In a gripping episode of KBS 2TV's daily drama 'Red Pearl,' Park Jin-hee's character miraculously saves her niece and uncovers a murder plot behind her sister's death.
The third episode, aired on the evening of the 25th, hinted that the murderer of Kim Myung-hee (played by Park Jin-hee) was Oh Jung-ran (played by Kim Hee-jung). This shocking development captivated viewers, achieving a viewership rating of 8.7% nationwide, according to Nielsen Korea. The drama's premiere on the 23rd recorded a 9.0% rating, marking the highest viewership for a KBS 2TV daily drama in two years.
The episode depicted the desperate efforts of Kim Dan-hee (also played by Park Jin-hee), the twin sister of the deceased, as she discovered that her sister's unborn child was still alive. Determined to save her niece, she teamed up with Dr. Baek Joon-ki (played by Nam Sung-jin) for an emergency surgery. In a tense scenario, Dr. Baek's wife was also in labor, leading to a dramatic scene where both women underwent childbirth and surgery simultaneously.
Nurse Kim Dan-hee assisted Dr. Baek, ensuring both mothers safely delivered their babies. The simultaneous birth of the two children hinted at a future filled with dramatic twists. After the emergency, Dan-hee was overwhelmed with grief in front of her sister's lifeless body, moving viewers to tears.
Dr. Baek then discovered mysterious marks on Kim Myung-hee's neck, suggesting foul play. Earlier, Kim Dan-hee had seen Oh Jung-ran and Song Geun-tae (played by Lee Myung-ho) near Park Tae-ho's villa, leading her to suspect them as the culprits. She vowed revenge, saying, "I will find them and make them pay," but soon collapsed from exhaustion.
The episode also revealed Oh Jung-ran and Song Geun-tae's involvement in Kim Myung-hee's death through their chilling conversation. Oh Jung-ran confessed the murder to her husband, Park Tae-ho (played by Choi Jae-sung), who, concerned about the impact on his business image, agreed to cover up the crime, even involving the police.
Song Geun-tae returned to Park Tae-ho's villa to ensure the situation was under control, only to find the body missing. Upon learning that Myung-hee's child was alive, he reported back to Oh Jung-ran, who then plotted to take the child, escalating the tension.
As the episode concluded, Kim Dan-hee, aware of Oh Jung-ran and Song Geun-tae's pursuit of the child, fled with the baby, aided by her friend Jung Yoon-jung (played by Ha Jae-sook) and Dr. Baek Joon-ki.
The fourth episode of 'Red Pearl' airs tonight at 7:50 PM.
Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr