Namkoong Min Faces Backlash Over ‘Our Movie’ Ratings
Actor Namkoong Min is confronting criticism after his latest drama, Our Movie, saw a significant drop in ratings.
On June 15, he shared a screenshot on Instagram of an article labeling him as having hit "rock bottom on network TV," following a steep ratings decline for Our Movie, which premiered on June 13.
Instead of ignoring the backlash, Namkoong Min responded assertively.
“Dear journalist, despite the provocative headline, I see from the article that you actually watched our drama. Thank you so much,” he stated.
He added:
“Even though the ratings are currently low, I’m extremely confident. So please just keep watching with interest until episode 5.”
Namkoong Min also promised accountability:
"If there’s no significant turnaround by then, feel free to scold me with even harsher words. I’ll take full responsibility."
The show, featuring Namkoong Min as a struggling director, debuted to a 4.2% viewership but plummeted to 3.0% by the second episode, according to Nielsen Korea. Fans are now closely monitoring the situation.
