tvN's Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born concluded its run on a high note, achieving its best ratings since its premiere.

According to Nielsen Korea, the 12th and final episode of the weekend drama aired on November 17, recorded an average of 17.1% and a peak of 18.8% in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Nationwide, it achieved an average of 16.5% and a peak of 18.2%, making it the top program in its time slot across all channels, including terrestrial TV.

In the finale, the struggling Maeran National Opera Troupe gathered their last bit of strength to stage their most experimental performance yet: the avant-garde opera The Tale of the Twin Towers.

Through auditions, Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (played by Kim Tae Ri) secured the lead role of Asadal, a Baekje stonemason.

Her rival, Yeong Seo (played by Shin Ye Eun), gracefully accepted the outcome and took on the supporting role of Dalbi, a stonemason who admires but envies Asadal’s talents.

The two characters delivered breathtaking performances on stage, backed by the unwavering support of everyone who cherished Maeran.

Their passion, along with the stellar efforts of the entire cast, hinted that Maeran’s legacy would continue to thrive beyond this final show.

Notably, Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born dazzled as a groundbreaking new "prince of Maeran", presenting a bold and intense portrayal of an artist consumed by madness—a stark contrast to Ok Kyung (played by Jung Eun Chae), the previous "prince."

Set in the 1950s post-Korean War era, Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born followed the journey of a "genius born with an extraordinary voice," as she pursued her dream of becoming the greatest opera star. The drama beautifully depicted themes of rivalry, solidarity, and personal growth, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

Kim Tae Ri’s transformation and the drama’s powerful storytelling captivated audiences, cementing Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born as a standout hit.

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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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