The momentum of 'Undercover High School' is writing a success formula with the final episode remaining.
The MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Undercover High School' (plotted by Namgoong Seongwoo, scripted by Lim Youngbin, directed by Choi Jeongin, produced by Neo Entertainment and Slingshot Studio) has been in the spotlight, continuing its unbroken wave of popularity. Notably, the drama ranked first in TV buzz for five consecutive weeks, and the 2049 viewership ratings are also maintaining an upward trend, showcasing its popularity.
The drama and Seo Kang-jun's TV buzz have not relinquished their top spot since the first broadcast. According to FUNdex, the official platform of Good Data Corporation, a professional agency for K-content competitiveness, 'Undercover High School' has clinched the top spot in TV buzz, combining both dramas and non-dramas, for five consecutive weeks since the third week of March. Seo Kang-jun has also ranked first in TV-drama performer buzz for five consecutive weeks, while Jin Ki-joo consistently ranks high, garnering significant public interest. Furthermore, the 2049 viewership ratings for 'Undercover High School' peaked at 3.3%, enhancing its channel competitiveness in addition to its buzz.
Thus, the formula for drama popularity is gradually shifting. Various metrics that prove buzz, aside from viewership ratings, reflect public interest, altering the landscape of drama success. Additionally, recently, buzz, OTT rankings, and SNS reactions have been increasingly aligned, indicating its popularity.
Meanwhile, the reaction overseas is also enthusiastic. According to the weekly chart released by Viu, the largest regional OTT platform in Asia, for the second week of March (March 10-16), the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Undercover High School' (English title: Undercover High School) ranked first in five countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. This marks a record of maintaining the top position in five countries for two consecutive weeks following the first week of March, indicating a solid trajectory of success.
On the other hand, as 'Undercover High School' has only two episodes left until the final episode, the unresolved conflict moments between Jung Hae-seong (played by Seo Kang-jun), Oh Soo-a (played by Jin Ki-joo), and Seo Myeong-joo (played by Kim Shin-rok) add to the viewing pleasure, making the anticipation for their conclusion even greater.
Viewers reacted enthusiastically, saying, "I really like Seo Kang-jun's mischievous acting," "Soo-a seems to be the chemistry queen," "Kim Shin-rok is just a master of acting," "the supporting roles are all so entertaining," "the background music is incredible in the drama," "I'm so disappointed that 'Under School' is only 12 episodes," "this drama is the essence itself!", "all the actors are exceptional in their performances."
'Undercover High School' is a drama that depicts the chaotic adventures of a National Intelligence Service agent disguised as a high school student in pursuit of the whereabouts of the missing gold bullion of Emperor Gojong. It airs on Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 p.m.
[Photo] 'Undercover High School'
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