SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama 'Good Partner' is still a hit with viewers.

As of the 27th, the drama, written by Choi Yoo-na and directed by Kim Ga-ram, continues to get great responses. The show features a talented cast, including Jang Nara, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Joon-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun, Han Jae-i, and Yuna.

The latest episode showed Jang Nara’s character, Cha Eun-kyung, facing emotional challenges in her divorce case, adding depth to the story. The drama also heated up with the conflict between Kim Ji-sang (Ji Seung-hyun) and Choi Sa-ra (Han Jae-i).

'Good Partner' is shining in its later episodes. The 9th episode scored a peak viewership of 20.1% (Nielsen Korea) and remains number one in its time slot. It also leads in Saturday program ratings and overall weekly rankings.

The show has been buzzing with excitement, topping TV and TV-OTT rankings on FUNdex for the fourth week of August.

Jang Nara, Nam Ji-hyun, Ji Seung-hyun, Han Jae-i, and Yuna have all made it into the top 10 most buzzworthy performers.

Even after a 5-episode break from July 27 to August 10 due to the Paris Olympics, 'Good Partner' hasn’t lost its charm.

The show's success comes from the great teamwork among the cast. Jang Nara’s detailed portrayal of Cha Eun-kyung’s complex emotions and her charming smile captivate viewers. Nam Ji-hyun’s vibrant energy adds to her role as the rookie lawyer Han Yu-ri, while Kim Joon-han’s character Jung Woo-jin supports Cha Eun-kyung with a hidden past. Pyo Ji-hoon’s role as Jeon Eun-ho and the four-member divorce team’s warm interactions also stand out.

Ji Seung-hyun and Han Jae-i’s roles as the troubled couple Kim Ji-sang and Choi Sa-ra bring excitement to the drama, with their on-set chemistry adding to the fun. Yuna’s role as Kim Jae-hee, the daughter of Cha Eun-kyung and Kim Ji-sang, also shines.

The 'Good Partner' team said, “As the show moves into its later episodes, the actors will continue to deepen the story. Stay tuned for the finale of Cha Eun-kyung and Kim Ji-sang’s divorce case and more drama from the divorce lawyers.”

Catch the 10th episode of 'Good Partner' on SBS at 10 PM on the 30th.

Choi Si Hoon, known from Single’s Inferno and newlywed husband of singer Ailee, is facing backlash after being linked to a controversy from Wavve’s queer reality show ToGetHer.

Fans discovered that Choi is allegedly the CEO of the influencer agency representing Ri Won, a cast member now at the center of a growing scandal.

The situation started when castmate Han Gyeol spoke up, claiming Ri Won once suggested an overseas trip that felt more like a shady meeting than a casual hangout.

“I thought it was a fun vacation invite at first,” Han Gyeol said, “but when they started talking about meals and date-like things, I realized something was wrong. It felt like an inappropriate setup.”
Han Gyeol added, “Using someone’s sexuality as a shield for suspicious actions is not okay in this industry.”

Ri Won responded by saying it was all a misunderstanding and that the trip was mentioned casually during a conversation about food. “We joked about going to that country after talking about food,” Ri Won said.

However, things got more intense when Ri Won admitted to having a past as a 'beotbang' (adult streaming) BJ. “I know I’m not trustworthy right now, and I appeared on TV while hiding my past. That’s why I shared some proof—I was desperate,” Ri Won explained.

Ri Won also shared a blurred message from another cast member that accused them of fake dating and lying about knowing someone from Billboard. “You said you’d introduce me to a Billboard contact. Then give me their name and title,” the message read. “You just keep switching your targets.”

Ri Won replied, “He’s the team leader at Billboard Korea and also my influencer agency CEO.”
This comment led online users to dig deeper—and some claimed the CEO Ri Won mentioned is none other than Choi Si Hoon, Ailee’s husband.

Currently on his honeymoon with Ailee, Choi is now getting unwanted attention. Some netizens brought up his alleged past as an adult BJ and now, his possible involvement in this controversy.

On Ailee’s Instagram post from April 30, one fan wrote, “Unnie, sorry to bother you during your honeymoon, but please search Choi Si Hoon’s name. A female BJ said she’s signed to his company, and he supposedly arranged a meeting for her with a just-turned 19-year-old girl.”

As the issue grew, Ri Won spoke out again on May 1 to calm things down. “The person I mentioned in the messages was just someone who gave me advice,” Ri Won clarified. “He’s not my agency CEO, like some people assumed. I thought he could help with music, but he never made any business offer.”

Ri Won ended by saying, “I’m sorry for causing any confusion and discomfort to others with my personal remarks.”

So far, Choi Si Hoon and Ailee have not made public statements about the situation.

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