Kim Yoo Jung's tvN drama 100 Days of Deception recorded a nationwide rating of 6.5% for its fifth episode, marking a decline in viewership while maintaining its No. 1 position in its time slot.
According to Nielsen Korea, the episode aired on October 24 achieved 6.5% average nationwide ratings, with peak viewership reaching 8.8%.
In the Seoul metropolitan area, the drama recorded an average rating of 7.0%, while its highest rating reached 9.1%.
Despite the drop in nationwide viewership, 100 Days of Deception remained No. 1 in its time slot across cable and general programming channels, based on paid television households.
The latest figures show that the drama continues to lead its competing programs, even as its average nationwide rating has fallen.
The fifth episode also brought new challenges for Kim Yoo Jung's character, Lee Ga Kyung, as she struggled with the emotional and personal risks of her undercover mission.
Set during Korea's struggle for independence under Japanese colonial rule, the drama follows characters caught between dangerous political circumstances and their personal beliefs.
In the latest episode, Lee Ga Kyung faces a difficult situation after witnessing the harsh treatment of a prisoner while working as an interpreter.
The experience leaves her shaken and makes her question whether she can continue putting herself in danger.
Overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, she tells those around her that she no longer wants to work as a secret agent.
Her decision creates tension with Yoo So Ran, played by Kim Hyun Joo, and Yoo Philip, played by Lee Moo Saeng, who are also involved in the larger struggle.
The episode focuses on Ga Kyung's growing fear, the emotional cost of her mission, and the difficult choices she must make.
Kim Yoo Jung's performance highlights her character's inner conflict as the dangers surrounding her become increasingly difficult to ignore.
While the latest storyline introduces an important turning point, the episode leaves questions about how Ga Kyung's decision will affect her relationships and the mission ahead.
With 6.5% nationwide ratings, an 8.8% nationwide peak, and the No. 1 position in its time slot, 100 Days of Deception continues to hold a leading position among competing cable and general programming shows.
However, the decline in its average nationwide rating remains an important development as attention turns to whether the drama can recover viewership in its upcoming episodes.
Kim Yoo Jung's tvN drama 100 Days of Deception recorded a nationwide rating of 6.5% for its fifth episode, marking a decline in viewership while maintaining its No. 1 position in its time slot.
According to Nielsen Korea, the episode aired on October 24 achieved 6.5% average nationwide ratings, with peak viewership reaching 8.8%.
In the Seoul metropolitan area, the drama recorded an average rating of 7.0%, while its highest rating reached 9.1%.
Despite the drop in nationwide viewership, 100 Days of Deception remained No. 1 in its time slot across cable and general programming channels, based on paid television households.
The latest figures show that the drama continues to lead its competing programs, even as its average nationwide rating has fallen.
The fifth episode also brought new challenges for Kim Yoo Jung's character, Lee Ga Kyung, as she struggled with the emotional and personal risks of her undercover mission.
Set during Korea's struggle for independence under Japanese colonial rule, the drama follows characters caught between dangerous political circumstances and their personal beliefs.
In the latest episode, Lee Ga Kyung faces a difficult situation after witnessing the harsh treatment of a prisoner while working as an interpreter.
The experience leaves her shaken and makes her question whether she can continue putting herself in danger.
Overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, she tells those around her that she no longer wants to work as a secret agent.
Her decision creates tension with Yoo So Ran, played by Kim Hyun Joo, and Yoo Philip, played by Lee Moo Saeng, who are also involved in the larger struggle.
The episode focuses on Ga Kyung's growing fear, the emotional cost of her mission, and the difficult choices she must make.
Kim Yoo Jung's performance highlights her character's inner conflict as the dangers surrounding her become increasingly difficult to ignore.
While the latest storyline introduces an important turning point, the episode leaves questions about how Ga Kyung's decision will affect her relationships and the mission ahead.
With 6.5% nationwide ratings, an 8.8% nationwide peak, and the No. 1 position in its time slot, 100 Days of Deception continues to hold a leading position among competing cable and general programming shows.
However, the decline in its average nationwide rating remains an important development as attention turns to whether the drama can recover viewership in its upcoming episodes.
