"Good Partner" is taking a pause in its ratings climb, raising the question of whether it can regain momentum.

The SBS drama, which premiered on August 12, started strong with a 7.8% viewership rating and quickly soared to double digits by its third episode, catching viewers' attention.

Before a three-week break for the 2024 Paris Olympics, episode 7 hit a 17.7% rating, making it the top-rated SBS Friday-Saturday drama of 2024.

After the break, the show maintained a solid presence with a 14.6% rating, rising again to 17.2%, sparking hopes of reaching 20%. However, ratings have since stabilized in the 15% range, suggesting a period of adjustment.

The lack of further rating growth is partly due to competition from other shows airing at the same time.

MBC’s “Black Out,” and tvN’s “Love Next Door,” TV Chosun’s “DNA Lover,” and Channel A’s “Cinderella at 2 AM” are also in the mix.

“Cinderella at 2 AM” on Coupang Play has had minimal impact, but “Love Next Door,” focusing on romance, has become a strong competitor with a 6.8% rating on Saturdays.

Additionally, the portrayal of the divorce story between Cha Eun Kyung (Jang Nara) and Kim Ji Sang (Ji Seung Hyun) might not have fully connected with viewers.

However, as the storyline shifts from the divorce to the inner workings of a major law firm, there’s hope for fresh and engaging plots that could draw viewers back.

If “Good Partner” hits a 20% rating before it wraps up, it will achieve this milestone for the first time since “Taxi Driver 2” ended in April of the previous year, marking a 1 year and 5 months gap.

With Jang Nara as the lead actress, who is considered a strong contender for the 2024 SBS Acting Awards, it will be interesting to see if "Good Partner" can surpass 20% and boost her chances for an award.

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2NE1’s Park Bom is back and glowing more than ever!

On April 4, Park Bom took to social media to share a short video clip with the caption, “On my way home♥ Chanel coat.” In the video, she’s seen sitting in a taxi, looking chic and confident.

She gazes directly into the camera, winks, and gives a cute wave, instantly melting fans’ hearts.

What really caught everyone’s attention was her upgraded look.

Park Bom rocked a bold and glamorous makeup style, and fans couldn’t stop talking about how perfectly her sharp eyeliner matched her vibe.

Park Bom had previously worried fans after gaining weight during her time away from the spotlight. She successfully lost 11kg back in 2021, but later shared that she struggled with weight fluctuations.

Now, with her return to full-group promotions with 2NE1, it seems she's back to taking great care of herself—and fans are absolutely loving it.

One fan commented, “She looks so healthy and beautiful again,” while another said, “Her visuals are no joke. Bom is glowing!”

2NE1 recently made their long-awaited group return with an Asia concert tour celebrating their 15th debut anniversary.

And there's more to come—on April 12 and 13, they’ll be holding the '2025 2NE1 Concert: Welcome Back Encore in Seoul', continuing their powerful comeback and making fans around the world cheer even louder.

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