The viewership ratings of weekend dramas see positive changes.

According to Nielsen Korea, the 7th episode of Snowdrop scored an average nationwide viewership rating of 3.3 percent. This is higher than the drama’s previous rating of 1.9 percent, but lower than its highest rating of 3.9 percent in the 2nd episode.

With thrilling new details as the characters’ true identities are gradually revealed, episode 7 of Snowdrop sees a strong rise in rating. Specifically, from 1.9 percent in episode 6, the rating of episode 7 increased to 3.3 percent. This is the second time Snowdrop’s rating exceeded 3 percent, though it is not high, compared to the common ground of JTBC dramas, this number is a positive achievement. It is possible that after many explanations given by JTBC over historical distortion, Korean viewers have been more open and decided to support the drama. 

In the 7th episode, Kang Chung Ya (Yoo In Na) is brought to the scene of a hostage incident at Hosu Women’s University. There, she confronts Im Soo Ho (Jung Hae In) and the other North Korean spies who were taking the students and faculty as hostages. Kang Chung Ya is a surgeon who is having a secret affair with Nam Tae Il (Park Sung Woong), the Secretary General of ANSP (Agency for National Security Planning). She was initially called to the scene to treat the injured.

Meanwhile, Nam Tae Il secretly asks Kang Chung Ya to terminate the injured spy. While not agreeing on the execution, Kang Chung Ya promises to knock the spy unconscious by injecting him the painkillers with sleeping pills. Then, she hides a gun inside her bag, according to ANSP agent Jang Han Na (Jung Yu Jin)’s advice.

Im Soo Ho was startled to see Kang Chung Ya. He calls Joo Gyeok Chan (Kim Min Jae), another spy, to reveal her identity. Kang Chung Ya was, in fact, a high-rank North Korean spy dispatched for espionage operations. Viewers are expecting to see if Kang Chung Ya will add to the tension of this already complicated relationship.

Meanwhile, other weekend Korean dramas also saw significant increase in viewership on Sunday night. tvN’s Bulgasal grew to an average nationwide rating of 4.1 percent. TV Chosun’s Uncle achieved its highest viewership rating so far, earning a nationwide average of 6.3 percent for the latest episode. KBS’s The King Of Tears, Lee Bang Won achieved a double-digit rating for the first time to hit an all-time high, scoring an average nationwide rating of 10.2 percent.

Finally, the popular KBS 2TV drama Young Lady And Gentleman achieved an average nationwide rating of 34.4 percent, successfully securing its position as the most watched show of all channels broadcast on Sunday.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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