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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It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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