On May 22, the romantic comedy starring Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun soared to its highest viewership ratings yet by far. According to Nielsen Korea, “My Royal Nemesis” shot to an average nationwide rating of 9.5 percent, marking an impressive jump of 3.5 percentage points from its previous all-time high of 6.0 percent—and making it the most-watched program of any kind to air on Friday.
Seo Ri is such a badass. I love her bluntness. Lim Ji Yeong acting is great. I haven't seen Heo Nam Jun in anything else but I like him too, especially those little body language he has when he is with Seo Ri. Great chemistry. I am also intrigued by Mun Do's plan against Sa Gye and how Seo Ri will be involved as their relationship progress.
It's not your thing and that's ok, but many fluffy low stakes bls have a higher rating on mdl than Only Friends.…
Yes you are right. I don't watch a series based on the ratings. It was just a quick observation when I checked both MDL pages. I was just surprised since this season was more divisive but yeah it's just a number.
I am glad Yumi found her happy ending although it was indeed rushed (to be fair, it is also similar in the webtoon, Sun Rook isn't written as deeply as Woong or Babi). The cells are really the highlight of the show. I am always amazed at how creative they showcased each cell and the animations are top-notched! The ending with all the cells at Yumi and Sun Rook's wedding was so cute!!
The chemistry and the storyline between all the couples are so weak lol. Even Mix's great acting can't save the lame conflicts and characters.
None of the couples in this season hold a candle to Season 1: Ray/Sand Boston/Nick Top/Mew
All three couples were so intense and their conflicts actually drives the story and elevates the characters and the show. Compare to this season which is so boring and disappointing. I can't believe the rating for this season is 8.2 and Season 1 is 8.0. I wouldn't give this season higher than 2 or 3 (mainly for Mix's acting).
I really love the video game scene and the car scene afterwards. Soon Rok was able to be himself around Yumi and then able to recharged outside his home was the perfect example of showing how an introvert feels when you find that person that you are comfortable with.
Did anyone also noticed when Yumi went to see Soon Rok before she went sightseeing, Soon Rok was wearing a white shirt with a little heart (just like the X-Ray his Surgeon Cell saw at the end)? Loving the little details.
So sad this is ending next week! I hope there is a special episode aftewards (maybe their wedding or showing their life as husband and wife?)
As many have said, Tua overreaction was just strange. Why can't characters actually talk through conflict? They should just made Arnold/Dean gotten drunk and slept together then at least Tua and Jack's anger would make sense. Right now it's just dumb.
Then you have Boston showed up only to talk sense into Tua which is weird but whatever. But you might as well have Arnold witness the whole thing from the window and then get mad at Tua for unbuttoning his shirt (just like Tua got mad at Arnold for something that *almost* happened) because that's how lame the conflicts are.
This sequel is such a disappointment. It's going to be one that I watch once and will never have the urge to watch again (unless I have insomnia).
Is the character Yuho really necessary? I don't need someone else chasing after Yumi when there are only 8 episodes. More time could have spent between Yumi and SR instead. I also would have like to see more of SR Cells (like when he said out loud that Yumi and Yuho don't look good together).
It's hilarious how the Writer Cell is such a buzzkill every time the other three cells pushed Yumi towards SR. But I actually think Rational Cell should have been the buzzkill cell instead. I mean Yumi being in love should give her more inspiration as a romance novalist so the Writer Cell should have been rooting for them as well.
The writing is so weak even for a BL. The so-called conflicts are laughable. Raffy is so pathetic. Why does he like Jack again? Also Dean is so in love with Jack but we are never show why. They should have done better developing these characters. The connections between the characters in the show are just so boring right now.
What they should have done is start with Jack and Raffy as a couple. They break up and Raffy and Rome gets together. Then Jack cast Dean in the play and in the process of directing him falls for him. Raffy get jealous and tries to break them up. Maybe also have Raffy and Dean or Rome and Dean be friends so it gets messy when Raffy tries to break up Jack and Dean.
The video blackmail is dumb. Arnold and Dean didn't even kiss and they were drunk. If that is all it takes for the two couples to break up then what they have wasn't that deep anyway.
Joss and Gawin are cute together but I feel they are like in a whole different series. Their characters are such a waste.
The first two episodes are so good! I really love how all the cells work together/against each other like Manner Cells/Pride Cell with the Compliment Delivery. It's so creative! It's so funny how much Soon Rok triggers Yumi by doing so little lol. I can't wait to see Soon Rok's cells!
Don't tell me that ArnoldDean *almostkisswhiledrunk* video is suppose to cause some mess because that is weak as hell.
Raffy needs to move on from Jack. It's so tiring.
Joss and Gawin looks together but I wish there was more to their characters.
Pete stole money. Dean/Timmy: Just put it back. That's it? For embezzling money? Didn't even ask why and Pete wasn't even scared. LMAO
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BOSTON? This show desperately needs him to stir up trouble because right now it is sleep inducing without him. I mean just look at this board. No discussion on character and plot, just role play LOL
I agree with many that it's pretty boring so far. The main problem is there are barely any conflicts in the show.
Jack mad about the fanservice is weak. I mean Dean has been straight forward with him that it's just act. If they want real conflict they should have cast Boston instead of Arnold as the second Romeo. He would have stirred up trouble between Dean/Jack.
Arnold is mad that Tua is paying him out of his own pocket for his work. Really? That's the best conflict they can come up with? Paying someone for working? *gasp* LOL BTW if no one is supposedly getting paid, why do they need sponser?
HyeongJun acts like the victim but he is actually the one hurting JaeHa. JaeHa deserves a better man than him.…
Hard disagree. Try to look at things from HJ's POV. The person you matched with tells you he will go back to the show even if you don't because coming out is more important to him. What was JH's plan to do in the show if HJ didn't later join? Was he just going to come out in the show like go on dates but won't fall for anyone else (since he still claims to want to be with HJ)? I seriously doubt it. He would have pick someone else if HJ wasn't there, which means his "love" for HJ wasn't that strong. If you were HJ how would you feel?
HJ came back to the show because he wants to find anothe person that truly cared for him. He wouldn't have come back if they didn't break up. It's not that confusing.
I don't feel sympathy for JH at all. HJ deserves someone better.
Let's goooo for double digits!!
Disappointing
Tame
Overrated
Snoozefest
Aww little Seo-Jun!
None of the couples in this season hold a candle to Season 1:
Ray/Sand
Boston/Nick
Top/Mew
All three couples were so intense and their conflicts actually drives the story and elevates the characters and the show. Compare to this season which is so boring and disappointing. I can't believe the rating for this season is 8.2 and Season 1 is 8.0. I wouldn't give this season higher than 2 or 3 (mainly for Mix's acting).
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Did anyone also noticed when Yumi went to see Soon Rok before she went sightseeing, Soon Rok was wearing a white shirt with a little heart (just like the X-Ray his Surgeon Cell saw at the end)? Loving the little details.
So sad this is ending next week! I hope there is a special episode aftewards (maybe their wedding or showing their life as husband and wife?)
Then you have Boston showed up only to talk sense into Tua which is weird but whatever. But you might as well have Arnold witness the whole thing from the window and then get mad at Tua for unbuttoning his shirt (just like Tua got mad at Arnold for something that *almost* happened) because that's how lame the conflicts are.
This sequel is such a disappointment. It's going to be one that I watch once and will never have the urge to watch again (unless I have insomnia).
It's hilarious how the Writer Cell is such a buzzkill every time the other three cells pushed Yumi towards SR. But I actually think Rational Cell should have been the buzzkill cell instead. I mean Yumi being in love should give her more inspiration as a romance novalist so the Writer Cell should have been rooting for them as well.
What they should have done is start with Jack and Raffy as a couple. They break up and Raffy and Rome gets together. Then Jack cast Dean in the play and in the process of directing him falls for him. Raffy get jealous and tries to break them up. Maybe also have Raffy and Dean or Rome and Dean be friends so it gets messy when Raffy tries to break up Jack and Dean.
The video blackmail is dumb. Arnold and Dean didn't even kiss and they were drunk. If that is all it takes for the two couples to break up then what they have wasn't that deep anyway.
Joss and Gawin are cute together but I feel they are like in a whole different series. Their characters are such a waste.
Don't tell me that ArnoldDean *almostkisswhiledrunk* video is suppose to cause some mess because that is weak as hell.
Raffy needs to move on from Jack. It's so tiring.
Joss and Gawin looks together but I wish there was more to their characters.
Pete stole money. Dean/Timmy: Just put it back. That's it? For embezzling money? Didn't even ask why and Pete wasn't even scared. LMAO
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BOSTON? This show desperately needs him to stir up trouble because right now it is sleep inducing without him. I mean just look at this board. No discussion on character and plot, just role play LOL
Jack mad about the fanservice is weak. I mean Dean has been straight forward with him that it's just act. If they want real conflict they should have cast Boston instead of Arnold as the second Romeo. He would have stirred up trouble between Dean/Jack.
Arnold is mad that Tua is paying him out of his own pocket for his work. Really? That's the best conflict they can come up with? Paying someone for working? *gasp* LOL BTW if no one is supposedly getting paid, why do they need sponser?
HJ came back to the show because he wants to find anothe person that truly cared for him. He wouldn't have come back if they didn't break up. It's not that confusing.
I don't feel sympathy for JH at all. HJ deserves someone better.