Ratings Drop for Yoo Yeon-seok's 'Shin-i-rang Law Office' Amidst New Competition
The ratings for 'Shin-i-rang Law Office,' starring Yoo Yeon-seok, have seen a decline. The show reached its peak with a 10.0% rating during its 6th episode last month and maintained a solid 9.5% in its 8th episode. However, with the premiere of MBC's '21st Century Grand Lady,' starring IU and Byun Woo-seok, airing in the same time slot on the 10th, the 9th episode's ratings fell to 6.7%.
In the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Shin-i-rang Law Office' (directed by Shin Jung-hoon, written by Kim Ga-young & Kang Chul-kyu, produced by Studio S & Mongjakso), Yoo Yeon-seok plays the role of 'Shin-i-rang,' a lawyer who can see ghosts. Through his warm and sincere portrayal, he not only changes his relationship with Han Na-hyun (played by Lee Som) but also brings a sense of warmth to the audience.
Ratings Drop for Yoo Yeon-seok's 'Shin-i-rang Law Office' Amidst New Competition
Yoo Yeon-seok delicately portrays the deepening emotions as Shin-i-rang shares wounds with Na-hyun. After learning about Na-hyun's deceased sister, he conveys his inner thoughts with a cautious yet sincere tone, saying, "I'm really sorry for causing you pain by seeing ghosts," to the sleeping Na-hyun. Additionally, when Shin-i-rang tells his brother-in-law that he knows how to see ghosts, he recalls Na-hyun and says with determination, "If this is my fate, I'm willing to accept it," leaving a strong impression on viewers.
Ratings Drop for Yoo Yeon-seok's 'Shin-i-rang Law Office' Amidst New Competition
Yoo Yeon-seok's portrayal of being possessed by Na-hyun's sister at an amusement park evokes different emotions. Shin-i-rang's bright and gentle words reveal his possession, and after waking from the possession, he comforts the crying Na-hyun with a poignant gaze. The scene where he holds Na-hyun's hand and runs, and the revelation that he bravely rode a roller coaster despite his fear after waking from the possession, adds a subtle thrill.
Yoo Yeon-seok's performance, capturing Shin-i-rang's heartfelt moments, draws viewers deeper into the character. His considerate actions towards others evoke not only warmth but also excitement, and his tender gaze leaves a lingering emotional impact. In the 9th episode's ending, Shin-i-rang surprises Na-hyun with the proposal, "Do you want to stay together?" hinting at a rapid change in their relationship, raising anticipation for the new stories Yoo Yeon-seok will unfold in 'Shin-i-rang Law Office.'
The 10th episode of 'Shin-i-rang Law Office' airs tonight (Saturday, 11th) at 9:50 PM.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr
