Moo Ga-young delivered an unprecedented thrill to the home viewers with a healing and straightforward confession as she caressed Choi Hyun-wook's wounds.
The viewership ratings for the 7th episode of the tvN drama 'That Guy is a Black Dragon' (directed by Lee Soo-hyun, written by Kim Soo-yeon, produced by Studio N, planned by Studio Dragon), which aired on the 10th (Monday), recorded an average of 4.6% and a peak of 5.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area, while averaging 4.5% and peaking at 5.3% nationwide. It maintained its top position in cable and general programming channels during the same time slot. Additionally, the target viewership ratings of tvN for the 2049 demographic recorded 1.4% on a national basis, peaking at 1.6%, securing the number one spot among all channels during the same time slot, solidifying its position as the strongest in Monday-Tuesday dramas. (Based on paid platforms, including cable, IPTV, and satellite/ Nielsen Korea data provided)
That day, the unrequited love of Baek Soo-jung (played by Moo Ga-young) and the straightforwardness of Ban Joo-yeon (played by Choi Hyun-wook) reached a peak, marking a significant turning point in their relationship. Joo-yeon declared, "I'm not sorry for kissing. It's not a mistake," conveying his feelings toward Soo-jung and raising the excitement quotient. However, Soo-jung forcefully denied her feelings for Joo-yeon, especially reflecting on the fact that he is the heir of the Yongseong Group, pushing him away due to the realistic barriers.
Despite Soo-jung's emotional barriers, Joo-yeon's relentless straightforwardness continued. Misunderstanding that Soo-jung was meeting again with a man she went on a blind date with, Joo-yeon made a surprise appearance at Soo-jung's family dinner. The witty Joo-yeon, who joined Soo-jung's family dinner, revealed his heartfelt feelings for Soo-jung to her younger sister Baek Soo-bin (played by Son Sang-yeon), saying that it was "not a light joke," causing a fluttering sensation.
Meanwhile, Joo-yeon's closely guarded 'secret room' was at risk of being discovered, heightening the tension. The chairman of the Yongseong Group and Joo-yeon's grandmother, Jeong Hyo-seon (played by Ban Hyo-jung), made a sudden visit to Joo-yeon's house. While helping organize the secret room, Soo-jung hid inside the room, and Joo-yeon deliberately concealed a photo taken with his parents in the study to attract Hyo-seon's attention, escaping the crisis. After discovering the family photo in the study, Hyo-seon exploded in anger. Joo-yeon stated, "I know I don't deserve it, but I wanted to keep at least one photo with me. I miss them so much," but Hyo-seon criticized him for being "weak" and left.
Joo-yeon confided in Soo-jung about why he hides the things he loves in the secret room. He expressed that even if no one loves them, waiting for their next moment allowed him to look forward to tomorrow. Joo-yeon told Soo-jung, "It felt really good when I was allowed to love the things I like without restraint," and upon learning about all of Joo-yeon's wounds, Soo-jung showed that she genuinely wished for his happiness and comforted him, supporting their love.
At the end of the broadcast, Soo-jung empathized with Joo-yeon's pain, leading her to suddenly realize her feelings, capturing attention. Especially after mutual confessions at the fountain, they confirmed each other's feelings and colored the home theater with a kiss that signified their status as a couple. Joo-yeon shared, "It might be a problem for me to become the heir of Yongseong. But as long as I have Baek Soo-jung, I think everything will be okay. If only Baek Soo-jung likes me," to which Soo-jung replied, "I understand. I will keep the Deputy Minister's biggest secret. It means I also like the Deputy Minister," revealing her feelings. The fountain kiss that announced their romantic relationship further escalated the romantic quotient.
However, the happy moment was short-lived, as a close-up of a delivery box labeled 'Black Dragon' hidden in Soo-jung's attic hinted at a new twist and the onset of a crisis. The curiosity grows about how the two will overcome the barriers of love and reality, and whether they will come to know the true identity of the Black Dragon in the future developments.
Right after episode 7 of 'That Guy is a Black Dragon,' comments flooded social media and various online communities saying, "The fountain kiss scene direction is truly art. It's so beautiful," "A heart-fluttering, warm, funny, and cute romantic comedy of my life," "Today, Moo Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook had an acting party. The emotional lines and dialogue were all so good. It's perfect," "The dialogue tone of Moo Ga-young's fountain confession was amazing. I think I would have been moved if I were Joo-yeon," "Choi Hyun-wook's calm yet wounded Ban Joo-yeon performance was truly the best," "Strawberry dragon finally a secret 'office romance! I'm already looking forward to it," "Funny, heart-fluttering, and all-consuming Black Dragon," and so on.
The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'That Guy is a Black Dragon' will air its 8th episode today (11th) at 8:50 p.m.
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