JCW is a main lead. I don't think he would accept a role he thinks is unfair for his status, he has enough say…
People who like the FL will finish the series with positive remarks. People who are watching for the story itself will finish the series. However, people who are watching for JCW and don’t care about the story will drop it after hours s character dies.
There are many types of audience and fans. Not limited to one person.
JCW is a main lead. I don't think he would accept a role he thinks is unfair for his status, he has enough say…
It’s a fact that he is second main lead not first.
Please do your own research. There’s nothing wrong with A-list actors doing second leads, it’s just not a good idea for the production ratings/rewards. Also not good to be SML at their prime.
I think if you actually read the synopsis/storyline you will understand.
Also, please read my first response to your to comprehend.
Most people watch because of their faves, and they don’t like seeing their faves dying early on in the drama. There’s evidence about this on the internet, SM and even here on the comments’ trial.
JCW is a main lead. I don't think he would accept a role he thinks is unfair for his status, he has enough say…
He is SML (second main lead), meaning that he’s appearance is not the focus.
From the storyline the focus is FL, she was probably gonna be overshadowed by JCW, had he stayed longer. We don’t know if he was offered main ML or SML, let’s not make assumptions about that.
My opinion is from observation of his fans. Mark this comment, the ratings are gonna drop after his character death. This will is the reason many screenwriters kill the main lead at the last episode if he has to die.
Nowadays they even create fantasies of leads meeting in heaven to boost ratings by making viewers happy. E.g. the red sleeves.
Thank you so much. This helps. I’ve watched all the example ones. Princess Royal I dropped, there was too much airtime for the SML, and something missing in the script. Loved Kunning Palace, it was well executed and The Double.
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There are many types of audience and fans. Not limited to one person.
Please do your own research. There’s nothing wrong with A-list actors doing second leads, it’s just not a good idea for the production ratings/rewards. Also not good to be SML at their prime.
I think if you actually read the synopsis/storyline you will understand.
Also, please read my first response to your to comprehend.
Most people watch because of their faves, and they don’t like seeing their faves dying early on in the drama. There’s evidence about this on the internet, SM and even here on the comments’ trial.
From the storyline the focus is FL, she was probably gonna be overshadowed by JCW, had he stayed longer. We don’t know if he was offered main ML or SML, let’s not make assumptions about that.
My opinion is from observation of his fans. Mark this comment, the ratings are gonna drop after his character death. This will is the reason many screenwriters kill the main lead at the last episode if he has to die.
Nowadays they even create fantasies of leads meeting in heaven to boost ratings by making viewers happy. E.g. the red sleeves.
A big and hard miss for the production. We are coming from Empress Ki and want him to have a happy ending as king.
Dropping after his scenes.
You will need another drama or two to watch Princess Royal without being too irritated by SML and ML being made a simp.
I’m still new in cdramas. So I can’t really differentiate all the historical genres besides historical dramas based on true stories/real history.
I’m still new in cdramas. So I can’t really differentiate all the historical genres besides historical dramas based on true stories/real history.