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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IVE's Ahn Yujin just shared a sweet story about her friendship with aespa's Karina, and fans are loving the adorable details!

On January 28, Ahn Yujin appeared on Salon Drip 2 and got candid about how her friendship with Karina began.

During the show, Jang Do Yeon asked Ahn Yujin if she had ever talked to Karina, who is also a leader, about the struggles of being in charge after they performed on stage together.

Ahn Yujin revealed, “I’ve wanted to get closer to Karina for a while. I’ve focused on just becoming friends, so we didn’t really talk deeply yet, but I want to ask her more about it. Our teams are very different, but they’re all so amazing!”

When asked how she approached Karina, Ahn Yujin shyly admitted, “The first time we met was through a challenge. Karina’s team wanted to take photos with me, and I made sure to dress nicely. I was so nervous!"

She added, "I had two things I wanted to ask: ‘Can I call you unnie?’ and ‘Can I get your number?’ But I couldn’t bring myself to do it because there were just too many things on my mind. I wanted to talk well, dance well, and look good on camera.”

Ahn Yujin then explained that after a collaboration stage offer came up, she thought of Karina and even got her number through a mutual acquaintance. But, worried about making Karina feel uncomfortable, Ahn Yujin didn’t contact her right away. Instead, she waited until Karina contacted her first!

Ahn Yujin shared, “I heard Karina was talking about me, so I thought I should contact her. But then, she contacted me first,” looking genuinely touched. Jang Do Yeon teased, “You both are so cute! Are you getting close now?”

With a bright smile, Ahn Yujin responded, “Yes! We’ve decided to have a meal together soon.” She also thanked Karina for being so kind, especially when Karina texted her after practice, saying she had worked hard.

Ahn Yujin revealed, “Lately, I keep asking her if it’s okay to post pictures of us on social media,” showing just how strong their growing friendship is.

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