The final episode of the ENA drama 'My Precious Star' is set to air on the 23rd, with the series receiving praise for the performances of Uhm Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon, its engaging storyline, and intriguing direction. Despite this acclaim, the show's ratings have remained in the 3% range. The previous episode reached a series-high of 4.2%, but the upward trend did not continue.
In the episode aired on the 15th, Bong Cheong-ja, played by Uhm Jung-hwa, made a dazzling comeback. The appearance of Won Ban, portrayed by Ji Jin-hee, ignited a love triangle, and the episode ended with Bong Cheong-ja realizing that Dok Go-cheol, played by Song Seung-heon, was the detective '0728' from her past, heightening the tension. The episode recorded a nationwide rating of 3.9% and a metropolitan area rating of 3.3% according to Nielsen Korea's paid household data.
Bong Cheong-ja's return was met with widespread support. As the spotlight focused on her, Go Hee-young, played by Lee El, reached a peak of hysteria, even firing her stylist Sa Sun-young, played by Jo Yeon-hee, after losing a sponsorship. In retaliation, Sa Sun-young confronted Go Hee-young with evidence from the day of Bong Cheong-ja's car accident, leaving Go Hee-young visibly shaken and raising suspicions.
Bong Cheong-ja's true talent shone on set. Despite the director's praise, her relentless effort was joined by Dok Go-cheol, who became her acting partner. Even with his awkward performance, Bong Cheong-ja felt an inexplicable thrill, indicating a shift in her emotions.
Unaware of their growing attraction, Bong Cheong-ja and Dok Go-cheol faced an unexpected turning point. A jealousy-inducing incident occurred when Dok Go-cheol witnessed a late-night meeting between Bong Cheong-ja and Won Ban, leaving him unsettled. As he walked away, Go Hee-young approached him, leading to an unexpected encounter when he helped a drunken Go Hee-young, resulting in a close encounter with Bong Cheong-ja. This misunderstanding sparked mutual jealousy, marking the beginning of a romance unbeknownst to them.
However, Bong Cheong-ja's smooth comeback show faced a new threat. Dok Go-cheol's intuition that someone would harm her proved correct when Kwak Jeong-do, played by Park Joong-geun, fell into a trap. Dok Go-cheol engaged in a fierce struggle with Kwak Jeong-do, who had broken into Bong Cheong-ja's accommodation, successfully capturing him.
The late-night commotion stirred the filming set. Concerned about Dok Go-cheol, Bong Cheong-ja went to his home, where she discovered an unexpected secret. The familiar door code '0728' revealed Dok Go-cheol's past identity as the rookie detective who once comforted her, bringing a flood of memories. Realizing Dok Go-cheol's genuine concern, Bong Cheong-ja was overwhelmed with emotion. The episode concluded with a surprising embrace between Bong Cheong-ja and Dok Go-cheol, leaving viewers eager for the next installment.
Reported by Lee So-jung, TenAsia forusojung@tenasia.co.kr