Actor Yoon Kyung-ho keeps 13-hour silence pledge after drama hits 22.3% rating
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Yoon Kyung-ho began a 13-hour vow of silence to fulfill a viewership promise for the SBS drama 'Chief Detective 1958'.
- The drama surpassed its 13% rating target, reaching a peak of 22.3% and becoming a hit.
- Yoon Kyung-ho will participate in scheduled public events, including a radio show and a fan meeting, while maintaining his silence.
Actor Yoon Kyung-ho has embarked on a 13-hour vow of silence, fulfilling a promise made during the production presentation of the SBS drama 'Chief Detective 1958'. The pledge was tied to the drama achieving a viewership rating of 13% or higher.
I will carry out the vow of silence with sincerity, without any lies, with a grateful heart.
The drama, which marks actor So Ji-sub's return to SBS after 13 years, quickly exceeded expectations. It surpassed the 13% mark within its first two episodes, achieving a national rating of 15.7% according to Nielsen Korea. The series continued its success, reaching a peak viewership of 22.3% and establishing itself as one of the year's most successful dramas.
As So Ji-sub is returning to SBS after 13 years, I promised to do a 13-hour vow of silence if the viewership rating exceeded 13%.
To honor his commitment to the fans, Yoon Kyung-ho commenced his silent protest on the morning of July 13. He shared a video on his social media, solemnly declaring his intention to uphold the vow with sincerity. Despite the vow, he is scheduled to continue with his existing public engagements.
The promise must be kept by the actor.
His itinerary includes an appearance on SBS Power FM's 'Cultwo Show' and a 'silent fan meeting' at the SBS broadcast center. Fans have responded enthusiastically, praising his dedication to keeping promises and expressing curiosity about his silent radio appearance. The drama 'Chief Detective 1958' is an action-revenge series based on a webtoon, lauded for its strong performances and compelling narrative.
I'm more curious about him not speaking on the radio.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.