Money Warfare is on it’s way of becoming “gook min” (national) drama. Why? First of all, it has top class actors (Park Shin Yang and Shin Don Wook) and actresses (Park Jin Hee and Kim Jung Hwa) who all look so pretty on screen and are talented enough to make you fall in love with the characters. And the story line revolving around debt, loan sharks, money and power hit the cords of many Koreans who also feel trapped in their own Money Warfare. With 28.8% Nielsen ratings – there’s no doubt in my mind that Money Warfare will become a “gook min” drama in the near future.
oh the person from come back soonae! looking forward to the drama..even though i have a million to finish
I have watched the first two episodes of this drama and it is really good. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
Beacuse of your article, I watched the first 2 episodes. Besides Shin Dongwook’s hair(It’s huge!), it looks to be a good drama. Thanks for posting. Now I have something to look forward to!
agreed – shin dong wook needs to get a better hair stylist for sure
first it was the headband in the drama “soulmate” and now, the long – i wanna be a rock star – length hair…why can’t they do something good with his hair for a change?
Sorry if this is a silly questions, but is the Nielsen company really surveying the TV ratings in Korea?
Also, another question, what’s the airtime duration of the dramas on TV? Because when I see the RAW episodes, they all seem to be a little over an hour long (like 1 hour and 3 minutes or something).
So I’m wondering, 1 episode + commercials is how long on TV?
^I think they are usually around an hour and a half. It’s been a while since I watched Korean dramas live but usually there are commercials.
Nielsen is actually a really big firm and surveys tv ratings everywhere so I’d say their results are pretty reliable. A lot of newspapers use their figures.
I concur about SDW’s hair. Gorgeous man but afflicted with bad hair styles. He looks a bit like a lion haha.
PSY is a really good actor. He’s not your usual gorgeous main actor but his acting is solid and convincing. The supporting are all pretty good too. How can anyone not watch this drama?
Thanks winterscent!
Korean dramas are not interrupted by commercials in between – in fact one of the reasons why I love Korean dramas is that you get a full hour of enjoyment without interruption (they only have commercials before and after the drama)
AC Nielsen is a huge company and they do measure ratings in Korea, but as many of you already know, their methodology is really outdated, which invites a lot of criticisms
Well, you’ve persuaded me to trudge over to the BDO store to get this, so I am holding you responsible if it sucks!
what is the name of this drama again? please
Huh? The title of the drama is in the subject and post — Money Warfare (War of Money) – 쩐의 전쟁
Gaek, you won’t regret it, it’s truly a well-made drama
FYI, the drama is based on a popular comic series
Anne, I don’t get your comment…what do you mean?
I love this drama!! The story is so GOOD by the minute, but I have to agree that Shin needs cut his brush-up hair!!! Get a scissor and trim that so you’ll look like a cutie pie like you were in Cloud Stairway!!
popseoul, my comment is in response to yriami’s question. should’ve specify the name..
Popseoul,
I finished the first episode, and it was indeed good. This says a lot, because in general I prefer saguks, and the rare times I watch non-saguks, it’s because the contemporary drama stars actors I like. Neither is the case here.
I think I will follow this drama for a bit. This and the new upcoming Song Ilguk drama about lobbyists probably fulfills my quote of 2 non-saguk dramas for this year
What an absolutely ridiculous final episode–even by the standards of Korean dramas!
I watched this series because of Kim Jung Hwa.
I don’t expect it to be such a great series.
But then after few of episodes, it turn out to be one of the big hit series of this year.
I highly recommend this drama. The drama is really good so far (currently watching Ep.8) thanks to the excellent storyline and cast esp PSY. He’s a great actor with lots of charisma-one of my favourite Korean actors!
i loved this drama. it was great except the ending. i expected a happy ending.
i did like this drama – it’s exciting and quite different from the other kdramas i’ve seen and also because i’m a huge fan of both Park Shin Yang & Shin Dong Wook! They’re both excellent! I agree with shinjungwon – the ending of this drama was not to my anticipation at all! Bonus Round 4 episodes were good too!
yea. i liked the bonus round. shin dong wook and park shin yang were on the same side for a while…
I love this drama. I love Park Shin Yang. He’s such an excellent actor. Mr. Park, you did it again. Excellent!!!
park shin yang, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…. cant stop drooling whenever i see him on this movie, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…
Park Shin Yang!!!!! i love my oppa!
everybody loves this oppa!!
And his drama “WAR of MONEY” is a must-watch!
probably the greatest greatest greatest masterpiece of 2007!
no exaggeration! first of all, PSY is great.
then, the storyline is great.
what more could i ask for?!
War of Money is REAAAAALLY GREAT! No questions asked!
Park Shin Yang’s at his BEST AND MOST DIFFERENT!
Have not seen “War of Money” yet but I believe everybody who says it is excellent. Anyway, just on a side note – did you know PSY went to the United States recently to the University of Georgia in Athens (UGA) and gave a talk to students there about his work as an actor in Korea. You can you-tube it. He was admirable in his effort to deliver part of his speech in English (with the help of a professor/interpreter). I won’t be surprised if very soon he will be breaking into the American movie industry. Let’s wish him all the good fortune!
Congratulations Park Shin Yang for winning the highest award in 2007 SBS DRAMA AWARDS:
DAESANG/GRAND PRIZE – Park Shin-yang (War Of Money)
NETIZEN HIGHEST POPULARITY AWARD – Park Shin-yang (War Of Money)
TOP 10 STARS – Park Shin-yang (War Of Money)
Congratulation also goes to Park Jin-hee
FEMALE TOP EXCELLENCE AWARD – Park Jin-hee (War Of Money)
Excellent movie, excellent acting!!!
yeah…it’s an excellent drama….
while i’m watching it i fell like it’s not a drama at all, that, it’s a real thing… park shin yang acts so great that it makes me believe in every scenes….
so is park jin hee….haha i really love this actress because of her style…and of course her acting is sooo great
for me this drama is a legend ^_^
the best drama i’ve ever seen
OMG!! what a wonderful, exciting K-dram I have ever seen.. such a pretty heartfelt drama,, it is really must-seen korean dram of all time,, It moved me and the characters that they potrayed in is reallt good,, it suited them,, wow!! fantastic Drama,, but the ending was really shocking..
,,,but I may say that the bonus round was not that enthralling and enthusiastic to watch because Park JIn-hee’s role was just little and it was not related to the Series,,
,,but Overall it is really top grossing k-DRAMA ever.. I like them,all of them especially Park Jin hee and Park shin yang,, totally loved them both,,
————- Jai jian/sayonara/ciao/bye
OMG!! what a wonderful, exciting K-dram I have ever seen.. such a pretty heartfelt drama,, it is really must-seen korean drama of all time,, It moved me and the characters that they potrayed in is really good,, it suited them,, wow!! fantastic Drama,, but the ending was really shocking..
,,,but I may say that the bonus round was not that enthralling and enthusiastic to watch because Park JIn-Hee’s role was just little and it was not related to the Series and it was really sad anyways,,
,,but Overall it is really top grossing k-DRAMA ever-2007.. I like them,all of them especially Park Jin hee and Park shin yang,, totally loved them both,, I’m looking forward to see them both doing a new K-Drama that will surely hit!! love their tandem really amazing..
————- Jai jian/sayonara/ciao/bye
what can i say! i got really hooked with this korean drama!! park shin yang and park jin hee loveteam were very great. i really watch this k-drama because of park jin hee. she’s the most beautiful korean actress i’ve ever seen! but of course this drama was really great. like its the most beautiful k-drama i’ve ever seen. except for the ending. really hated sad ending T_T. hope park jin hee would have a new drama series and i will sure watch that!! i love park jin hee to the highest level. ;þ
what can i say! i got really hooked with this korean drama!! park shin yang and park jin hee loveteam were very great. i really watch this k-drama because of park jin hee. she’s the most beautiful korean actress i’ve ever seen! but of course this drama was really great. like its the most beautiful k-drama i’ve ever seen. except for the ending. really hated sad ending T_T. hope park jin hee would have a new drama series and i will sure watch that!! i love park jin hee. wish u luck in ur career. godbless ;þ
is there a money war 2??