Lee Jong Suk of "W" and Kim Woo Bin of "Uncontrollably Fond" both denied rumored competition on ratings for their dramas, which happened to be aired on the same slot.
Kim Woo Bin first talked about the rumored competition on July 4 during the press conference of his new KBS drama "Uncontrollably Fond" with Bae Suzy. The actor said that instead of looking at it as a competition, he sees the situation as an honor to be able to compete with a great actor such as Lee, and that they are both supporting each other for their roles.
Lee Jong Suk later on gave sentiment in the press conference for his drama "W," saying that there is really no competition ensuing between them, and reiterated the fact that they have long been known as best friends off screen. The fact that they starred on dramas aired at the same time is no issue at all.
Lee Jong Suk also mentioned about Kim Woo Bin asking him to make a cameo appearance in "Uncontrollably Fond," but he was not able to because of his tight schedule. He also clarified that what they have is a "symbiotic relationship," and said that they are both cheering each other affirming Woo Bin's previous statement.
The difference between the theme of the two k-dramas also proves that there is no sense of competing with each other. For one, "Uncontrollably Fond" delves on a story that are extremely familiar, targeting different set of viewers from that of "W," which offers a story arc that is entirely unique and new.
In the recent report of ratings on July 21 released by Nielsen Korea, "Uncontrollably Fond" seems to have a 1.8 decrease from its previous episode, garnering a nationwide rating of 11.1 percent. Still, the drama is able to remain in the first spot. On the contrary, "W" seems to be doing better with a 0.9 increase and over-all rating of 9.5 percent.
Both actors are looking forward to have better ratings in their respective dramas. After all, they both rose into great Hallyu actors after gaining public attention in their much-talked about "Bromance" in the drama "School 2013."
Catch the latest episodes of "W" on MBC every Wednesday and Thursday, while "Uncontrollably Fond" on KBS on the same days.