Gong Hyo-jin's 'The Killer's Wife' tops ratings with 12.2% peak viewership
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'The Killer's Wife' is increasing tension by expanding the mystery surrounding the Kingfisher.
- The drama explores the human side of the cold-blooded killer Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin) and her past romance with her husband Kwon Tae-sung (Jung Joon-won).
- The series has achieved the highest viewership rating of 12.2%, securing the top spot in its time slot.
MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'The Killer's Wife' is captivating audiences with its escalating tension and deepening mystery surrounding the character known as Kingfisher. The series, starring Gong Hyo-jin as the titular killer Yoo Bo-na, is skillfully weaving together multiple narrative threads.
Beyond the protagonist's professional life as a ruthless killer, the drama delves into her more human aspects and explores a poignant past romance with her husband, Kwon Tae-sung, portrayed by Jung Joon-won. This multifaceted approach to character development has resonated with viewers.
The compelling storyline and strong performances have propelled 'The Killer's Wife' to the top of its time slot, achieving a peak viewership rating of 12.2%. The drama continues to grip its audience as it unravels the complex web of intrigue.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.