Jang Ki-yong's Heroic Rescue of Ahn Eun-jin Captivates Viewers in 'Kiss Sixth Sense'

Jang Ki-yong made a dramatic entrance to save Ahn Eun-jin, capturing viewers' attention with her noticeably slimmer appearance.

According to Nielsen Korea on the 21st, the fourth episode of SBS's Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Kiss Sixth Sense,' aired on the 20th, achieved a 6.5% viewership rating in the metropolitan area and 6.3% nationwide, setting a new personal best. Previously, the drama recorded a 4.0% rating for its second episode but has since been on an upward trend.

This rating not only topped all channels in its time slot but also ranked first among all weekday mini-series. The peak viewership moment soared to 7.8%, and the 2049 demographic rating also reached a peak of 2.29%, securing the top spot for Thursday's broadcasts and proving its immense buzz.

The episode depicted Gong Ji-hyeok (played by Jang Ki-yong) misunderstanding Go Da-rim (played by Ahn Eun-jin) as a married woman with a child, leading to a comedic romance. Despite meeting Go Da-rim's fake husband, Kim Sun-woo (played by Kim Moo-jun), Gong Ji-hyeok couldn't let go of his feelings for her and made a heroic appearance when she was in danger. The hilarious yet heart-fluttering rescue scene turned the living room upside down.

Previously, Gong Ji-hyeok had scattered a report made by Go Da-rim and the Mother TF team into a swimming pool. Despite not being able to swim, Go Da-rim jumped into the water and began to struggle. Gong Ji-hyeok also jumped in to save her, leading to an intense moment of eye contact and close skinship that left viewers breathless.

Gong Ji-hyeok's tsundere side exploded as he coldly reviewed the report Go Da-rim brought and provided appropriate feedback. He also gave her a ride in his car, covering her with clothes and turning on the heater after she was soaked. When loan sharks threatened Go Da-rim, he held her hand tightly and ran away, creating a romantic atmosphere between them. However, the mood quickly shifted with the appearance of Go Da-rim's fake husband, Kim Sun-woo.

Gong Ji-hyeok encountered Go Da-rim and her daughter at a hospital he visited for his mother. Realizing why Go Da-rim was desperately trying to stay at the company, he reluctantly accepted her as a member of the Mother TF team, telling her to forget about their past. Although Go Da-rim felt relieved by Gong Ji-hyeok's words, she also felt an inexplicable emptiness.

At an event for the new 'Live Commerce' project assigned to the Mother TF team, Gong Ji-hyeok and Go Da-rim accidentally kissed again. Despite pretending otherwise, sparks flew between them. Gong Ji-hyeok later retrieved a missed prize for Go Da-rim and defended her when another team leader scolded her, saying, "Go Da-rim is my team member. If anyone is to scold her, it should be me." His inability to hide his feelings and growing affection for Go Da-rim brought smiles to viewers' faces.

That night, Go Da-rim was kidnapped by loan sharks demanding she repay her missing brother's debt. As they threatened her, Gong Ji-hyeok appeared like a superhero, waving a black card and asking, "How much? Does the card work?" The episode ended with Gong Ji-hyeok's dazzling smile and black card, juxtaposed with Go Da-rim's shocked expression.

Episode 4 of 'Kiss Sixth Sense' captured the fast-paced and quirky development of Gong Ji-hyeok and Go Da-rim's relationship, which began with a 'natural disaster-level' kiss and turned into a 'love-hate' dynamic, yet they continued to be drawn to each other. The thrilling rescue scene, where Gong Ji-hyeok heroically saved Go Da-rim, maximized the 'rom-com fun.' The growing chemistry between Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin, becoming more charming and playful with each episode, also shone brightly.

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