MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Red Sleeves' (directed by Jung Ji-in, Song Yeon-hwa, written by Jeong Hae-ri, produced by Wemad, Npio Entertainment/Youngje, The Red Sleeve, hereinafter, 'The Red Sleeve') broke the double-digit viewership ratings and reached 1st in the same time slot. Once again added momentum to the unstoppable upward trend.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings research company, the 7th episode of 'Red Sleeves' broke its own highest ratings, recording 10.7% nationwide and 10.5% in the metropolitan area, taking first place in the same time slot.

In addition, the audience rating of 2049, which is used as a major indicator for advertisers, also rose to 3.4% compared to the previous episode, and the highest rating also soared to 11.6%. Above all, this trend in viewership has nearly doubled compared to the first episode, proving the success of 'Red Sleeves'.

In the 7th episode of 'Red Sleeves', which was broadcast on December 3rd (Friday), Lee San (Lee Jun-ho), who grew bigger as her feelings for Seong Deok-im (Lee Se-young) grew, eventually confessed her love, but wanted to protect her life as a court lady, not a concubine. Han Deok-im's rejection of San's heart was portrayed, leaving a heartbreaking aftertaste. In addition, it aroused curiosity about the direction in which the romance of the two intertwined people would go.

Meanwhile, MBC's 'Red Sleeves' is a fictional retelling of the well-known historical romance between King Jeongjo of Joseon and his royal concubine, Uibin Sung. 2PM's Junho plays the role of King Jeongjo, and actress Lee Se Young plays the role of Uibin Sung, or Sung Duk Im. Many drama fans have praised the series for its classic historical drama style, at the same time challenging various K-drama tropes. 

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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