"Gyeonwoo and the Fairy" continues to climb the ratings curve.
In the second episode of the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "Gyeonwoo and the Fairy" (directed by Kim Yong-wan, written by Yang Ji-hoon, planned by CJ ENM, produced by Studio Dragon, DEXTER Pictures, and Eo Content Group), Park Seong-ah's (played by Cho Yi-hyun) determination to protect Bae Gyeon-woo (played by Choo Young-Woo) was vividly depicted, despite his emotional walls. Bae Gyeon-woo's deep pain, having given up even his promising archery career amidst continued misfortunes, left viewers feeling sorry for him. Following the departure of his grandmother Oh Ok-soon (played by Gil Hae-yeon) and being left alone, Park Seong-ah, the "Fairy from Heaven," dashed to Bae Gyeon-woo's side, pledging to reverse their fate, creating an exciting expectation for a romantic rescue.
Just two episodes in, Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-Woo's captivating chemistry has left viewers enthusiastic. The second episode's ratings recorded an average of 4.5% and a peak of 6.0% among metropolitan households, while nationwide it averaged 4.4% with a peak of 5.8%, maintaining the No. 1 spot in the same time slot including cable and comprehensive programming channels. The viewership for tvN's target demographic of adults aged 20-49 was an average of 1.7% and a peak of 2.4%, ranking first across all channels including terrestrial broadcasts. (Based on Nielsen Korea paid households)
In this episode, Park Seong-ah's relentless efforts to protect Bae Gyeon-woo were dynamically showcased. She succeeded in driving away an evil spirit but left just a strange and odd impression on Bae Gyeon-woo, who had no idea why. Nevertheless, Bae Gyeon-woo's campaign against bad luck continued. Realizing that she needed special measures against Bae Gyeon-woo's unexpectedly strong bad luck, Park Seong-ah decided to hide talismans everywhere around him because their effectiveness increases the longer they remain where they are placed. Bae Gyeon-woo was bewildered by Park Seong-ah's sudden intrusion into his home, as she unexpectedly stated that she wanted to become closer to him. He found her unpredictable presence around him perplexing.
Despite Park Seong-ah's efforts, Bae Gyeon-woo faced yet another crisis. He walked backward into the law room amid flames. Simultaneously, rumors began to spread that Bae Gyeon-woo had been expelled from the archery team's residence due to arson. To escape the deluge of condemnation, Bae Gyeon-woo fled to a storage room. True to form, bad luck summoned a fire spirit, and surrounded by flames, Bae Gyeon-woo was haunted by past trauma. Although he was an elite archery athlete, he was not welcomed anywhere due to being branded as the icon of misfortune. At the moment Bae Gyeon-woo recalled a message that said, "I wish you would die," contemplating giving up everything, Park Seong-ah appeared again, jumping into the flames to save him. Once again, Park Seong-ah rescued Bae Gyeon-woo from death.
The crisis was averted, but a greater darkness awaited Bae Gyeon-woo. Distressed by the sight of Bae Gyeon-woo seeming to drift further away, Park Seong-ah was visited late at night by Oh Ok-soon. Oh Ok-soon made a request that only "the Fairy from Heaven" Park Seong-ah could fulfill: to hold Bae Gyeon-woo's hand in her place. In that moment, Park Seong-ah realized that Oh Ok-soon was no longer of this world, as Bae Gyeon-woo's only refuge had passed away. Park Seong-ah promised to save Bae Gyeon-woo, shedding tears.
Then, Park Seong-ah rushed to Bae Gyeon-woo, who would be left to grieve alone. Bae Gyeon-woo coldly expelled the "Fairy from Heaven" who appeared at the funeral hall. Park Seong-ah did not back down. Her determined words, "I will save you, in a way you don't like. I will never leave you alone," ignited anticipation for Park Seong-ah's role in lighting up Bae Gyeon-woo's world.
Meanwhile, the third episode of the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "Gyeonwoo and the Fairy" will air on the evening of the 30th (Monday) at 8:50 p.m.
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