'Joseon's Lover' recorded a viewership rating of 5.6% for the 6th episode (Nielsen Korea, based on nationwide paid households), and showed momentum jumping again from last week, exceeding the highest viewership rating of 7% per minute. The 2549 target audience rating also jumped to 1.1% (based on the metropolitan area), capturing the attention of all generations, while continuing to rank first in the overall viewership rating for the same time slot.
In 'Joseon's Lover' (hereinafter referred to as 'Lover'), which aired on the 30th, the underground parking lot face-to-face operation between Lee Yong-sik and prospective son-in-law(?) Won-hyuk, which created a tense situation in the last episode, failed. Lee Yong-sik completely ignored Won-hyuk in the parking lot and quickly got into his car and fled. Su-min Lee said, “I don’t know what to do in the middle. The father must be mentally prepared... “He expressed his upset. However, Lee Soo-min, who quickly warmed up to her boyfriend's warm welcome, told her father's joke to her boyfriend, saying, "The weather is cold today because my father's heart became cold after filming 'Lovers.'"
As the atmosphere became more friendly, Wonhyuk and Lee Soo-min showed off their affection by kissing while covering the camera with their hands. Amid the enthusiasm of the 5 MCs, Lee Soo-min was embarrassed, but showed her consideration for her father by answering, “I was conscious of my father, not the camera.”
Lee Yong-sik then said while driving, “I’m scared, it’s so, so hard. “How will I live if I send my daughter away?” he said, expressing his feelings about sending his daughter to the production team. Although he has good feelings toward Wonhyuk, whom his wife praises, he says, “I don’t like my daughter saying ‘mother and father’ to strangers. There is a father here... I am Sumin's father... “He continued to confess his disappointment and fear. He even revealed his father's unwillingness to give his only daughter in marriage, saying, "I feel like we will be separated forever." Lee Soo-min, who was watching this, said, “I can’t watch this, I feel so bad for my dad… “He shed tears as he sympathized with his father’s feelings.
Lee Yong-sik, who had moved to his seat, then confessed his true feelings to the production team. Lee Yong-sik said, “You can’t put it off when you’re 32… With these words, he already had a premonition that his daughter's marriage was imminent. When Su-min Lee was around 6 years old, he suffered a myocardial infarction and went into the operating room, saying, “God, please save Sumin just long enough for her to go to the wedding. He confessed his past prayers, saying, "I will definitely go in hand in hand," and then a video was released of a young Lee Soo-min praying for her father's health. Su-min Lee, who was watching the video, could not stop crying again. Lee Soo-min said that she is still traumatized by her father's illness and still shows strong affection, saying, "When my father falls asleep, I check to see if he is breathing."
And in the end, Lee Yong-sik admitted, “Su-min should get married.” MC Lara Im, who was watching this, said, “I also thought my dad would be by my side. My dad passed away suddenly... I felt like telling you not to regret it like I did... “I couldn’t hide my tears.”
Meanwhile, the new corner 'Older Man (hereinafter referred to as 'Najeossi')' planned by Choi Seong-guk was released for the first time. Actors Yoon Ki-won, Kim Gwang-gyu, and comedian Shim Hyun-seop dreamed of their future lovers together and spoke openly about their inner lives in a comfortable atmosphere. Yoon Ki-won, who has been dating a new love for the past year, carefully talked about his girlfriend and revealed his dating history. While concentrating on his work after his divorce, he happened to meet his current girlfriend at a dinner with an acquaintance. During their second meeting, he comically asked, “Would you like to meet me?” and they started dating seriously. Choi Seong-guk, who first met her in private, raised expectations even more by saying, “She’s as cool as a Hong Kong movie star.”
Shim Hyun-seop also shared his blind date experience. Shim Hyun-seop went on a blind date by imitating his vocal cords and making jokes with his unique sense of humor, but he seemed too light-hearted, so most of them failed so far, making him feel salty. However, he surprisingly confessed, “Currently, there is someone who is looking forward to continuing a good relationship.” The 'Najeossi' were delighted with the good news and continued to ask questions. They also gave advice to him who overused his personal stories and cheered for Shim Hyun-seop's meeting. Lastly, ‘all-rounder’ Yoon Ki-won passionately sang songs from his long-standing album.
Yoon Ki-won's new love, a girl who resembles a 'Hong Kong movie star', is scheduled to be revealed in 'Joseon's Lover', which airs every Monday at 10 pm on TV CHOSUN.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr