Channel A Drama 'I've Got a Baby' Faces Ratings Struggle Amid Secret Office Romance and Pregnancy Scandal

Channel A's weekend drama 'I've Got a Baby' features Choi Jin-hyuk and Oh Yeon-seo embarking on a secret office romance, while Oh Yeon-seo's character faces the risk of her pregnancy being exposed within the new product development team. Currently, 'I've Got a Baby' is struggling with ratings, maintaining a 1% viewership.

In the episode aired on the 8th, the drama showcased the beginning of a secret romance between Doo-joon (played by Choi Jin-hyuk) and Hee-won (played by Oh Yeon-seo). The episode recorded a 1.6% viewership, marking the second consecutive week of staying in the 1% range. Previously, Oh Yeon-seo drew attention at a press conference by stating, "We filmed a lengthy bed scene with Choi Jin-hyuk, and it turned out more daring than expected."

After confirming their feelings with a kiss, the two characters couldn't hide their excitement as they prepared for work. Hee-won arrived in a vibrant dress she wouldn't usually wear, while Doo-joon brought cake and coffee as gifts during snack time and offered nap time for all employees to support a tired Hee-won. Later, they shared a late-night office date, adding to the romantic tension.

Doo-joon and Hee-won also opened up about their past wounds and emotional scars. Hee-won confronted Doo-joon about his reluctance to hold hands, expressing her frustration, "I don't want to misunderstand. I need to know to help or understand you. Is there a reason you can't hold hands?"

Doo-joon confessed his trauma from accidentally causing his brother's death, saying, "Whenever I hold hands or even brush against someone, my body freezes." Hee-won comforted him, acknowledging the difficult times he must have endured. She also shared her own fears of marriage stemming from her parents' divorce, bringing them closer.

Meanwhile, Jeong-eum (played by Baek Eun-hye) began plotting against Doo-joon. Doo-joon felt uneasy about the seemingly intentional encounters between Hee-won and Jeong-eum. Jeong-eum taunted him, "If she's the woman you brought, even my late husband would like her. So, are you holding hands now?" creating a tense atmosphere. Doo-joon confronted Jeong-eum, warning, "What's your intention with Jang Hee-won? If you mess with her, I won't stand by. You've crossed the line, and now I'll protect my people."

Towards the end of the episode, an unexpected crisis loomed over Doo-joon and Hee-won. An anonymous post on the company bulletin board claimed, "There's an employee pregnant with the boss's child." Doo-joon worried about Hee-won's anxiety, while all attention was on him. During a meeting, Manager Bang (played by Jung Soo-young) suggested Hee-won test a new product. When Hee-won hesitated, Bang asked, "Jang Manager, are you pregnant?" shocking everyone. Hee-won felt a chill from Bang's piercing gaze, just as Doo-joon made a surprise appearance, leaving viewers eager for the next episode.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr