Spring Fever Finale: A Heartfelt Proposal and Record-Breaking Ratings

Ahn Bo-hyun proposes to Lee Joo-bin.

The final episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Spring Fever' (directed by Park Won-gook, written by Kim Ah-jung, planned by CJ ENM STUDIOS, produced by Bon Factory) aired on Tuesday, the 10th, at 8:50 PM. It showcased Seon Jae-kyu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) and Yoon Bom (played by Lee Joo-bin) overcoming their past traumas and promising a future together, warming viewers' hearts until the end. The finale achieved its highest ratings yet, with an average of 5.7% and a peak of 6.9% nationwide, and 5.6% average and 6.8% peak in the metropolitan area, according to Nielsen Korea.

In the episode, Yoon Bom decided to face the distorted past head-on, capturing viewers' attention. Due to her famous actress mother, Jung Nan-hee (played by Na Young-hee), she had to remain silent about past infidelity allegations. Yoon Bom candidly shared her story on the school website's bulletin board and visited her family, meeting Choi I-jun (played by Cha Seo-won) and her parents.

Meanwhile, Seon Jae-kyu stood by her side, trying to change the reporter's mind, while Yoon Bom revealed the truth to her students, taking a bold stand. Fellow teachers and residents of Shinsu-eup, though pretending to be indifferent, continued to support the couple, showcasing warm humanity.

As the semester ended and Yoon Bom's return to Seoul approached, she and Seon Jae-kyu captured their memories in photos, recording precious moments. The photos, spanning from their first meeting place to their home, delighted viewers. They spent their last night in Shinsu-eup, filled with thrilling excitement.

A year later, Yoon Bom returned to her confident self. With Choi I-jun's help, she won the infidelity case, clearing her name, which thrilled the audience. Seon Jae-kyu appeared at Shinsu High School's event 'Meeting with Successful Professionals,' receiving a warm welcome from the villagers, unlike before. Kim Teacher, who returned to Shinsu-eup in Yoon Bom's place, humorously reacted to meeting Seon Jae-kyu, reminiscent of Yoon Bom's first encounter.

While Seon Jae-kyu and Yoon Bom lived their lives separately, Yoon Bom opened a gift box from Seon Jae-kyu, meant to be opened when she missed him, and hurried to Shinsu-eup. Her anticipation turned to laughter upon discovering the gift's true nature. The gift was a dragon-patterned sleeve that had covered Seon Jae-kyu's scar.

The sleeve bore Seon Jae-kyu's heartfelt confession, "Meeting Bom gave me the courage to show my scars to the world," bringing both laughter and emotion. Seon Jae-kyu then proposed to Yoon Bom, and she responded with an enthusiastic "Yes!" before he finished his speech.

'Spring Fever' ranked 2nd in the TV-OTT integrated drama buzz rankings for the first week of February, according to Good Data Corporation's FUNdex. Ahn Bo-hyun and Lee Joo-bin ranked 2nd and 4th in actor buzz rankings, respectively, and the digital video accumulated over 500 million views.

Additionally, according to FlixPatrol, 'Spring Fever' has been in the TOP 10 of Amazon Prime Video's 'TV SHOWS' category for five consecutive weeks, entering the TOP 10 in 47 countries, including the US, UK, and several European nations, as of February 4th.

Kim Se-ah, TenAsia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr