In the latest episode of SBS's drama "Connection," aired on the 21st, viewers were left on the edge of their seats as Ji Sung rushed to an empty telephone booth after Jeon Mi Do received a shocking clue, culminating in an emotional outburst.

The 9th episode, written by Lee Hyun and directed by Kim Moon-kyo, maintained its top spot with a nationwide rating of 9.1% (8.9% in Seoul), peaking at 11.2%. This marks the drama's fifth consecutive week as the most-watched weekend show, with a strong performance among viewers aged 20-49.

In this episode, Jang Jae-kyung (Ji Sung) intensified his pursuit of Jung Yoon-ho (Lee Kang Wook), suspecting his involvement in the Im Myung-guk case. However, tensions rose when Kang Si-jeong (Ryu Hye Rin) stirred trouble, prompting Jung Yoon-ho to flee, complicating the investigation.

Amidst the turmoil, Jang Jae-kyung and Oh Yoon-jin (Jeon Mi Do) delved deeper into the mysteries, uncovering connections that could unravel the entire case. The drama intensified with revelations about past ties and unexpected alliances, keeping viewers hooked.

The episode also highlighted the emotional complexities of the characters, including a poignant moment when Choi Ji-yeon (played by Choi Ji Yeon) revealed a deeply personal connection, leading to heartfelt reactions from the cast.

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IVE is on fire, winning big even when the odds are against them!

On January 30, IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo) made waves by taking home their fifth music show win with their pre-release song “Rebel Heart.” Despite M Countdown being off the air and replaced with a highlight show, IVE still claimed the top spot for the final week of January.

The show revealed the winner at the end, and to everyone’s surprise, IVE secured their second consecutive #1 victory!

This major achievement marks a historic milestone for the group, reaching five music show wins with just their pre-release track.

Fans, known as DIVE, couldn’t be more excited, and IVE couldn’t be more grateful. In a statement from Starship Entertainment, the group expressed, "It feels like a surprise gift right before our official comeback. We've only had happy moments promoting 'Rebel Heart,' and we're so thankful for this 1st place win."

They went on to add, "Starting from February 3, we will bring even more happiness to DIVE. The title track 'Attitude' we will release then is a song that we all really love, and we hope DIVE will look forward to it."

“Rebel Heart,” released on January 13, is the pre-release track for IVE’s third mini-album IVE EMPATHY, which will drop on February 3. The song has already been making waves on both domestic and international music charts. It continues to perform well on Billboard, landing at 51st on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and 97th on Billboard Global 200 as of February 1.

But it’s not just chart success that’s getting attention! The “Rebel Heart” dance challenge on TikTok has taken the internet by storm, with the members’ dance challenge videos collectively surpassing 24.96 million views with just two posts.

Additionally, viral challenges like the emoji challenge and the band challenge—where popular Korean bands perform the chorus of “Rebel Heart” in their own style—have sparked enthusiastic responses from fans all over the world.

With their official comeback just around the corner, IVE is poised for even greater success. Get ready for IVE EMPATHY and the double title tracks, including “Attitude,” coming on February 3.

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