Joo Sang-wook makes a special grants in Park Hyung-sik's 'Treasure Island.'
SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Treasure Island' (written by Lee Myung-hee, directed by Jin Chang-kyu, produced by Studio S, A2Z Entertainment, Purmeir Gongja) has kicked off its dual success with ratings and buzz. The broadcast of 'Treasure Island' episode 2 on Feb. 22 recorded a Nielsen Korea nationwide rating of 8.1%, up 2 percentage points from the previous episode, ranking first among Saturday mini-series and weekly mini-series. The momentary highest rating soared to 9.9%. Along with this, 'Treasure Island' proudly ranked first, outpacing competitors in the integrated ranking of today's content announced by Kino Lights, an indicator of the success of domestic content.
'Treasure Island' is showing an upward trend after just two broadcasts, firmly securing an advantage in the fierce ratings battle. This is due to the destructive combination of Park Hyung-sik and Heo Jun-ho (playing Yeom Jang-seon), the captivating storytelling by writer Lee Myung-hee, and the highly immersive directing by Jin Chang-kyu creating a perfect synergy. Another notable factor is the presence of exceptional actors showcasing outstanding acting skills, regardless of generation.
In the meantime, on Feb. 26, the production team of 'Treasure Island' announced the appearance of another special actor just two days before the broadcast of episode 3. The protagonist is Joo Sang-wook, who has dominated home theaters with his blend of softness and charisma.
In the photo, Joo Sang-wook is seen with a cute girl. According to the production team, the scene captures a happy moment between Joo Sang-wook and his daughter in the drama. It appears that Joo Sang-wook is reading a fairy tale to the child while embracing her, and his gaze toward his daughter is mesmerizing. He truly embodies the image of a doting dad. It is remarkable how Joo Sang-wook's expressiveness creates such a happy atmosphere with just his gaze and expression.
Along with this, curiosity is heightened about what role Joo Sang-wook will play in 'Treasure Island.' In this regard, the production team of 'Treasure Island' noted, "Joo Sang-wook is an actor who instills trust in viewers with just his name. We requested his appearance because we thought he would fit the role, and we are grateful that he accepted it willingly. He also showed fantastic acting on set. In particular, it would be great if viewers pay attention to what role Joo Sang-wook takes on. We look forward to your interest and expectations, everyone."
'Treasure Island' has kicked off a dual success in ratings and buzz after just two episodes. With the news of Joo Sang-wook's special grants, expectations for SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Treasure Island' are rising. Episode 3 will air on Feb. 28 at 10 p.m.
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