'Undercover High School' is proving to be a hot success amid viewers' interest.
The MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Undercover High School' (planned by Namgoong Seongwoo, written by Lim Yeongbin, directed by Choi Jeongin), which first aired on the 21st, is drawing enthusiastic responses from viewers with its immersive and sensuous directing, unique development, and intense story.
'Undercover High School' has dominated the buzz chart since its broadcast began and hinted at a box-office run. According to the results announced by Good Data Corporation's official platform FUNdex, 'Undercover High School' ranked first in the TV-OTT drama buzz for the 3rd week of February, and in the buzz ranking of grants, Seogangjun proudly took first place. Additionally, as of the 24th (yesterday), it topped the today's Tving ranking on the integrated search platform Kino Rights.
Starting with a viewership rating of 5.8% (Nielsen Korea, based on metropolitan households) for its first broadcast, the second episode recorded 6.6% (based on nationwide households), marking an upward trend. In particular, the second episode achieved a 2049 viewership rating, a key metric for channel competitiveness and buzz, reaching 2.8%, securing the top spot among all dramas broadcast that day, clearly proving its popularity.
Moreover, various community reactions are explosive. A large number of memes related to Seogangjun, the central figure of 'Undercover High School,' have been created, along with comments such as, "He acts well and makes the picture quality feel better when he appears," "Seogangjun's acting is charmingly funny," "The tone of his lines and emotional performance are so good," "This drama feels like Seogangjun's portfolio. He's amazing," "I was captivated every time Seogangjun came on screen," and "This drama is enjoyable thanks to Seogangjun."
In addition, various responses regarding Jin Giju have emerged including, "Jin Giju's assertive tone fits well in genre works," "Jin Giju brings out good chemistry," "Jin Giju is so captivating," "Jin Giju perfectly embodies the teacher role," and "The acting done by Jin Giju is delightful," showing her character is very attractive and well-portrayed.
Additionally, netizens have praised the drama without reservation, commenting, "The story is deep and solid," "Kim Sinrok's acting suits my style very well," "The supporting roles are strong in character, making the acting well-executed," "The harmony of the supporting sounds is to my taste," and "The process of entering the school has been excitingly well-executed."
'Undercover High School,' with the deep acting of actors such as Seogangjun, Jin Giju, and Kim Sinrok, has captured the hearts of viewers in just two episodes. Furthermore, the character play enriches the drama, igniting the spark for a box-office hit and captivating the home audience.
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