[article excerpts]"Inspiring Generation" Holds Second Place, "Miss Korea" Close Behind

All the dramas in the Wednesday/Thursday time slot saw a slight bump in ratings this week, but none of the changes were enough to shift the order of competition.
Having won second place in the ratings, "Inspiring Generation" shows no signs of letting go. The drama about a cunning street fighter in 1930s Shanghai rated 8.9 percent on Thursday, which is 0.5 percent more than the episode before. So far the best ratings for "Inspiring Generation" have been 9.6 percent and that's impressive considering it is up against the already established hit drama "You Who Came From The Stars."

Whether it's Kim Hyun Joong's tough new macho image or the dramatic portrayal of the harsh world his character lives in, the story has captured a significant share of the ratings. The romance between Kim Ok Ryeon, played by Jin Se Yeon, and Jung Tae, played by Kim Hyung Joon, is also appealing. It provides a poignant contrast to their cruel daily reality. But they can never really escape that reality. Before the romance can truly blossom, Jin Se Yeon has to take a life to save her mother's.
source:http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/15460/20140207/inspiring-generation-holds-second-place-miss-korea-close-behind.htm