A 9-year associate attorney, Lee Jong-suk, has experienced a change of heart.
In episode 5 of the tvN weekend drama "Seochodong," which aired yesterday (19th), the character Ahn Joo-hyung (played by Lee Jong-suk) was depicted opening his heart to a first-year attorney, Kang Hee-ji (played by Moon Ga-young).
As a result, the viewer rating for episode 5 recorded an average of 5.8% in the metropolitan area, with a peak of 6.8%, and a national average of 5.4%, with a peak of 6.2%. In terms of the metropolitan area, the show broke its own record for the highest viewer rating, ranking first among cable and comprehensive programming channels during the same time slot for both metropolitan and national households. In the target demographic of 2049, it ranked first in the same time slot among all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters (based on paid platforms including cable, IPTV, and satellite / provided by Nielsen Korea).
After the lawsuit ended, Ahn Joo-hyung exchanged final greetings with Park Su-jeong (played by Lee Yoo-young) and met with Kang Hee-ji on the rooftop to present her with a snack gift. Kang Hee-ji, worried about Ahn Joo-hyung, who seemed unstable the previous night, sincerely apologized for her crossed boundaries. Ahn Joo-hyung eased her concerns by saying, "You have nothing to apologize for."
It was particularly interesting to see Ahn Joo-hyung, who believed it was better to keep a distance from clients, showing signs of being influenced by Kang Hee-ji's mindset of wanting to be a lawyer who comforts clients. After resolving the case, he smiled with pride upon receiving a thank-you message from the client. A long-time friend, Bae Mun-jeong (played by Ryu Hye-young), was surprised by Ahn Joo-hyung's remark that "it's a relief the client is a good person."
Meanwhile, while investigating the litigation case, Kang Hee-ji unexpectedly received help from Jo Chang-won (played by Kang Yu-seok). Even with Jo Chang-won's assistance, the investigation had not progressed. During a chance moment, she learned about Jo Chang-won's concerns and began to open up about her own family issues.
On the other hand, after the conversation on the rooftop, Ahn Joo-hyung began to feel oddly concerned about Jo Chang-won, who appeared to be getting much closer to Kang Hee-ji. Trying to play it cool, he looked for opportunities to have a meal with Kang Hee-ji under the pretext of a group gathering, but even that was declined by Jo Chang-won. Ahn Joo-hyung's unexpected action of swiftly taking the gimbap brought by Jo Chang-won drew laughter.
Finding it hard to catch a glimpse of Kang Hee-ji, Ahn Joo-hyung approached her excitedly when he saw her at the courthouse. He abruptly suggested, "Let's have a meal together sometime," and Kang Hee-ji, who had planned to treat him in return for helping with the medical lawsuit, accepted his offer. There was a different atmosphere surrounding the two as they walked side by side down the streets of Seochodong.
On another note, at the end of episode 5, an unexpected setback struck Ha Sang-ki (played by Lim Seong-jae), who calls himself "the spirit of spring," signaling a significant aftermath. His name, presumed to be that of Ha Sang-ki, appeared in an exclusive article about children of high-ranking officials entering law school in large numbers. Even before he could grasp the situation, his phone was bombarded with various malicious messages, raising his anxiety.
Moreover, earlier, Jo Chang-won happened to see that Ha Sang-ki had an enormous amount of money deposited in his account, further stirring suspicions about his identity. Curiosity grows regarding what secrets Ha Sang-ki might be hiding.
The stories of associate attorneys experiencing tumultuous days due to unpredictable events will continue in episode 6 of the tvN weekend drama "Seochodong," airing today (20th) at 9:20 p.m.
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