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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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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