The ratings surge for "Treasure Island" has begun.
SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Treasure Island" (written by Lee Myung-hee, directed by Jin Chang-kyu) has engulfed the living room with its monster-like immersion. The storytelling that explicitly depicts human desires, a plot that feels familiar yet unfamiliar, captivating direction with bold lines, and the overwhelming acting skills of the cast have combined to create a response where viewers cannot take their eyes off for even a second.
The hot response towards "Treasure Island" is directly reflected in the ratings. It recorded 6.1% on its first broadcast on Feb. 21, ranking first in Friday-Saturday dramas, and has never relinquished the first position in its timeslot or among Friday-Saturday dramas even after six episodes have aired. Furthermore, not only has it maintained the number one spot, but the ratings graph shows a steep upward trend, which is noteworthy. (Nielsen Korea nationwide)
"Treasure Island" has broken its own highest ratings record five times across six broadcasts, including episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. In particular, the sixth episode aired on March 8 recorded an 11.2% rating, which is a 3 percentage point increase from the previous episode, sweeping the ratings for Saturday mini-series and weekly mini-series. The peak rating soared to an astonishing 12.3%. Evaluations indicate that this achievement on Saturday nights, when major dramas from various channels are prominently featured, is particularly encouraging.
This ratings surge for "Treasure Island" is expected to continue for the time being. At the end of the 6th episode, Seo Dong-joo witnesses the death of his sister, Sister Agnes (played by Han Ji-hye), before his eyes and regains the memories he had lost. The villain Yeom Jang-sun (played by Heo Jun-ho), who thinks nothing of taking human lives for his own purpose, has provoked Seo Dong-joo, leading to expectations that Seo Dong-joo's full-fledged revenge will begin in the 7th episode airing on March 14.
"Treasure Island," which is on a box office rush, has entered its middle phase while overwhelmingly outpacing its fierce competitors with extraordinary ratings. It is intriguing and exciting to wonder how far the unprecedented ratings surge of "Treasure Island" will continue and just how high the ratings will soar.
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