Peninsula: The Best Actor Begins with a Breakup

Chapter 97 exceeded the expected ratings.

Ten point eight percent!

The AGB national viewership rating of "Fight for My Way" was 10.8%, and the viewership rating in Seoul reached 11.4%.

This starting point is already quite good for a late-night Monday-Tuesday drama, even though the crew had previously made ratings agreements of 20% and 30%.

In fact, the most reliable prediction in everyone's mind was only around 6%, but no one expected it to be so much more.

Not only did the ratings exceed everyone's expectations, the topic of Ming Yan and Kim Ji-won's collaboration again also landed on NAVER's hot search list, and many netizens were discussing the acting skills of the two leading actors.

"After watching 'Descendants of the Sun,' I thought Mingyan could only play more serious characters. I didn't expect that he could digest a role like Gao Dongwan so well."

"Oppa welded me in front of the TV with that face."

"My couple is such a good match, they look perfect just standing there."

Kim Min-hye was enthusiastically discussing netizens' comments with Kim Ji-soo on his phone, but Mingyan could hear a bit of the tone of a water army.

The TV series has just been released, so why have so many emotions? A lot of the content has not been unfolded yet.

Although his company is not a large company in the traditional sense, such as BH Entertainment, its parent company is under CJ, which is not a free company either.

Kim Eun-sook's success in the screenwriting circle and her connections with so many people naturally require the support and promotion of capital.

As Kim Eun-sook's only student and artist, Mingyan certainly has access to good resources.

Some marketing methods have already started to work before the TV series is aired.

"Okay, stop reading." Mingyan interrupted his niece and said, "Minyu, you and Zhixiu should learn some good things and avoid some bad habits."

Jin Zhixiu's eyebrows suddenly raised: "Ah, what do you mean?"

"Go if you want."

"Ouni, why doesn't my uncle look so happy?" Jin Minyue lowered his voice and asked quietly.

The little guy didn't know much about ratings, so it was hard to judge whether the data was good or bad for the time being, but the comments section of the forum were indeed mostly full of praise.

"He's pretending."

Kim Ji-soo glanced at someone with a smile on her face.

It's quite interesting to see this guy being so happy yet trying to act so arrogantly. I really don't know how he understands being someone else's elder.

"So... this data is considered good."

Kim Ji-soo smiled and patted Kim Min-woon's little head: "Of course."

She had already made a guest appearance in a TV series before her debut as an idol, playing a small role in "Producer" starring Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Kong Hyo-jin, and IU.

Therefore, Kim Ji-soo knows some basic common sense about the acting circle, and it is just right for her to explain it to Kim Min-woon now.

"My uncle is so awesome!"

"Yeah, he's awesome!"

……

Mingyan hurriedly finished the takeaway ordered by Kim Jisoo at home and went out.

That woman did what she said. Although she couldn't make hangover soup, she was good at spending money, and a lot of it.

“knock knock…”

He was humming a song while driving.

Apart from anything else, Twice's songs really sound energetic and can inexplicably make people feel more lively.

10.8% viewership ratings far exceeded Mingyan's best expectation of 8%, representing his first solid step on the road to becoming a leading man. Whether it was "Descendants of the Sun" or "Goblin: The Lonely and Great God," he was only second in the cast, and all the excitement was for others.

Although it cannot be said that I have not benefited at all, but always playing a supporting role will make me yearn for the moment when I will become the biggest focus.

Thanks to the success of "Fight for My Way", this dream finally became possible.

How can I not be in a good mood?
When he arrived at the crew, the staff's faces were filled with happy smiles. When they saw Mingyan coming, they greeted him with a smile, and some of them were even quite respectful.

It is clear that past achievements and achievements as a leading actor are two different things, and to win respect, one still has to rely on oneself.

What the entertainment industry lacks the least is villains who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak.

"Director nim, I didn't expect that the ratings agreement would have to be fulfilled just after it was made." Ming Yan shouted at the top of his voice when he saw Jin Najing from afar.

Be low-key during the filming and hard work process, and be more high-profile when you achieve results.

If you have a stern face, people who know you will think you are humble, but those who don’t think you are putting on airs.

Jin Najing's face was full of smiles: "Yeah, I didn't expect it."

She knew she had not made a mistake. According to the theme of "Fight for My Way", a viewership rating of 5 or 6 percent would be considered acceptable. Unexpectedly, it created a small miracle.

Ten point eight percent, I can’t even imagine it.

This must have the added bonus of Ming Yan and Kim Ji Won CP, especially the male lead.

Starting from "Descendants of the Sun", Ming Yan starred in two consecutive hit dramas that may leave his name in the history of Korean dramas. Although he was not the protagonist, he reaped a lot of traffic and popularity.

The discussion on the Internet has remained high.

Both fans and passers-by were full of expectations for this young man's first starring work, which was ultimately reflected in the ratings data.

Jin Najing now admires her vision at that time very much. What's wrong with the director and screenwriter coming to find the male lead together? He just has the potential and ability.

If it were someone else, the pairing of the male and female protagonists would definitely not be such a hot topic.

It also saves money on publicity and promotion.

Kim Ji-won looked at Mingyan across the crowd.

The drama is a hit, and she, as the leading actress, can also reap a lot of benefits. Her agent was already discussing the preparations for a fan meeting after the filming of "Fight for My Way" was completed on the way here.

That's what actors do. They should work harder while their work is popular, and rest well the rest of the time.

"The lemons are here, let's eat them today."

Assistant Director Jin Donghui walked in holding a small box.

Their ratings agreement was posted on the official website after the first broadcast, and there is no way to go back on it.

Of course, the one about getting married was not included. Only a crazy person would do that.

Everyone immediately started sighing. If they had known, they would not have said "eat lemon" at that time. It was like digging a hole for themselves. However, although they said this, everyone had a smile on their face.

Kim Na-jeong took the lead, followed closely by Ming-yeon and Kim Ji-won.

"Hiss..." Ming Yan narrowed his eyes. He didn't know where this lemon was bought from, but it was really sour.

Kim Ji-won took a bite and then secretly gave the rest to someone next to her.

"Nuna, you..."

"Don't talk, just eat."

(End of this chapter)