‘Hwarang' Overtakes 'Guardian/Goblin' In December's CPI Ranking

“Hwarang” overtook tvN drama “Guardian/Goblin” in the Content Power Index ranking. Among the Top 10 are notable dramas “Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim” and “Legend of the Blue Sea.” While “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo” also made it to Top 10.

According to Asia Today, “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth” has taken more interest from the Internet engagement and social media than the “Guardian/Goblin” drama. The KBS drama scored 292.4 in the content power index, surpassing the tvN drama that grabbed 282.9 points.

The period drama, which took place in the Shilla Kingdom era was premiered on Dec. 19. Based on the actual elite warrior called Hwarang in the Shilla kingdom which ruled ancient Korea for approximately 1,000 years from 57 BC to 935 AD. Shilla was successful to maintain its power in the Korean peninsula due to its elite warrior which were recruited from young noblemen and aristocrat who were trained in martial art and cultural aspects. The actual records of their existence can be found in the “Chronicle of Korean Three Kingdoms” (삼국사기= Samguk Sagi).

The third place and fourth place was taken by two SBS dramas “Legend of The Blue Sea” and “Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim” as reported by JTBC News. The mermaid love story starring Jun Ji-Hyun and Lee Min-Ho posted 234.7 points, while the medical drama had 230.1.

In the fifth place is the MBC talkshow “Radio Star” with 224.4 points. The 10-year old talk show program gained the strong interest due to their Big Bang special which aired on Dec. 21 and 28.

One interesting newcomer MBC drama “Weighlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo” suddenly climbed into the Top 10 in 7th position. The romantic comedy drama starring two young actors Nam Joo-Hyuk and Lee Sung-Kyung has taken much interests from international fans.

Although “Hwarang” is successful to draw attention, but it is unable to topple “Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim” that currently topped the ratings for Monday and Tuesday TV program. Watch the preview of “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth” Episode 5 aired on Monday Jan. 2, below:

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