"Konkatsu!" falls to lowest ratings ever for "Getsu 9" drama

[Tokyograph News]

Viewership numbers for television dramas have been dropping across the board in recent years, but on Thursday they hit a new low for Fuji TV when the ratings for "Konkatsu!" were revealed.

The series, which stars Masahiro Nakai (of SMAP) and Aya Ueto, had its third episode aired on Monday. Ratings in the Kanto region amounted to just 9.4%, marking the worst ever performance for a show in Fuji TV's flagship "Getsu 9" time slot (Monday 9:00pm) since it was established in the late '80s.

Last season's "Voice," which starred Eita, dipped as low as 10.2% in its 9th episode. However, no "Getsu 9" series has fallen to single digits before now.

"Konkatsu!" started out at 16.3% for its premiere but dropped sharply to 11.2% for the second episode. Part of the decline may have resulted from the recent arrest of fellow SMAP member Tsuyoshi Kusanagi. The group's show "SMAP x SMAP" (which goes on the air right after the "Getsu 9" time slot) also saw a significant drop last week after the arrest, and this past Monday it fell further to 11.2%, its worst ratings so far this year.

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I don't think Kusanagi's arrest has anything to do with SMAPXSMAP ratings, as they've been showing best of clip shows for two weeks.

But for Konkatsu, hello? Aya Ueto for a lead? Ueda Tatsuya?

Why such a promising drama gotta be brought down by craptacular idols?

[KRAN]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I don't think Kusanagi's arrest has anything to do with SMAPXSMAP ratings, as they've been showing best of clip shows for two weeks.

But for Konkatsu, hello? Aya Ueto for a lead? Ueda Tatsuya?

Why such a promising drama gotta be brought down by craptacular idols?

I dont see why Ueda Tatsuya would be blamed for this? this is his first drama role so i think its natural that he is not that good...

[meoinkie2]

it just so happens that an unforeseen scandal had happened hence the ratings..let's see if the "man who always provide good ratings", KimuTaku would be different with his upcoming Mr. Brain..

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I don't think Kusanagi's arrest has anything to do with SMAPXSMAP ratings, as they've been showing best of clip shows for two weeks.

But for Konkatsu, hello? Aya Ueto for a lead? Ueda Tatsuya?

Why such a promising drama gotta be brought down by craptacular idols?

have you conveniently forgot that the main lead in this drama is Nakai? sure when ratings go down, blame it on Aya Ueto and Ueda Tatsuya. But if ratings go up then Nakai will take all the credit, right?

Cry more Kat-tun fans, cry more.

I actually agree about Ueda Tatsuya, he ruined it for many people.
And although Nakai is awesome I don't see the chemistry with Ueto.

As for Kimura I am sure he will deliver. Besides he is supported by a much better cast.

Ueto's acting is flat and boring and every character of her's is portrayed the same.

I'm surprised she's considered a top actress.

[KRAN]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Cry more Kat-tun fans, cry more.

I dont see why they had to do with it?

Of course ueda wont be good its his first drama after all it natural. I mean he is not a actor but a idol.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Ueto's acting is flat and boring and every character of her's is portrayed the same.

I'm surprised she's considered a top actress.

plus she's in one drama after another...i don't blame Japan for getting bored of her...