As Moon Ga-young started a sweet romance with Choi Hyun-wook, she learned that 'Black Dragon' is Choi Hyun-wook, leading to a breakup crisis that heightened the tension.

The viewership rating for the 8th episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Dearest Nemesis' (directed by Lee Soo-hyun/written by Kim Soo-yeon/produced by Studio N/planned by Studio Dragon), aired on the 11th, was an average of 4.1% nationwide, peaking at 4.7%, an average of 4.0% in the metropolitan area, and a peak of 4.9%. This marks the number one rating in the same time slot for both nationwide and the metropolitan area, including cable and general programming. Additionally, tvN's target viewer demographic, the 20-49 age group, recorded a national rating of 1.3%, making it the top-rated program across all channels in the same time slot (based on paid platforms, including cable, IPTV, and satellite/Nielsen Korea provided).

The broadcast featured the earnest secret romance between Baek Soo-jung (played by Moon Ga-young) and Ban Joo-yeon (played by Choi Hyun-wook), providing both excitement and laughter. After confirming their feelings, Soo-jung and Joo-yeon enjoyed a date, circling the neighborhood under the pretense of being curious about something from their first night of dating. The scene of the younger man Joo-yeon hesitating while trying to find the right moment to hold hands, alongside the older woman Soo-jung taking the initiative to grasp his hand, created a sweeter atmosphere than chocolate milk, making viewers smile continuously.

Although the two began a sweet romance, they could not let their guards down. This was because Joo-yeon's relationship with Soo-jung, the head of the team, was a secret that must not be revealed, as he was the heir to the Yongseong Group and a department head. Joo-yeon vowed not to let anyone see that he was dating, based on his experience as the heir, but whenever he saw Soo-jung, a smile would automatically appear on his face, and he would discreetly hold her hand in the elevator, showing love. Conversely, Soo-jung struggled to maintain distance to avoid revealing her relationship with Joo-yeon, creating a humorous situation. Previously, she had been nicknamed the 'Deputy Minister Killer.' She deliberately did not let Joo-yeon use the copier to avoid attracting suspicion.

Soo-jung's actions could deceive the eyes of the staff, but they could not prevent the younger boyfriend Joo-yeon's disappointment. The scene where Soo-jung tried to cheer up the sulking Joo-yeon on the rooftop, and Joo-yeon expressing his affection with a surprise kiss, made viewers giggle. Additionally, the moment when Joo-yeon, entering the Deputy Minister's office for a report, asked Soo-jung, 'What is it about me that you started liking so much?' captured the cute charm of the younger man, amplifying the excitement.

While the two were in the midst of their sweet romance, a crisis labeled 'Dark History First Love,' sealed in the warehouse, struck them, escalating the tension. After discovering a figure shaped like a black dragon among items stored in the attic by Joo-yeon, Soo-jung presented him with a 'lock necklace' at the ending with a cold expression. She then confirmed Joo-yeon's identity by saying, 'You are the Black Dragon?' raising the excitement to its peak. Attention is growing as to whether Soo-jung and Joo-yeon, who learned that they left significant scars on each other from their 'dark history first love,' can overcome their past pain and properly restart their second romance.

Meanwhile, as Kim Shin-won (played by Kwak Si-yang) opened his heart to Seo Ha-jin (played by Lim Se-mi), their romance began, adding another layer of excitement. The scene where Ha-jin bluntly confessed, 'I can't do this. I have to date you,' alongside Shin-won's portrayal of achieving his true first love as an adult, left viewers feeling delighted.

Following the 8th episode of 'My Dearest Nemesis,' comments poured in on SNS and various online communities, including, 'Soo-jung and Joo-yeon are so sweet, I've been smiling the whole episode,' 'Joo-yeon's pout is too cute. So cheeky,' 'The couple outfits look so good together. As expected, Soo-jung has great taste,' 'The Black Dragon is handsome. I'm charmed,' 'The kiss scene direction feels natural, and the atmosphere is lovely,' 'I never thought they would learn about each other's dark history this quickly. When is next week coming? I'm so excited,' and 'I screamed during the ending, the storm has arrived.'

tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Dearest Nemesis' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 p.m.

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