After the unfortunate flop of “The Escape of Seven”, SBS is making a comeback with their latest K-drama “Connection”. Surprisingly, the first two episodes of “Connection”have already garnered high viewership ratings, with the second episode reaching an impressive nationwide average of 6.1%. This success has even allowed “Connection”to outshine its rival drama “Bitter Sweet Hell”from MBC in the Friday-Saturday time slot.
“Besides dominating the Friday-Saturday evening time slot, “Connection”also achieved the highest ratings among Korean miniseries in the previous week, surpassing “Lovely Runner”(4.8%), “The Atypical Family”(4.2%), “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon”(4.9%), and other competing shows.”
It is clear that the conclusion of “Queen of Tears” has caused a decline in ratings for Korean television, even for popular shows such as “Lovely Runner” which are struggling to reach a 5% viewership. However, the premiere of “Connection” has shown promising ratings in its first week and is predicted to attract viewers back to the TV in the coming weeks.
It is no surprise that “Connection”has achieved success, as the drama was highly anticipated from the beginning due to the return of renowned actor Ji Sung. He is known for his exceptional choice of scripts, and the first 2 episodes of the drama have lived up to expectations, receiving much acclaim for their gripping plot, swift developments, and unexpected turns.
In the first two episodes, audiences witness Jang Jae-kyung (played by Ji Sung), the top officer of the anti-drug division, as he is abducted and forced into drug addiction. Despite his struggles with the aftermath of his ordeal, he fights to maintain his role as a police officer. Additionally, Jeon Mi-do portrays the courageous and morally upright journalist Oh Yoon-jin, who is taken aback by rumors of drug use within the anti-drug task force.
The remarkable cast brings the gripping and unpredictable story to life. Ji Sung, a consistently impressive leading actor, delivers a stellar performance, particularly in scenes where he portrays his character’s withdrawal symptoms. Additionally, Jeon Mi-do expertly sheds her well-known “Hospital Playlist”persona, while the supporting cast and villains also shine, resulting in a flawless ensemble for viewers.
The source of the information is K14.
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