
Jealousy Incarnate is tenth (10), The Legend of the Blue Sea is number 13 and
Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim is ranked 26.
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A GLOBAL SUCCESS
LEE JOON GI
AND
MOON LOVERS – SCARLET HEART: RYEO
In the article by Osen it was noted that Good Data Corporation had
carried out surveys based on online netizens' response to the dramas, blogs,
SNS etc* to arrive at their results. It is said that the top-ranked dramas
are the most discussed dramas.
Descendants of the Sun is reported to have obtained 646,903
points (3.367%), followed by Moonlight Drawn By Clouds (1.954%) and then,
Scarlet Heart (1.781%). That Scarlet Heart is beaten by DOTS and Moonlight
Drawn By Clouds is quite interesting. The difference between MDBC and MLSHR
is negligible. Scarlet Heart is far too close for comfort. Would Lee Joon Gi’s
fans believe the data? They are perhaps waiting to protest.
One good thing about the Good Data report is that it has, at
least, prevented Moon Lovers - Scarlet Heart: Ryeo, its cast and production staff from being
victimised. When one thinks of it, many of the MLSHR thespians and staff have
put in so much time, energy and odd hours to produce such a stupendous drama only
to be steamrolled by the unfair and vicious online commenters and nearly crushed by the ambiguous and debatable drama rankings.
The traditional ratings seemed to
be the gospel truth not too long ago. But the truth is finally trickling out.
Imagine if there was no Good Data!
Although the Good Data report is about dramas, not actors, the
issue of the ‘Best Actor’ has to be raised. Song Joong-ki had been presented with the Seoul International Best
Actor Award 2016 because of the high ratings of DOTS.
If he had been presented with an international award, it means
he and DOTS had generated a lot of buzz from the international community.
Research into the buzz created by the international drama
community is based mostly on English-based drama sites. It is believed that the South Koreans would
generally write their comments in their own language.
In a previous article, two (2) examples of English-based
drama sites have been provided. Below is another example. Dramabeans is
another powerful proof that MLSHR has surpassed all the other dramas in the
buzz that has been generated by the global citizens. DOTS has been overrated.
There are other examples if one cares to do further research.
The question is: Is Song Joong-ki a better actor than Lee Joon
Gi? If one says Song is one of the most popular young South Korean idols or
one of the better younger actors of the moment, it may well be true.
But, it is undeniable that Lee Joon Gi is a critically
acclaimed actor, and particularly so, in his role as Wang So. The globally
influential Lee Joon Gi and his magnificent drama, Moon Lovers – Scarlet
Heart: Ryeo, like the tentacles of the intelligent octopus, have far-reaching
global effects and a stronger Hallyu hold than DOTS. One salient difference
between the two is DOTS is made for the moment but MLSHR is made to be a
legend – an epic tale to be enjoyed for generations to come.
If Song Joong-ki deserves such an international award, so does
Lee Joon Gi. As Lee Joon Gi’s global popularity skyrockets, so does his
drama, MLSHR. Shouldn’t Lee Joon Gi garner the Seoul International Best Actor
Award in 2017? Shouldn’t other international awards be also his for the
taking?
The global audience has not only raved about Lee Joon Gi’s
spectacular performance as Wang So but also his equally unforgettable drama,
MLSHR. Lee has parlayed his dazzling acting skills into making MLSHR a
phenomenal and much-talked about drama. To the viewers, particularly the
global viewers, Lee Joon Gi’s performance is unparalleled. One may not
remember who Captain Yoo Si-jin is in the near future, but Wang So has definitely left an
indelible mark on every viewer’s mind ever since it was aired.
To all the fans and admirers, Moon Lovers – Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is
undeniably a South Korean drama masterpiece. MLSHR’s haunting character-driven
glimpse into Goryeon history has ramped up the standards of South Korean
dramas. The drama is superior to every other 2016 drama in many other ways.
Think of the astounding scenery and cinematography, the impressive
choreography of the fight action, the beautiful wardrobes, the fantastic OSTs
and the awesome script - the exciting tale with its shocking or delightful
twists and turns. Everything has the feel of an epic movie.
But, the best of all, is the unforgettable and commanding
presence of the formidable leading actor, Lee Joon Gi. He is supported by many excellent actors and actresses - the veterans as well as the younger thespians.
Unsurprisingly, the SBS drama has been acclaimed as a
resounding global success.
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THE SBS DRAMA AWARDS SEASON
2016
The SBS Drama Awards Season has finally arrived. In the
spotlight is Lee Joon Gi, a versatile star of the first-magnitude who stands
out sharply as the most outstanding and unforgettable South Korean actor. No
drama actor has won more durable success than Lee. His unquestionable appeal
to women of all ages and some enthusiastic men has made him the biggest star
this year. Wang So has induced the passionate admiration of those who have
watched the drama.
THE FOURTH PRINCE
REIMAGINED
 
It is indisputable that Lee Joon Gi has totally
revolutionised the image of Goryeo’s Fourth Prince. Lee has
smashed the conventional image of the shrewd and patient Bu Bu Jing Xin’s
Fourth Prince, and reinvented and reimagined Goryeo’s Fourth Prince. Lee Joon
Gi’s passionate portrayal of Wang So, a ferocious yet vulnerable wolfdog
prince, is the reason for the viewers’ fixation with the Fourth Prince. Lee’s
compelling performance has won him an enduring place in the South Korean drama
industry as he has evoked critical esteem for his brilliant performance.
MLSHR is a drama that is scripted to last. It makes for good
entertainment for years to come - thanks to its excellent writing and the
cast, especially Lee Joon Gi. The drama is one of life’s guilty pleasures – it is an
addictive drama that is being watched over and over again by many fascinated viewers.
While Moon Lovers – Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is an adaptation of the
novel Bu Bu Jing Xin, the drama is not a carbon copy of the scripted events
in the novel. Most of the incidents have deviated from the novel except for a
few iconic scenes like Hae Soo kneeling in the lashing rain and being protected
by Wang So’s billowy robes. Although the MLSHR Wang So–Hae Soo boat trip is
reminiscent of the one taken by Yinzhen and Ruoxi to the lotus-filled lake in
Bu Bu Jing Xin, Lee Joon Gi has made the boat scene his very own by rowing the
boat around the lake and cheekily rocking the boat. He has such good rollicking
fun!
MOMENT OF TRUTH
Few things are more powerful than actor-fan connection in the
South Korean entertainment world. Lee Joon Gi’s domestic and global fans rally around him and would be watching to see whether SBS is going to present the megawatt star with the prestigious Daesang award, an award that he
totally deserves. The core issue and the burning question on every fan’s mind
is: ‘Would SBS dispense, with justice or dispense with justice? Would Lee Joon Gi be feted by SBS?
The Moon Lovers – Scarlet Heart: Ryeo audience are all rooting
for Lee Joon Gi and will be keeping their fingers crossed that he would sweep
the awards, including the Daesang. The year-end SBS drama
awards show is expected to be a stunning triumph for the gorgeous South Korean
heartthrob.
Sentiment and drama commentary have also become increasingly in
favour of the MLSHR cast. Moon Lovers – Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is also expected to sweep all the awards. The audience, in excited
expectancy, believe the show is going to be a blast.
All the popular SBS drama stars are gearing up for the big
night on New Year’s Eve.
AWARDS FOR LEE JOON GI
      
Lee Joon Gi should win at least six awards:
The
Grand Prize (The Daesang)
The
K-Wave Star Award
The Popularity
Award – The Netizen Popularity Award
The Best
Couple Award (with IU – Lee Ji-Eun)
The Producer's
Award
The Most
Iconic Character (Wang So) of all time
(such a
character, played so passionately by Lee Joon Gi, only appears once in a blue
moon in the South Korean drama industry)
The Friendship Award (How does one interpret the award? Lee is so nice and friendly with the other actors / actresses and the production staff. He makes the work atmosphere conducive and productive for everyone. He even teaches the younger ones how to act. He is the Master-Actor) Perhaps, the powers that be have many other ideas.   
AWARDS FOR THE REST OF THE CAST
Now, what about the rest of the cast? No one should forget their role in raising the popularity of the drama. They should also receive some awards.
Park Ji Young as Queen Shinmyung Soonsung
 IU as Go Ha Jin / Hae Soo 
Jung Kyung Soon as Queen Shin Jung
Kang Ha Neul as Wang Wook
Jo Min Ki as Wang Geon / King Taejo
 Kim Sung Kyoon as Choi Ji Mong 
Kang Han Na as Hwangbo Yeonhwa
Hong Jong Hyun as Wang Yo
And so on.
AWARDS FOR THE DRAMA
Many have proclaimed that the drama is like a long movie because
of the way it is shot, so Moon Lovers – Scarlet Heart: Ryeo should also receive
all of the awards below (if there are such awards).
The Drama of the Year 2016
The Best Fictional-Historical Drama of all Time
The Most Popular Drama
The Best Cinematography
The Best Wardrobe (The more important characters have enviable
wardrobes - Wang So has been dressed to kill, oops .. to thrill!)
The Best Fight Choreography
The Outstanding Korean Drama OSTs
The Best Writer
The Best Director
Lee Joon Gi and some of the cast and production staff should also be presented with international and other Korean drama
awards such as the Seoul International Drama Festival awards in 2017 (the Grand Prize, the Best Actor, the Best Actress, the Best Director and the Best Writer).
Now is the time for SBS and the Drama industry to give Lee Joon
Gi the respect he deserves for bringing the iconic character, Wang So, to
life and for having driven the Hallyu wave even further. And it is also the
moment - to reward all those who have been involved in making Moon Lovers –
Scarlet Heart: Ryeo a real masterpiece!
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