Park Min-young's 'Siren' Tops Ratings for Five Consecutive Episodes
Park Min-young's lead role in 'Siren' has secured the top spot in viewership ratings for five consecutive episodes. Known for her dramatic weight loss to 37kg for her role as a cancer patient in tvN's 'Marry My Husband' two years ago, Park has once again captured attention with her slender appearance. She revealed, "To portray a character who doesn't eat well, I drank 3 liters of water a day." However, some viewers have noted that her pronunciation could use improvement.

In the fifth episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Siren', aired on the 16th, the trust between Han Seol-ah (played by Park Min-young) and Cha Woo-seok (played by Wi Ha-jun) is shattered by new evidence, creating a tense atmosphere between them.

The episode achieved a nationwide household rating of 4.5%, peaking at 5.4%, and a metropolitan household rating of 4.7%, peaking at 5.7%, maintaining its position as the top-rated show in its time slot across cable and general programming channels for five episodes in a row. It also ranked first in the 2049 demographic, both nationwide and in metropolitan areas, according to Nielsen Korea.

Park Min-young's 'Siren' Tops Ratings for Five Consecutive Episodes
Cha Woo-seok begins to reconsider his stance after witnessing Han Seol-ah's breakdown at Yoon Seung-jae's (played by Ha Seok-jin) funeral. While investigating the tragic fire that killed Han Seol-ah's parents, he learns about her troubled past and regrets suspecting her.

During a mission to resolve a vandalism incident, Cha Woo-seok discovers a new side of Han Seol-ah. Despite her trauma, she responsibly tackles the case, prompting Cha Woo-seok to express his trust, saying, "I want to believe in you."

Han Seol-ah, who has always been met with suspicion, begins to lower her guard in response to Cha Woo-seok's warmth. She confides her suspicion that someone wishes her misfortune, given the mysterious deaths of her former lovers.

Cha Woo-seok proposes they pretend to be a couple to lure out the real culprit targeting Han Seol-ah's partners. Despite the boldness of the plan, Han Seol-ah agrees, and the two become allies in pursuit of a common goal.

Park Min-young's 'Siren' Tops Ratings for Five Consecutive Episodes
However, the situation takes a dramatic turn when Cha Woo-seok discovers that Han Seol-ah's parents had a life insurance policy with her as the beneficiary, and she received the payout after the fire. Overcome with emotions, he confronts Han Seol-ah, who shockingly admits, "I killed them," leaving viewers in suspense about whether she truly is the cold-hearted daughter who killed her parents for money.

Curiosity also grows around Baek Joon-beom (played by Kim Jung-hyun), a VIP at Royal Auction who has shown particular interest in Han Seol-ah. The discovery of a signature wine from a restaurant created by Han Seol-ah's ex-lover Yoon Seung-jae in Baek's private space, along with his discomfort towards Cha Woo-seok, raises questions. In response, Han Seol-ah and Cha Woo-seok pretend to be a couple in front of Baek, provoking him and leaving viewers intrigued by his true identity.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr
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