Ratings Rise for 'Marriage of Completion' but Face High Benchmark from 'Chief Detective 1958'

The KBS 2TV weekend mini-series 'Marriage of Completion' has signaled a promising upward trend, achieving a new personal best viewership rating of 6.4% nationwide in its second episode. This marks a significant increase from its premiere, suggesting growing audience interest.

Directed by Kim Jung-hyun and Kim Min-tae, and written by Jung Jae-ha, the drama is building momentum. The latest ratings, recorded on July 5th according to Nielsen Korea, show a solid performance that has surpassed initial expectations.

However, the drama faces a formidable challenge in the form of SBS's highly successful Friday-Saturday series, 'Chief Detective 1958.' That show set a high bar with a peak rating of 21.6%, a benchmark that 'Marriage of Completion' will need to significantly surpass to be considered a top performer.

Despite the competitive landscape, the recent surge in ratings for 'Marriage of Completion' indicates a positive reception and suggests the series is gaining traction with viewers. The audience will be watching to see if the drama can continue its climb and capture a larger share of the viewership.