Korean actress Choi Ji-woo makes a disastrous comeback into drama acting; her latest TV drama “Air City” has ended with a 9.4% (or 10.7% according to another stat) rating for its final episode in Korea.
Air City is Choi’s first Korean drama in 3 years; she was (perhaps still is) one of the most popular Korean actress after starring in a few popular TV dramas like Winter Sonata and Stairway to Heaven etc.
Air City however performed poorly since its premiere in May. A good Korean drama would have a rating of over 20%; whereas super-popular shows like “Dae Jang Geum” (Jewel of the Palace) had an average rating close to 50%… an around 10% rating is really a disappointment considering the cast they have in the drama.
Korean press has analyzed the ‘failure’ for lack of storyline despite an interesting background of the aviation industry. Some critics claimed that the drama was too focus in love tangle and ignore the other potential plots.
July 11th, 2007 at 5:39 am
hey yummy, nothing related to this post, sorry, but please could you keep us informed about jackie chan’s search for his disciple. any news or updates about how the show is coming together would be great, thanks!
July 11th, 2007 at 11:28 am
bang… sorry I don’t have much info about that. I am not sure if the show has started, all recent Jackie’s news seemed to be surrounding the filming of his movie with Jet Li. I will keep an eye on it.
July 22nd, 2007 at 2:28 pm
watched the entire drama series yesterday, ji woo is still very beautiful and her acting is great. wish to see her again soon.
July 25th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
Dear Yummy,
I just bought the above series starred by CJW but I haven’t watched it yet. Anyway, as soon as I finish it, I will post my opinion here.
By the way Yummy, It’s out of the above topic. I’m a big fan of K-Drama. Charmed by korean good looking actors and actresses, their storyline, the view in the drama and their good soundtrack they have made me fallen in love . FYI, I just found your website today. However, I would be happy if you could provide us the latest news and profile of K-actors and actresses as well as review and comment of the latest K-Drama, as well. Pls respond! Thx Yummy and Bye……
July 25th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
ZAHRA… hope you will enjoy the drama.
This website covers entertainment news mainly from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and some other places occasionally… which does include latest news about some Korean stars and K-Drama.
I am not sure what you want me to respond… the website is here and will be updated as it is, as usual.
August 1st, 2007 at 4:46 am
Air City might be a failure in Korea, but I read a lot of positive comments from viewers of this drama in the web. I, myself, think that this is one of the best korean drama ever because it’s very different from the previous that I watched before. This drama is full of exciting events, blockbuster actions, little romance & little comedy unlike the regular melodramatic dramas that most korean movies were. Poor girl, rich boy or vice versa, sickness or death of the leading characters. I’m quite sure this drama will be received much much better internationally. I loved Choi Ji Woo on this drama, very different from her previous characters. She’s a very strong willed woman on this drama, great acting. Lee Jung Jae & Lee Jin Wook were very good also. I loved this drama & plan to buy it when the DVD comes out.
August 1st, 2007 at 11:07 am
Nora… well, hope that it is as good as you claimed.
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Can anyone tell me whether this tape “Air City” will it be
available in Singapore and yes do you know when?
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:39 pm
No idea yet.
October 2nd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
AZN TV (New York City) will show “Air City” in November 2007. I love this drama which I saw in Veoh. It’s so different from other Korean dramas. It’s lot of action, some romance & some comedy. I will surely watch it again in AZN TV. I’m pretty sure “Air City” will do much better internationally. It’s more like a Hollywood type movie/drama. Choi Ji Woo, Lee Jung Jae, Lee Jin Wook & the rest of the cast did great acting job. I just hope there’ll be Air City #2, #3, etc.
January 29th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
DVD of “Air City” is already available in Singapore. Anyway, I hope to see Choi Ji Woo acting with Kwon Sang Woo again and I believe their partnership would shoot up the rating like Stairway to Heaven ! They are the best couple I’ve enjoyed watching the most in Korean drama !
February 17th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I agree with Hokkaido. Choi Ji Woo & Kwon Sang Woo are the best Korean drama partner. Their chemistry in Stairway to Heaven was superb. I hope & pray that they get to collaborate in another drama again. I’m hoping that the South Korean producers/directors give them another chance to be partners again in a new drama or movie & I’m very confident that it will be a big hit again like Stairway to Heaven (but please no sad ending, just a good storyline). I like “Air City”, a very different type of Korean drama. I think it’s better than CSI. I hope they make Air City #2 with the same cast members.
I’m looking forward in seeing Choi Ji Woo, Lee Jung Jae & Lee Jin Wook in another episode of Air City. It’s a group effort to make it succeed..