As 'I'll Give You the Universe' nears its finale with just one episode left, the show has struggled to break free from its 1% viewership ratings, leaving a sense of disappointment.
In the 11th episode of tvN's Wednesday-Thursday drama 'I'll Give You the Universe,' aired on the 11th, Seon Tae-hyung (played by Bae In-hyuk) and Woo Hyun-jin (played by Noh Jung-ui) officially entered a romantic relationship. The transition from in-laws to lovers between the two characters brought excitement to viewers. The episode recorded a 1.7% viewership rating, maintaining the 1% range since the first episode.
In this episode, Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin confirmed their feelings for each other once again. Seon Tae-hyung's heartfelt confession, "I felt incredibly lonely and empty without you and Woo-joo. I don't think I can live without you anymore," was met with Woo Hyun-jin's tender response as she held his hand, promising to stay by his side. Woo Hyun-jin also redefined her relationship with Park Yoon-sung (played by Park Seo-ham), expressing her feelings for someone else and rejecting his affection. Park Yoon-sung, who seemed to have anticipated this, accepted Woo Hyun-jin's decision and wished her happiness, pretending to be unaffected.
The romantic journey of Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin began with excitement. They no longer hid their feelings. Seon Tae-hyung proudly introduced Woo Hyun-jin as his girlfriend to everyone, and even showed jealousy when she asked him to keep their relationship a secret at work. Woo Hyun-jin's kiss on Seon Tae-hyung's cheek, as he candidly expressed his feelings, brought smiles to viewers. Seon Tae-hyung then suggested cohabiting again under the pretext of co-parenting Seon Woo-joo. Woo Hyun-jin playfully accepted, warning him, "Once you move in this time, you can't leave as you please," making Seon Tae-hyung smile.
Meanwhile, Woo Hyun-jin received a letter from the family court, summoning her for an interview and environmental investigation for the legal guardianship of Seon Woo-joo. The complicated procedures worried Woo Hyun-jin, but Seon Tae-hyung reassured her, suggesting they prepare thoroughly. As they geared up for the guardianship qualification, an unexpected incident occurred. During a trip, they almost lost Seon Woo-joo, but thanks to a middle-aged woman's help, they found him. Woo Hyun-jin's self-blame added to the tension.
On the day of the guardianship interview, Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin encountered a familiar face—the middle-aged woman who helped find Seon Woo-joo was the assigned family investigator. The interview took a negative turn as the investigator questioned the changing caregivers for Seon Woo-joo, conflicts with Seon Kyu-tae (played by Ryu Seung-soo), and the incident of almost losing the child. Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin were taken aback by the investigator's opinion that they were unfit as guardians, leaving viewers eager for the next episode.
Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia Reporter yoon@tenasia.co.kr