The production company went bankrupt, so the drama launched with limited marketing. Initial viewership lagged because of the strong criticism over the lead actors’ age, costumes, makeup, and visual effects. Gradually, the strong plotting, solid acting, and improved aesthetics won attention via word-of-mouth. The fanbase gradually grew and helped the show go viral. Later episodes saw rising viewership. Ultimately, whether the drama is “successful” depends on your metric: raw viewer figures or critical/ cultural impact 😊
Hello! I’m deciding whether to watch the drama for a third time or read the original novel. Has anyone read the novel? Does it follow a completely different storyline? I watched the anime, but the plot is quite difficult from the drama’s.