Can 'Shining' Turn the Tide? Final Episode Airs Amidst Declining Ratings

Despite starting with a 2.1% viewership rating, 'Shining' saw a decline to 0.8% by its eighth episode. As the series approaches its finale, viewers are eager to see if it can make a comeback.

The upcoming episode of JTBC's Friday series 'Shining', airing on the 3rd, will delve into the next chapter of Yeon Tae-seo (played by Park Jin-young) and Mo Eun-ah (played by Kim Min-ju) as they face another poignant farewell. With anticipation building around the final journey of these two characters, Park Jin-young and Kim Min-ju have shared key points to watch for in the finale.

Park Jin-young expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you to everyone who loved 'Shining' and Yeon Tae-seo." He added, "Please watch how Yeon Tae-seo and Mo Eun-ah conclude their world together. Observe how their ways of accepting pain have evolved from when they first met as teenagers to now in their 30s." He continued, "I hope the final story of 'Shining', which makes us ponder what a good ending in human relationships is, resonates with you all."

Kim Min-ju also shared her thoughts, saying, "I believe that opening up to the closest person might be the beginning of Mo Eun-ah's independence. I hope you watch with the thought of her facing long-postponed matters and growing."

She added, "Like Yeon Tae-seo and Mo Eun-ah, I hope that when you think of 'where, what, and with whom', small and big lights will shine warmly and brilliantly upon you. Thank you for lighting up the drama 'Shining' with us."

The final episode of 'Shining' will air at 8:50 PM with two consecutive episodes.

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