"Carry me and run" causes a fever even though the ratings are still "low", why?

"Carry me and run" is a drama that attracts great attention from Korean audiences because of its "feverish" popularity. However, in contrast to the film's popularity, the rating (number of viewers) is relatively low.

The film began airing on April 8 and achieved a rating of 4,759% for episode 9 on May 6 and 5,973% for episode 10 on May 7. Compared to " Queen of Tears" - the film that is dominating the broadcast time frame with a national rating of 24%, "Carry me and run" seems "inferior".

However, the notable point is that despite the low rating, "Carry me and run" has a huge number of viewers on OTT (online movie watching) platforms. According to the TV-OTT drama popularity ranking announced by Good Data Corporation on May 8, "Carry me and run" ranked No. 1, up 23% compared to last week. Main actors Byun Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon also ranked 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the popularity rankings of drama actors.

Explaining this "paradox", Mr. Park Sang Hyuk - Head of tvN channel business said: "The movie's viewership ratings are not currently exploding, but when you narrow the target audience, the results Differences will happen. I think content based on ho.t topics instead of viewer ratings will create greater interest."

Film producer Kim Ho Joon also shared: "The most important aspect seems to be the existence of content that pleases everyone. I hope to create works that viewers will remember forever." because we only focus on ratings as an achievement."

It can be seen that "Carry me and run" is a special case when it attracts a large number of young viewers on the OTT platform but does not make a strong impression on traditional viewers.

However, the majority of viewers believe that the movie "Carry me and run" is loved by many audiences, thanks to the participation of Kim Hye Yoon and Byun Woo Seok.

Initially, "Carry me and run" was not highly appreciated in Korea because the topic "fan girls and idols" was quite familiar. However, after the participation of Byun Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, the film completely transformed and became a beloved work because of its attractive content, impressive acting, and perfect combination. perfection of the main actor couple.

Byun Woo Seok conquered the audience with his role as Ryu Sun Jae - the famous idol of the group Eclipse. To fully transform into the character, he tried to lose weight, practice dancing and sing the OST (soundtrack) himself. The song "Sudden Show" performed by him climbed to the top 100 of the Melon chart, an achievement that many famous singers also wish for.

Besides Byun Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon is also the "soul" of "Carry me and run". The actress excellently portrayed the role of Im Sol - a passionate fan gir.l of Ryu Sun Jae, who suddenly "traveled" to the past and had the opportunity to change her idol's fate. Kim Hye Yoon's diverse and emotional acting has received many compliments from experts and audiences.

Previously, sharing with the media, Kim Hye Yoon said that she tried to show many aspects of Sol - from a 34-year-old passionate fan to a determined 19-year-old student trying to change her fate. The tragic fate of the idol I love.

Meanwhile, Byun Woo Seok confessed that after reading the script, many beautiful and poetic scenes flashed in his mind, making him really want to play the role of Sun Jae and make efforts to portray this character.

The harmonious combination between Byun Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon created an explosive "chemical reaction" on screen. Thanks to the natural, immersive acting of the two actors, the audience feels like they can live with the characters' emotions, from joyful and sweet to sad and tormented.

"Carry me and run" with flat ratings still tops the chart, gossip surrounds the male and female leads Gia Nhi21:35:17 14/05/2024The Korean love drama "Carry me and run" is a name that is making waves with drama nerds. Although the measured viewership ratings look quite flat, the numbers are much lower than other films, but Carry Me and Run still resonates.