Actor Namkoong Min and Lee Sul star in KBS 2TV weekend miniseries 'The Husband' (directed by Kim Junghyun, Kim Min-tae / written by Jung Jae-ha) and, as it keeps breaking its own viewership records each episode, a photo of the two's happy past "complete family portrait" was released, further amplifying the mystery surrounding the tragedy that befell them.
The fourth episode, aired on the 12th, recorded a peak minute rating of 8.5% and a nationwide rating of 7.2% according to Nielsen Korea, setting another series high. That represents a 1.9 percentage point vertical rise in nationwide ratings compared with episode three. It is the fastest ratings rise in KBS weekend miniseries history. On the global OTT platform Disney+, it topped "Today's Korea top 10 series" for two consecutive weeks, and it ranked third on content ranking platform Kinolights' "overall OTT ranking."
The production of 'The Husband' released still cuts on the 15th of Kang Tae-Ju (played by Namkoong Min) and Go Se-yun (played by Lee Sul) in their happy past.
In the previous episode, the prelude to the horrific tragedy that befell Kang Tae-Ju and Go Se-yun was depicted. At the moment their daughter, who was in critical condition, stopped breathing, Go Se-yun poured out a desperate accusation at Kang Tae-Ju, who could not be at her side because he could not be reached in time, saying "It's all your fault!"
Unlike the fierce confrontation unfolding now, the released still cuts capture a family of three who look like the happiest people in the world. At a birthday party lovingly decorated with balloons and cake, Kang Tae-Ju and Go Se-yun place loving kisses on their daughter Ha-yun's cheeks. Kang Tae-Ju's tender gaze, trying to capture every gesture of his daughter with his phone camera, evokes deep emotion.
The radiant daily life of the past forms a stark contrast with the cruel present, raising curiosity about what happened to this once-happy family. Furthermore, attention is focused on whether they can reveal the truth behind the hidden incident and return to those happier times.
According to on-site officials, Namkoong Min and Lee Sul displayed a warm chemistry on set, like a real family. Episode five will air on the 18th at 9:20 p.m. < [Photo]
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