Actress Seo-hyun showcased her enhanced acting skills and diverse charms through the KBS2TV drama 'The First Night With the Duke,' once again solidifying her status as a 'trustworthy actor.' The show, which ended last week, led to a rise in viewership and received international acclaim, demonstrating Seo-hyun's strong box office power and global influence.
Seo-hyun captivated viewers by perfectly embodying the completely different characters 'K' and 'the alternative.' Going beyond a dual role, Seo-hyun's performance subtly expressed each character's personality and emotional depth, enhancing viewer engagement with her unique touch that surpassed the original characters. Her chameleon-like transformations received enthusiastic praise from domestic audiences and garnered passionate responses from global fans, once again proving her worldwide popularity.
The 'Seo-hyun effect' was also proven through ratings. After lingering in the 1% range for a while, the KBS drama time slot experienced a bounce in ratings from the premiere of 'The First Night With the Duke.' Sustaining this interest, the show maintained a steady flow until the final episode, achieving a final rating of 3.2% and significantly contributing to the increase in KBS drama ratings.
International reactions were no less impressive. The drama, broadcasted on the global OTT platform Rakuten Viki, ranked first in viewership across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania from its first week. It recorded the highest ratings in over 130 countries, including the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, and the United Arab Emirates, proving the 'Seo-hyun power' to the world.
Seo-hyun, who has once again made her mark with her differentiated acting skills and presence, now draws attention to her future steps.
[Photo] Lead Entertainment
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