What was it about this script that made you want to participate in the project?
Seo Ji Hye: In a meeting with the writer, we discussed how I’ll be able to express an extremely wide range of emotions through my character Jo Eun Kang. As an actress, I was really curious about how that would play out and saw it as a challenge. Hence, I chose to be a part of this production as it was a character that was different from all the ones that I played.
Lee Sang Woo: As a matter of fact, my decision was made even before I read the script. The director was the first person to give me an opportunity to be part of a one-act play, and the writer was like a benefactor to me who taught me about my passion for acting 16 years ago, through the drama First Wives’ Club. So I could easily make the decision to be part [of the drama] and was filled with joy that I could work with the writer again even before I read the script.
Hong Soo Hyun: I fell in love with the script as reading the lines and passages of it made it feel like I was watching a drama production. I really couldn’t wait to watch it and as an actress, I really wanted to “meet” Han Ba Da as soon as possible. Above all, I chose to be a part of this production without even hesitating for a second because the writer of it was Moon Young Nam and the director Jin Hyoung Wook. I am gladly working with both of them whom I’ve always wanted to work with.
Lee Sung Jae: It was interesting watching the story about this combination of unique characters. Also, it was pleasing how my character, Ji Nam Cheol, had a different personality from all of the other characters I have played so far. Hence I wanted to take on this challenge.
As mentioned earlier Sunday drama ratings tends to me a bit higher compared to Saturday drama ratings
Rating is still good considering 1. Makjang not being a popular genre. The writer’s past works (Revolutionary Sisters, Liver or Die) were shown on local channel (KBS) which had bigger audience share. Thus, the double digit ratings 2. RB being shown on TV Chosun which unlike TVN and JTBC has lesser cable viewership share/less popular
My threshold for flawed, annoying characters is pretty strong. So I am not angry about this drama or upset at any of the characters. Just sitting here watching and wanting more. This show is my current guilty pleasure. Can't wait for the next episode.
Now I want me some New York Burger after Episode 12
1. Jung E(Movie)
2. Agency
3. CCIR
4. The Menu(Movie)
5. Red Balloon
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoGjqjepVdN/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=
WAVVE OTT Ranking as of January 31
7. Red Balloon
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoEArUWJEv8/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=
February 1, 2023
1. SNL Korea: 66%
2. TG: 55%
3. CCIR: 54%
4. Red Balloon: 53%
https://m.blog.naver.com/dbghwns2/223001314905
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoESi7Osxq7/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=
INDONESIA: 2nd
MALAYSIA: 4th
HK: 10th
http://m.mediapen.com/news/view/789872
SJH ranked 1st in drama search issue keywords based on Good Data
https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/396/0000635027
https://www.soompi.com/article/1564185wpp/top-5-k-dramas-on-viki-in-january
1. CCIR
2. TG
3. TIOL/UOL
4. Casino(Disney Plus Korea)
5. Agency
6. Red Balloon' (5.4%),
https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000683706
https://elle.com.sg/2023/01/30/exclusive-elle-chats-with-red-balloons-seo-ji-hye-lee-sang-woo-and-hong-soo-hyun/
What was it about this script that made you want to participate in the project?
Seo Ji Hye: In a meeting with the writer, we discussed how I’ll be able to express an extremely wide range of emotions through my character Jo Eun Kang. As an actress, I was really curious about how that would play out and saw it as a challenge. Hence, I chose to be a part of this production as it was a character that was different from all the ones that I played.
Lee Sang Woo: As a matter of fact, my decision was made even before I read the script. The director was the first person to give me an opportunity to be part of a one-act play, and the writer was like a benefactor to me who taught me about my passion for acting 16 years ago, through the drama First Wives’ Club. So I could easily make the decision to be part [of the drama] and was filled with joy that I could work with the writer again even before I read the script.
Hong Soo Hyun: I fell in love with the script as reading the lines and passages of it made it feel like I was watching a drama production. I really couldn’t wait to watch it and as an actress, I really wanted to “meet” Han Ba Da as soon as possible. Above all, I chose to be a part of this production without even hesitating for a second because the writer of it was Moon Young Nam and the director Jin Hyoung Wook. I am gladly working with both of them whom I’ve always wanted to work with.
Lee Sung Jae: It was interesting watching the story about this combination of unique characters. Also, it was pleasing how my character, Ji Nam Cheol, had a different personality from all of the other characters I have played so far. Hence I wanted to take on this challenge.
(Last week of January)
1. TG
2. CCIL
3. RR
4. TIOL/UOL
5. Red Balloon
https://m.blog.naver.com/annplusd/222998564135
It might also be NC's wife at 0:27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1dQx5OoIgo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8MNVo0EgHI
Episode 12 Ratings: 7.9%
From 6.9% for Episode 11
https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000683104
This is RB’s highest rating to date
As mentioned earlier Sunday drama ratings tends to me a bit higher compared to Saturday drama ratings
Rating is still good considering
1. Makjang not being a popular genre.
The writer’s past works (Revolutionary Sisters, Liver or Die) were shown on local channel (KBS) which had bigger audience share. Thus, the double digit ratings
2. RB being shown on TV Chosun which unlike TVN and JTBC has lesser cable viewership share/less popular
Maybe later since it is too early in SK
So I am not angry about this drama or upset at any of the characters.
Just sitting here watching and wanting more.
This show is my current guilty pleasure. Can't wait for the next episode.
Now I want me some New York Burger after Episode 12
https://youtu.be/-1dQx5OoIgo
https://www1.dramacool.cr/red-balloon-2022-episode-12.html
SJH is so Beautiful even with that evil psycho/laugh
https://mobile.twitter.com/TheJTwitting/status/1619574483131731974