'Dynamite Kiss' ended with Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin's tightly closed happy ending.
On the 26th, according to ratings survey company Nielsen Korea, the final episode of SBS's Wed-Thu drama 'Dynamite Kiss' (written by Ha Yoon-ah, Tae Kyung-min; directed by Kim Jae-hyun, Kim Hyun-woo), which aired on the 25th, recorded a peak instant rating of 8.1%, 7% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and 6.9% nationwide, setting a new personal best. This translates to first place not only in its time slot but also as the highest-rated weekday drama for seven consecutive weeks. Also, the key channel competitiveness indicator among viewers aged 20-49 recorded an average rating of 1.8% and a peak instant rating of 2.4%, ranking first in its time slot. 'Dynamite Kiss,' which enjoyed great love throughout its run, swept various first-place rankings until the end and concluded successfully.
In that episode, Gong Ji-hyeok (played by Jang Ki-yong) and Go Da-rim (played by Ahn Eun-jin) secured both love and work and met an unsurpassably happy ending. Above all, 'Dynamite Kiss' leaving a significant meaning by proving the success of revived SBS weekday dramas through its domestic and global dual hit throughout its run.
That day, after Gong Ji-hyeok secured evidence from the recording file handed to him by Go Da-rim, he appeared at the shareholders' meeting and delivered a satisfying comeuppance to Gong Ji-hye (played by Jung Ga-hee) and Yoo Tae-young (played by Jeong Hwan). He also helped his mother Kim In-ae (played by Nam Gi-ae), who had endured a difficult life, to find her place at the company. Ultimately, Gong Chang-ho (played by Choi Kwang-il), who hurt Gong Ji-hye, Yoo Tae-young, Gong Ji-hyeok and Kim In-ae, had to taste bitter suffering.
Gong Ji-hyeok, overwhelmed with joy, rushed to Go Da-rim. But Yoo Tae-young, unable to contain his anger, pushed Gong Ji-hyeok with a car. A startled Go Da-rim clutched her heart and ran over at once, but Gong Ji-hyeok did not wake up. Go Da-rim stayed by his side, pleading only that Gong Ji-hyeok open his eyes. However, when Gong Ji-hyeok finally woke up after a month, he had forgotten all the happy memories with Go Da-rim and had become a man who, like before, did not trust love.
In the end, Go Da-rim left Gong Ji-hyeok for his sake. Afterwards, Gong Ji-hyeok felt sudden inexplicable loneliness from time to time, and Go Da-rim started her own company and lived each day diligently. A year passed, and Go Da-rim and Gong Ji-hyeok reunited at the party where they had a 'disaster-level' kiss as if by fate, and they kissed again. This kiss was also dynamite. Gong Ji-hyeok grabbed Go Da-rim, saying, "Shall we do it one more time?" and finally recovered all his memories.
Afterward, the two enjoyed a sweet romance, proceeded to a proposal, and reached marriage. In particular, Go Da-rim flourished in her career and began to live an independent and confident life, different from her previously bowed past. Also, Yoo Ha-young's (played by Woo Da-bi) unrequited love for Kim Seon-woo (played by Kim Mu-jun) showed positive signals, raising expectations for a happier future for the two.
'Dynamite Kiss' filled viewers' hearts with sweet excitement until the end. Among many people, following the scene where Gong Ji-hyeok and Go Da-rim kiss and someone said, "Kissing makes me so happy," all the actors then appeared and performed a lovely and cheerful dance. The sparkling characters and story that had been loved, and the unique lovely charm of 'Dynamite Kiss,' were fully captured, making for a more impressive ending.
'Dynamite Kiss' captivated viewers with an electrifying, intense dopamine-exploding romance that starts with a kiss between Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin. With dialogue that triggers immediate excitement, lively and rhythmic direction, attractive characters, and the performances and chemistry of lovable actors, it perfectly satisfied all the elements the public expects from a romantic comedy.
This translated directly into box-office success. Domestically, 'Dynamite Kiss' held first place in weekday drama ratings across all channels throughout its run. Its highest peak instantaneous rating was an impressive 8.1%. Despite being a Wed-Thu drama revived after a long time, it recorded meaningful ratings. This response indicates that SBS's scheduling strategy of placing a light, pleasant romantic comedy on Wednesday and Thursday nights, the middle of the week when anyone can enjoy it without burden, worked effectively.
Global success was also overwhelming. Throughout its run it firmly maintained top positions in Netflix's non-English global rankings. In particular, it drew hot responses across the American and Asian continents, sparking a "K-romcom craze." As a result, the overseas popularity of lead actors Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin and other main cast members exploded.
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