SBS’s Thursday drama, "The Killing Vote," concluded its 15-week run without a ratings rebound until its final episode.

On November 16th, the show aired its last episode, leaving it with an open ending by resetting the national death penalty vote.

The episode recorded a nationwide viewer rating of 3.1% and 2.9% in the Seoul area. Originally planned as a Mon-Tue drama, "The Killing Vote" was temporarily suspended after the conclusion of "The Secret Romantic Guesthouse."

As a result, SBS moved the show to Thursday, airing only one episode per week, starting from August 10th.

The first episode started strong with a rating of 4.1%. However, the show experienced three consecutive delays due to the broadcast of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and the 2023 KBO League playoffs, resulting in significant drops in viewership.

After two weeks of cancellations on September 28th and October 5th, episode 8 fell to the 2% range.

While the rating did increase slightly later on, it never surpassed 3% until the final episode. Thus, the rating of the first episode ultimately became the drama's highest rating record. "The Killing Vote" generated high anticipation as the comeback project of actress Lim Ji Yeon, who gained popularity through her roles in "The Glory" and "Lies Hidden in My Garden."

Additionally, with the inclusion of veteran actors like Park Hae Jin and Park Sung Woong, the drama was expected to be well-crafted. "The Killing Vote" is an intense genre drama that features characters with both good and evil qualities, brutal murders, and conveys heavy messages.

The most important mission was to create high immersion and maintain it until the end. However, the broadcasting plan of releasing only one episode per week hindered viewers from fully enjoying the show due to the long waiting time.

Despite its poor ratings performance, the drama received favorable reviews for its fresh material and the cast's passionate acting performances.

For Lim Ji Yeon, "The Killing Vote" may be seen as a regrettable project, but it demonstrated her versatility by breaking away from her villain image and portraying a righteous police officer.

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Actress Joo Hyun Young turned heads at the 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards, and it's all thanks to her daring fashion choice! The actress took to Instagram on January 29 to share a stunning post-event selfie, revealing her bold yet graceful style.

In her post, Joo Hyun Young wrote, "I had the honor of presenting the DJ Award with Senior Jang Seong Ryul! Every time I meet him at the broadcasting station, he always kindly takes care of me like a father. Today, he even called me a 'tonsil beauty.' It's a happy night."

Fans couldn’t help but smile at the sweet bond she shares with Senior Jang Seong Ryul!

But it wasn’t just her words that grabbed attention—her outfit stole the show. Joo Hyun Young wore a white dress with a jaw-dropping neckline that cut all the way down to her sternum, showing off her fearless fashion sense.

The striking dress didn’t just make a statement; it also highlighted her pure, graceful aura. And with her heartfelt message about Jang Seong Ryul, the actress made sure to show fans just how humble and down-to-earth she is.

In the midst of all the glamour, Joo Hyun Young is also making waves as the DJ for SBS Power FM’s 12시엔 주현영 (12 PM with Joo Hyun Young), where she’s continuing to connect with fans in a whole new way!

Fans are already buzzing about her bold and beautiful look, and we can't wait to see what she does next.

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