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In a new report, the KBS2 musical drama continues with its low viewership rating. Imitation Viewership Maintains Low Viewership Rating for Two Weeks
According to Nielsen Korea, Imitation episode 2, which aired last May 14, garnered an average nationwide rating of 0.8 percent and 1.1 percent for its two parts, reaching a recorded 0 percent ratings for two consecutive weeks.
Surprisingly, this is a slight increase compared to their first episode that scored average nationwide ratings of 1.0 and 0.9 percent.
Despite a rough start, the question is will the musical drama manage to improve its viewership on its succeeding episodes?
As for its fellow Friday evening drama, Taxi Driver, starring Lee Je Hoon and Esom, has solidified its reign in terms of viewership.
KBS 2TV’s “Imitation” has entered the weekend ratings fray!
On May 7, KBS kicked off its brand-new Friday-Saturday drama time slot with the premiere of “Imitation,” the first drama to fill the new 11:20 p.m time slot.
Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “Imitation” is a new drama about the work and love lives of idols in the competitive entertainment industry. The star-studded cast includes Jung Ji So; U-KISS’s Lee Jun Young; ATEEZ‘s Yunho, Seonghwa, San, and Jongho; T-ara’s Jiyeon; former I.O.I and PRISTIN member Lim Nayoung; SF9‘s Hwiyoung and Chani; g.o.d.’s Danny Ahn; Yuri; Minseo; Boys’ Republic’s Suwoong; Ahn Jung Hoon; Rainbow’s Jisook; and former Baby V.O.X member Shim Eun Jin.
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Premiere Date: May 7
Broadcast Details: Fridays at 11:20 p.m. KST on KBS2
Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “Imitation” will follow the lives of idols Tea Party, SHAX, Sparkling, and LA LIMA. Tea Party includes members Lee Ma Ha (Jung Ji So), Shim Hyun Ji (Lim Nayoung), and Yoo Ri Ah (Minseo). SHAX is a top boy group with members Kwon Ryoc (Lee Jun Young), Hyuk (Jongho), Lee Hyun (Hwiyoung), Do Jin (Yuri), and Jae Woo (Ahn Jung Hoon), while Chani will play former member Lee Eun Jo. Sparkling is a rival boy group consisting of Lee Yoo Jin (Yunho), Se Young (Seonghwa), Min Soo (San), and Hyun Oh (Suwoong). Jiyeon plays solo artist LA LIMA.
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Synopsis: A twist of historical-romance drama that tells the story of Bang Woo (Jung Il Woo), who is known for helping widows find new love. He accidentally met Princess Soo Kyung (Girls Generation s Yuri) and their unexpected journey starts to change their own lives. Imitation
Actors: T-ara s Jiyeon, U-Kiss Jun, Jung Jiso, SF9 s Chani, Hwiyoung, ATEEZ s Yunho, Seonghwa, Jong Ho, Choi San, Danny Ahn, Minseo, Lim Na Young, Park Yuri, Ahn Jung Hoon, Shim Eun Jin, and Boys Republic s SuWoong.
Genre: Idol, Romance,
Schedule: Friday at 11:20 P.M (KST)
Synopsis: A drama that will circle around the journey of the young and promising artists whose dream is to become an established idol in the entertainment industry.