tvN's weekend drama Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, starring Kim Tae Ri, hit impressive ratings with its latest episode on October 26.
Episode 5 saw her character, Jeongnyeon, return to the Maeran National Theater after overcoming serious challenges, with the episode peaking at a national rating of 12.1% and a household average of 10.2%. This made it the top-rated show across all channels in its time slot, even surpassing public broadcasters!
Among tvN’s target audience (ages 20-49), the episode scored a national peak of 3.8%, taking first place across all networks, with a regional high of 3.1% (Nielsen Korea, paid platforms).
In this episode, Jeongnyeon faced betrayal from PD Park Jong Guk, who used her to feature her famous mother, folk singer Chae Gong Seon, on his show and later pushed her out of the theater.
Although hurt, Jeongnyeon showed resilience, deciding to perform on her debut day with her unique style, even after Jong Guk insisted on a different, more sensual performance. This defiance led to a powerful moment on stage where she tossed her shoes aside, a move that stunned everyone.
The episode also saw Jeongnyeon mend fences with her theater rival, Yeong Seo, as both prepared for their auditions.
On audition day, Yeong Seo surprised the judges by choosing a bold villain role, while Jeongnyeon opted for a minor role, Soldier 1, hoping to learn from others. Tensions between them continued to rise, leaving viewers on edge as Yeong Seo vowed that Jeongnyeon would never surpass her.
The episode ended with heightened drama and powerful rivalries, building anticipation for the next performances in Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born.
With strong viewership ratings and escalating conflicts, fans are excited to see what comes next!
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