"Our Golden Days" is igniting weekend home dramas with unpredictable developments and character conflicts in each episode.
KBS 2TV weekend drama "Our Golden Days" (directed by Kim Hyung-seok, written by So Hyun-kyung) recently recorded its highest viewership rating of 16.3% (provided by Nielsen Korea, based on nationwide households), laying a foundation for becoming a strong contender in weekend dramas. In particular, Go Seong-hee (played by Lee Tae-ran) captivated audiences with a cold demeanor towards her secretary, contrasting her previously warm appearance, recording a peak rating of 18.3% per minute. Accordingly, we looked back at the pivotal scenes from episodes 7 and 8, where the characters in "Our Golden Days" faced turning points.
#7: The re-emergence of Ji-hyuk with determination
Ji-hyuk (played by Jung Il-woo) felt disillusioned with life after breaking off his engagement with Jeong Ah (played by Ko Won-hee) and went missing. During his wandering, he inadvertently helped a newlywed couple caught in a difficult situation with self-interior design, gaining an idea to get back on his feet. Afterward, he headed to Seoul but lacked the courage to return home, so he visited the café "Adit" where Ji-eun Oh (played by Jung In-sun) works, leading to their reunion. This scene beautifully displayed Ji-hyuk's inner transformation and the tension of the drama, providing viewers with intense immersion and amplifying curiosity about the future of their relationship.
#7: Sang-cheol rises again with paternal love
Sang-cheol suffered a severe blow to his pride when his re-employment fell through. Learning that his son Ji-hyuk had tried to push for marriage based solely on conditions shocked him. He felt despondent as he confirmed his son's dissatisfaction with their family's circumstances. However, he heartwarming stated, "I can do anything to keep working until my kids can get married," as he prepared to challenge for an electrician's license, touching the hearts of viewers.
#8: Complex maternal love erupts, Da-jeong's tears
Kim Da-jeong (played by Kim Hee-jung) found solace in the fact that her son Ji-hyuk at least took Sang-cheol's retirement pay. However, Ji-hyuk couldn't possibly take that money, and as Sang-cheol looked at the envelope of money left on the bed, he hurriedly hid it, keeping it from his wife Da-jeong. Yet, once Da-jeong learned of this, she could no longer restrain her emotions, bursting into tears. Her tears reflected a complex mix of concern for Ji-hyuk's well-being, regret for not contacting him, and feelings of betrayal over Sang-cheol hiding the fact that Ji-hyuk left the money behind, elegantly expressing the intricacies of maternal love that resonated with viewers.
#8: Eun-o's explosive discomfort in cohabitation, fierce conflict with Ji-hyuk!
With the permission of her senior and café owner Jeong Hyun-soo (played by Kim Young-ah), Ji-hyuk started a business in the café's storage, clashing with Eun-o over every detail, leading to an intense psychological battle. Every action Ji-hyuk took while preparing for his business sparked conflict with Eun-o, escalating the tension of the drama to its peak. Ultimately, Eun-o declared she would quit the café, hinting at unpredictable developments ahead and significantly heightening viewer curiosity about the future of their relationship.
In this way, "Our Golden Days" captivates weekend viewers with its complex character relationships and tension-filled developments each week, raising anticipation for the unpredictable storyline in the next episode.
[Photo] KBS 2TV "Our Golden Days" broadcast capture
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