Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young showcased perfect chemistry, leading their first collaboration to victory.
In the 6th episode of the tvN weekend drama 'Seocho-dong' (written by Lee Seung-hyun, directed by Park Seung-woo, planned by CJ ENM Studios, produced by Chorokbaem Media), which aired yesterday (20th), the characters A Byun Jeos (played by Lee Jong-suk), Kang Hee-ji (played by Moon Ga-young), Jo Chang-won (played by Kang Yu-seok), Bae Mun-jeong (played by Ryu Hye-young), and Ha Sang-ki (played by Lim Seong-jae) were portrayed.
The 6th episode recorded an average viewership of 6.1% in the metropolitan area and a peak of 7.6%, as well as an average of 6.1% nationwide and a peak of 7.3%. It broke its own record in both metropolitan and national categories, ranking first in its time slot among cable and satellite channels. It also dominated the viewership ratings for the target demographic of 2049 men and women, achieving first place in its time slot among cable and satellite channels as well. (Based on paid platforms including cable, IPTV, and satellite / provided by Nielsen Korea)
Under the suggestion of advisor Kim Hyung-min (played by Yum Hye-ran), A Byun Jeos and Kang Hee-ji sought to help employee Jeong Min-kyu (played by Park Tae-rin), who was assaulted by club owner Lee Dong-soo (played by Heo Hyung-kyu), but ended up meeting DJ Kang Chang-joon (played by Lee Jeong-in), who was unfairly dismissed. They assessed the surrounding circumstances and sought to gather evidence to prove the wrongful termination, infiltrating the club where they met Jeong Min-kyu to ask for testimony. After being intimidated by the fear of losing his job, Jeong Min-kyu refused to testify, leading A Byun Jeos to extend a warm offer, saying, "Contact me if you need help."
A Byun Jeos and Kang Hee-ji presented various pieces of evidence to prove the wrongful termination and successfully led the trial's outcome to victory. As it was their first victory achieved by working together, they smiled at each other, spreading warmth.
Meanwhile, Ha Sang-ki was experiencing difficult times due to an article raising issues about the entrance of children of high-ranking officials into law schools, which included his name. Struggling to share the details, Ha Sang-ki ultimately chose to remain silent, and Jo Chang-won felt disappointed by Ha Sang-ki's reluctance to reveal his thoughts, gradually distancing himself, resulting in an atmosphere of bitter silence among A Byun Jeos.
Nevertheless, Jo Chang-won showed unwavering loyalty by supporting Ha Sang-ki, who was still being hounded by press inquiries on his way home. Feeling he could no longer run away for the sake of his friends who cared for him, Ha Sang-ki gathered his courage and revealed his past, which he had never shared with anyone. After laying bare his financially struggling student days when he had to work in the fall to attend school in spring, the sight of Ha Sang-ki shedding lonely tears moved viewers.
Following this, A Byun Jeos also shared their own secrets to comfort Ha Sang-ki in their own ways. Stories poured out, ranging from A Byun Jeos, who mentioned handling an ex-girlfriend's divorce case, to Jo Chang-won, who works as a visiting attorney, and Bae Mun-jeong, who revealed she was six weeks pregnant, and Kang Hee-ji, who had known all of this. The worries that seemed like the world would crumble if anyone found out were alleviated as they shared their burdens, and A Byun Jeos proudly exhibited their enduring friendship while enjoying a bowl of gukbap.
After much contemplation, Bae Mun-jeong finally shared the news of her pregnancy with her husband Kim Ji-seok (played by Yoon Kyun-sang). Her fear that he might not welcome the child was dismissed as Kim Ji-seok was moved to tears by the revelation, prompting Bae Mun-jeong to finally smile brightly. The adorable affection between the soon-to-be parents, filled with excitement over the impending arrival of their child, also stirred the hearts of viewers.
Alongside this, there was a different atmosphere surrounding the relationship between A Byun Jeos and Kang Hee-ji, who had concluded their first collaborative lawsuit with a victory. The two gathered for a post-victory celebration, sharing their stories and getting to know each other better. Similar to ten years ago in Hong Kong, while sitting side by side on the subway, the peculiar tension felt by A Byun Jeos and Kang Hee-ji heightened their heartbeats. Following their youthful past, there is curiosity about how the relationship between the two, reunited after ten years, will evolve.
The tvN weekend drama 'Seocho-dong', showcasing the tumultuous work lives of Lee Jong-suk, Moon Ga-young, Kang Yu-seok, Ryu Hye-young, and Lim Seong-jae, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m.
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