Jinyoung and Noh Jung Ui’s drama The Witch is facing a crisis as ratings take a sharp dive! With only three episodes left, the weekend drama recorded its lowest viewership yet, making fans wonder if it can recover.

On March 8, episode 7 of Channel A’s The Witch aired, featuring a major turning point in the story. However, despite the dramatic plot development, the nationwide paid household rating plunged to just 1.2%, marking the lowest since the drama’s premiere. Compared to previous episodes, viewership has dropped by half, raising concerns about its future.

With the upcoming episode, expectations are high as Dongjin and Mijeong’s relationship takes a new turn.

The production team teased, "Until now, Dongjin has silently watched over Mijeong, while she unknowingly shared small moments with him. This next scene will be a major turning point."

They also praised Jinyoung and Noh Jung Ui’s emotional performances, saying, "Their acting will fully immerse viewers in the story. Please stay tuned!"

With only three episodes left, can The Witch turn things around in the ratings? Episode 8 airs on March 9 at 9:10 PM KST.

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Kim Soo Hyun has admitted to dating the late Kim Sae Ron but strongly denies that their relationship began when she was a minor.

On March 14, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, released a statement saying, “Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron dated from the summer of 2019, after she became an adult, until the fall of 2020.” They emphasized, “The claim that he was in a relationship with her when she was a minor is not true.”

The agency also clarified that the photos of the two, which were revealed by Garo Sero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) and Kim Sae Ron herself, were taken in 2020 when she was already of legal age.

Regarding the legal implications of the allegations, lawyer Lee Go Eun appeared on YTN News to discuss whether Kim Soo Hyun could face charges if it were proven that he had been in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was underage.

When asked about the possibility of legal punishment, Lee explained, “Under the law revised in May 2020, any physical relationship with a minor under the age of 16, even with consent, could lead to serious charges.”

However, she pointed out a key legal detail, saying, “Before the 2020 revision, the law applied only to minors under 13 years old. Since Kim Sae Ron was 15 in 2015, the legal framework at the time does not classify her as a protected minor in this context.”

Lee concluded, “Given the laws in place at the time, it seems difficult for Kim Soo Hyun to face legal consequences.”

She further added, “For any case to proceed against him, there would need to be clear evidence of more than just dating. Based on what is currently known, holding him legally accountable may be challenging.”

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