Finale of 'Our Unwritten Seoul' Captivates Viewers with Record Ratings and Heartfelt Stories

The stars of 'Our Unwritten Seoul,' Park Bo-young, Park Jin-young, and Ryu Kyung-soo, have embarked on the first page of their second act in life.

The final episode of the tvN weekend drama 'Our Unwritten Seoul,' which aired on the 28th, left a lasting impression as characters bid farewell to their painful pasts and embraced a brighter future. The episode achieved a record-breaking viewership rating, with an average of 9% and a peak of 10.3% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and an average of 8.4% and a peak of 9.4% nationwide. It ranked first in its time slot across cable and general programming channels. Among tvN's target demographic of viewers aged 20-49, it recorded an average of 3.9% and a peak of 4.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and an average of 4.2% and a peak of 4.7% nationwide, marking its highest ratings and securing the top spot across all channels, including terrestrial networks, according to Nielsen Korea.

Yoo Mi-ji, played by Park Bo-young, who had been wandering without a purpose, successfully entered college and pursued a new dream of becoming a counseling psychologist, enjoying campus life. Lee Ho-soo, portrayed by Park Jin-young, accepted his silent world and learned ways to overcome it, gaining the courage to live once more. As they pursued their dreams, Yoo Mi-ji and Lee Ho-soo supported and comforted each other, sharing warmth and love.

Yoo Mi-rae, also played by Park Bo-young, left her job and ventured into a new path, proving her potential by achieving success in strawberry farming despite concerns from others. Han Se-jin, played by Ryu Kyung-soo, returned to Korea after completing his tasks in the U.S., instantly recognizing Yoo Mi-rae among the crowd, sparking excitement.

Kim Ok-hee, played by Jang Young-nam, and Yeom Boon-hong, portrayed by Kim Sun-young, who had been bickering throughout, showed a strong friendship by relying on each other and sharing concerns after their children became independent. Hyun Sang-wol, played by Won Mi-kyung, moved viewers to tears as she overcame dyslexia and was able to read a heartfelt letter left by Kim Ro-sa, portrayed by Park Hwan-hee. The villains who tormented Yoo Mi-rae received their just punishments, and Kim Soo-yeon, played by Park Ye-young, finally stepped out of her room and returned to a normal life.

While everyone was racing towards the future, a heartbreaking farewell also occurred. The grandmother, Kang Wol-soon, played by Cha Mi-kyung, who was the spiritual support for the Yoo sisters, bid an eternal goodbye to her family. Her peaceful smile at the end of her long life brought tears to the eyes.

'Our Unwritten Seoul' conveyed warm comfort by depicting the stories of individuals writing their own narratives in the notebook of life. It resonated with viewers by teaching them how to love themselves, even when it seemed difficult to be kind to oneself.

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