Doctor Cha's Miscellaneous Drama
Uhm Jung Hwa as the main character, gained immense popularity. Starting with a viewer rating of 4.9%, 'Doctor Cha' jumped to 12.9% in just seven episodes.
The JTBC weekend drama "Doctor Cha" and starring Uhm Jung Hwa as the main character, gained immense popularity. Starting with a viewership rating of 4.9%, "Doctor Cha" jumped to 12.9% in just seven episodes. The popularity of the drama is also visible on Netflix.
Perhaps because of its popularity, the reactions were mixed. Some viewers left harsh comments about Uhm Jung Hwa's appearance, just like they did with lead actress Jeon Do Yeon in the drama “Crash Course in Romance".
In various online communities, including the women's community, there are those who say, "It's a little hard to see Uhm Jung Hwa's face." Some viewers have also commented that Uhm Jung Hwa looks a lot like actress Park Jun Geum, who played her mother-in-law in “Doctor Cha”, saying that they look the same age.
Some netizens even commented that “the procedure that Uhm Jung Hwa did to her face seemed a bit excessive,” but many others countered with, “The procedure is something that all celebrities do, and it would be unfair to criticize Uhm Jung Hwa for it.” Some even criticized Uhm Jung Hwa's voice by saying it was uncomfortable to listen to.
However, this may be due to Uhm Jung Hwa's history of thyroid cancer. After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, he underwent surgery and spent six months unable to speak. Regarding Uhm Jung Hwa's appearance and voice, some viewers suggested that they should focus on the drama itself, saying that it is more important to concentrate on the drama than various feedback.
Meanwhile, episode 7 of “Doctor Cha” which aired on May 6 recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 12.9% according to Nielsen Korea. The lowest rating was 4.9% for the first episode, and the highest was 13.2% for episode 6. “Doctor Cha” is currently number one in the Netflix Korean drama category. (wk/aiss)
