Peninsula Entertainment started from Reply 1988

Chapter 75 Betting on the Premiere Ratings

Generally speaking, the behind-the-scenes footage of a TV series or movie is an accessory to the main film. Except for fans of the actors in the show, few people will watch the behind-the-scenes footage before the show starts.

But this does not apply to "Reply 1988".

After all, the previous film, 1994, created a ratings miracle.

The fans of the series already had high expectations for the subject matter, the production team used up the last of its publicity and promotion funds, and the actors all used their talents to recommend the show, which directly led to the achievement of "Reply 1988" becoming popular before it was even aired.

The online playback of the nearly 200-minute highlights of the first episode has reached million views, and even the -minute replay of the ratings convention has exceeded million views.

Unlike 94 and 97, there was a tense atmosphere on the set a few days before the premiere.

The 88 crew was not nervous at all about worrying about the ratings, and the atmosphere among the crew was still as happy as usual, full of laughter.

After all, the broadcast of the behind-the-scenes footage dispelled online doubts about the young actors and reversed their public opinion.

Shin Won-ho's approach made everyone full of confidence and motivation, and the filming progressed at a very fast pace.

The first six episodes were eventually filmed as Shin Won-ho expected, and even some fragmentary clips were shot in episodes 7 and 8.

Therefore, without the pressure of shooting schedule, the entire crew was filled with a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere, looking forward to the comments and ratings after the premiere.

Even Kim Ki-hyun, Lee Hye-ri and others started betting on the ratings for the premiere.

"I bet the first episode will get 6% viewership!"

Li Huili said confidently, patting her chest.

Li Donghui was surprised:

"When you say 6%, do you mean the highest ratings or the average ratings?"

"Of course it's average!"

You should know that TVN is different from the three major wireless TV stations. It is paid and its audience is usually between 20 and 49 years old.

Because it's paid, a 3% viewership rate would be considered a ratings miracle.

If it reaches 6%, it would almost arouse the curiosity of the Blue House.

If it reaches 10%, then it will be a sure-fire hit. It will be common for the drama to top the monthly topic charts and for the actors’ same clothes to be sold out.

If it reaches 15%, then this drama can be called a national masterpiece, and it will even have a significant impact on overseas countries.

Li Donghui didn't even think about it and directly refuted:
"Ah, you're crazy, the highest ratings for the 94 premiere were less than 4%. I think 4% for the premiere is more reliable."

Jin Qixuan thought it made sense and raised his hand in agreement:
"Well, I'll vote 4% too."

Park Bo Gum also agreed with the more stable 4% viewership rate. After the four of them placed their bets, they turned to look at Yoo Jun-yeol at the same time.

Yoo Jun-yeol originally wanted to choose 4%, but when he looked into Lee Hye-ri's sparkling eyes, he hesitated.

After a moment of deliberation, I finally chose the same as Huili, 6%.

Seeing that Yoo Jun-yeol had defected from the organization, Lee Dong-hui raised his arm and made a gesture to hit him:

"Oh, you really are..."

"what!"

After saying that, Lee Hye-ri stretched out her hand to block Yoo Jun-yeol like a hen protecting her chicks.

Seeing Lee Hye-ri's action, not only Lee Dong-hui and the other two were stunned, even Yoo Jun-yeol showed an expression of surprise and joy.

Li Huili looked around at the reactions of the four people, pretending that nothing had happened, retracted her arm, coughed lightly, and changed the subject:
"Well, what's the bet?"

Li Donghui didn't reply, but looked back and forth between the two of them for a long time.

Then, he turned around, put his arms around Kim Ki-hyun and Park Bo-gum's shoulders, and the three of them put their heads together and whispered for a while.

After the discussion, Li Donghui, as a representative, said to Li Huili and Liu Junyeol:
"If the premiere doesn't achieve an average of 6% viewership, you two will dance to 'Trouble Maker'."

Upon hearing this, Liu Junyeol glanced at Li Huili, whose cheeks instantly turned red, and said in a pretentious manner:
"Trouble Maker?! Oh, you guys are really..."

"Shut up, Huili, do you dare to answer it?"

Li Donghui waved his hand, and Jin Qixuan and Park Bo Gum came forward and covered Liu Junlie's mouth with their hands.

Yoo Jun-yeol was also happy to cooperate, staring intently at Lee Hye-ri's reaction.

"I……"

Lee Hye-ri was somewhat embarrassed this time. She knew how bold and explicit the dance moves in "Trouble Maker" were. If she really danced in front of everyone...

Lee Hye-ri lowered her head, pinched the corner of her clothes, and secretly looked at Yoo Jun-yeol's expression.

Until she was annoyed by Li Donghui's provocation, she stopped being coy and shouted with glaring eyes:

"dare!"

After saying that, Li Huili stared at Li Donghui and said with gritted teeth:
"If it reaches 6%, you three will dance to 'something'!!!"

Jin Qixuan: “…”

"Wait a minute, I'm quitting!"

Compared to dancing girl group dances, especially this kind of sexy girl group dance, Jin Qixuan would rather wear a few more deep V
"No! None of you three can escape!"

Lee Hye-ri glared with her eyes, as if she would hit anyone who dared not agree.

Seeing this, the three of them looked at each other with difficulty.

The three of them decided to have Lee Hye-ri and Ryu Jun-yeol dance to the sexy "Trouble Maker" so that they could promote their emotions through physical contact and look directly into their inner throbbing. It was completely out of good intentions.

Of course, I also wanted to cheer them up and see how shy they were.

But, the fact that Lee Hye-ri asked them to dance "something" three times was not considered shameful, it was simply life-threatening.

Therefore, the three of them were in a dilemma as to whether to sacrifice themselves for Yoo Jun-yeol's happiness.

In the end, Jin Qixuan waved his hand:
"Forget it, and just pretend there was no bet."

Li Donghui immediately agreed: "I agree."

Park Bo Gum didn't say anything, but nodded in agreement.

Seeing this situation, Liu Junlie became anxious and said quickly:
"Hey, Huili has made such a big decision, you guys..."

The three of them shook their heads like rattles and waved their hands, looking helpless.

Li Huili looked at the three people's faces full of rejection, a sly look flashed in her eyes, and said:
"How about this, no matter who loses, the performance won't be public, how about that?"

"Oh?"

Jin Qixuan raised his eyebrows and said:
"Why, do you really want to dance 'Trouble Maker' with Junyeol?"

"I want to see you three dance to 'something'!!!"

At this time, Li Donghui met Liu Junlie's expectant eyes, thought for a moment, and said:

"If it's not public, we can't record the video. It's just the five of us."

Seeing that Lee Donghui had given in, Lee Hye-ri nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice and made an expression of swearing.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan frowned and said dissatisfiedly:

"Hey, Donghui, are you going to compromise like that?"

Li Donghui smiled and looked around at Jin Qixuan and Park Bo Gum, comforting them:

"It's private after all~ and we won't necessarily lose."

"What if we lose?"

Li Donghui cleared his throat, pushed up his glasses, and said in a deep voice:
"Then I'll dance Park So Jin's part."