Meet the new F4, ‘Cool Guys, Hot Ramen’ captivates women’s hearts
The actors in Cool Guys, Hot Ramen are being called the new F4, in reference to the TV series Boys Over Flowers.
tvN’s Monday-Tuesday series Cool Guys, Hot Ramen has ranked first in audience ratings for three weeks in a row among competing cable channel programs.
In the sixth episode of the series, which aired on November 17, 4 members came together to run a ramen restaurant called ‘Eunbi Ramen.’
A picky and rich high school student named Cha Chi Soo (played by Jung Il Woo), a zany chef named Choi Kang Hyuk (played by Lee Gi Woo), a cute rebellious child named Kim Ba Wool (played by Park Min Woo), and a smiling angel Woo Hyun Woo (played by Cho Yoon Woo) help to create the comedic romance in the series.
The viewer ratings recorded 2.628% in average and 3.22% as the instant peak. Especially, the rating cleaned off #1 spot in the time slot for women in 10~50 age group, and it has received unprecedented support. Compared to 5th episode, the rating for women in 40′s has risen 139%; thus, the ranges of viewers are appeared to be broadening. (AGB Nielsen Media Research, based on Cable TV owners)
People gave rave reviews by saying: “Recently, this has been the funniest series.” “I wonder what will happen next in the story line.” “The 4 handsome boys are so cute and great.” “A cartoon like story with realistic characters and a dose of fantasy. What a gift set!”
The series airs every Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:oo p.m.
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