Lim Ji-yeon and Huh Nam-jun's 'Wonderful New World' Ends with Happy Ending and 11.8% Rating

The romantic comedy drama 'Wonderful New World,' starring Lim Ji-yeon and Huh Nam-jun, has concluded its run with a final episode viewership rating of 11.8%, according to Nielsen Korea.

The series finale saw the protagonists, Shin Seori (played by Lim Ji-yeon) and Cha Segye (Huh Nam-jun), overcome the tragic events of their past lives to finally unite in love. In a dramatic turn, Seori traveled back to the Joseon era to save Segye, taking an arrow meant for him and falling off a cliff.

Meanwhile, in the present day, Segye fell into a coma upon learning of Seori's fate. Through Yi-hyun's (Huh Nam-jun) diary, he realized his dreams were actual past events. His desperate plea, "Can't you stop waiting?" reached Seori, who had lost her memory and was in a state of nothingness. This ultimately led Seori to decide to return to Segye's side.

The drama's narrative reached a happy ending as Seori proposed an "eternal contract" to Segye on a rainy day, which he accepted. The story also provided resolutions for other characters: in the Joseon era, Kang Dan-shim (Lim Ji-yeon) and Yi-hyun chose new lives, while Choi Mun-do (Jang Seung-jo) faced consequences for his wrongdoings. Baek Gwang-nam (Kim Min-seok), Yoon Ji-hyo (Lee Se-hee), and Mo Tae-hee (Chae Seo-an) also embarked on new beginnings.

Premiering on March 8, 'Wonderful New World' captivated audiences with its tale of a nameless actress possessed by the spirit of a Joseon-era villainess and a ruthless chaebol heir. The drama saw significant growth, climbing from an initial 4% viewership rating to double digits within six episodes. It also achieved international success, topping Netflix's worldwide non-English TV show chart in its first week of broadcast and ranking second overall in TV shows.