The intense chemistry between Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk in Love Scout has fans buzzing, as the latest episode sees the drama reaching impressive new heights in ratings!

The 4th episode of SBS’s Love Scout, which aired on January 11, recorded a nationwide average rating of 11.3%, with a peak of 14%.

This strong performance keeps the show at the top of the ratings chart for Fridays and Saturdays. Notably, the drama also ranked #1 in the 2049 target audience, with a solid 4.1% viewership share. (Nielsen Korea)

Viewers were on the edge of their seats as the relationship between Ji Yoon (played by Han Ji Min) and Eun Ho (played by Lee Jun Hyuk) deepened, delivering plenty of heart-fluttering moments.

With each passing episode, their connection becomes more captivating, making Love Scout one of the most talked-about dramas of the week.

As the drama continues to unfold, fans can’t wait to see how Ji Yoon and Eun Ho’s story will evolve, and if their sizzling chemistry will lead to more emotional moments that keep fans hooked!

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The upcoming SBS drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, is already making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons.

Recent revelations about the show’s co-director, Ham Joon Ho, have sparked controversy. It was revealed that Ham Joon Ho had faced legal issues in 2020 for assault and defamation while intoxicated.

This incident led to disciplinary action within SBS and has raised questions about his involvement in the new project.

On January 13, the production team of Love Scout released an official apology, saying, "We deeply regret causing concern with unpleasant news related to PD Ham Joon Ho."

They confirmed the allegations, stating, "It is true that PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of assault and defamation while intoxicated in early 2020. However, he sincerely apologized to all victims, and the matter was resolved through forgiveness and mutual agreement."

They added, "He also received legal punishment for the incident. Additionally, reports about his prior criminal record from five years ago are unrelated to this case, as they involve a misdemeanor."

The team explained that Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his duties following the incident and spent three years reflecting on his actions before returning to directing. They added, "We kindly ask for viewers’ understanding."

The controversy began after online posts brought up the 2020 incident, sharing a news article from that time. The article described an SBS drama department employee, referred to as “A,” causing a disturbance in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while intoxicated. Police booked “A,” and due to their prior criminal record, an arrest warrant was requested but later denied.

It was later confirmed that “A” was PD Ham Joon Ho. After serving his suspension, he made his directorial comeback with the SBS drama Payback before taking on Love Scout.

Despite the production team's apology, the controversy has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated drama, leaving viewers wondering how it will impact the show’s reception.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!

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