SBS variety show Secretary Jin has reached a new ratings high following the long-awaited reunion of Lee Seo Jin and Ha Ji Won, who starred together in the popular 2003 drama Damo.
According to Nielsen Korea, the October 30 broadcast of I’ll Do Anything for You – Secretary Jin recorded a peak minute-by-minute rating of 4.9%, setting a new personal record for the program.
The episode also achieved a 3.8% household rating in the Seoul metropolitan area and a 1.5% rating among viewers aged 20 to 49.
The latest peak marks a noticeable improvement from the show's previous 3.4% high, reflecting growing interest in the variety program.
One of the episode's biggest highlights was the reunion of Lee Seo Jin and Ha Ji Won, who appeared together in Damo 23 years ago.
Their reunion had already attracted attention before the broadcast, especially among viewers who remembered their chemistry in the historical drama.
This time, Lee Seo Jin took on the role of Ha Ji Won's personal assistant, creating a funny change from their characters' relationship in Damo.
Throughout the episode, Lee Seo Jin playfully teased Ha Ji Won while also taking care of her needs.
Watching their interactions, Kim Kwang Kyu joked, "You're being really warm today. You two could film Damo again."
The episode also featured the show's first overseas trip, with the cast traveling to Singapore after Ha Ji Won received an invitation from the Singapore Tourism Board to attend a Formula 1 race.
Ha Ji Won revealed that she has long been interested in Formula 1 and hoped to meet her favorite driver, Max Verstappen.
She playfully asked Lee Seo Jin, "Oppa, make sure I get to meet him."
Lee Seo Jin jokingly replied, "Even if I get hit by a Ferrari, I'll make sure you meet him."
Kim Kwang Kyu added, "Let's get some insurance first," making everyone laugh.
The reunion also brought back memories of Damo, including the drama's demanding action scenes and long filming hours.
Ha Ji Won recalled, "Everything was fun. I even ate while hanging from a wire."
The two also discussed their famous scene featuring the line, "Does it hurt? It hurts me too."
Ha Ji Won explained that her tears during the scene were not originally written in the script.
"There were no tears in the script. I became so immersed in the atmosphere and the scene that I naturally started crying," she shared.
Later, when Kim Kwang Kyu asked which of her former male co-stars she remembered most, Ha Ji Won immediately answered, "Lee Seo Jin," bringing more laughter to the conversation.
The reunion, their natural chemistry, and the Singapore Formula 1 trip became major highlights of the broadcast.
With the show reaching a new peak rating of 4.9%, the episode marked another milestone for Secretary Jin.
Ha Ji Won's appearance will also continue in a second episode, making her the first guest to be featured across two episodes of the variety show.
SBS variety show Secretary Jin has reached a new ratings high following the long-awaited reunion of Lee Seo Jin and Ha Ji Won, who starred together in the popular 2003 drama Damo.
According to Nielsen Korea, the October 30 broadcast of I’ll Do Anything for You – Secretary Jin recorded a peak minute-by-minute rating of 4.9%, setting a new personal record for the program.
The episode also achieved a 3.8% household rating in the Seoul metropolitan area and a 1.5% rating among viewers aged 20 to 49.
The latest peak marks a noticeable improvement from the show's previous 3.4% high, reflecting growing interest in the variety program.
One of the episode's biggest highlights was the reunion of Lee Seo Jin and Ha Ji Won, who appeared together in Damo 23 years ago.
Their reunion had already attracted attention before the broadcast, especially among viewers who remembered their chemistry in the historical drama.
This time, Lee Seo Jin took on the role of Ha Ji Won's personal assistant, creating a funny change from their characters' relationship in Damo.
Throughout the episode, Lee Seo Jin playfully teased Ha Ji Won while also taking care of her needs.
Watching their interactions, Kim Kwang Kyu joked, "You're being really warm today. You two could film Damo again."
The episode also featured the show's first overseas trip, with the cast traveling to Singapore after Ha Ji Won received an invitation from the Singapore Tourism Board to attend a Formula 1 race.
Ha Ji Won revealed that she has long been interested in Formula 1 and hoped to meet her favorite driver, Max Verstappen.
She playfully asked Lee Seo Jin, "Oppa, make sure I get to meet him."
Lee Seo Jin jokingly replied, "Even if I get hit by a Ferrari, I'll make sure you meet him."
Kim Kwang Kyu added, "Let's get some insurance first," making everyone laugh.
The reunion also brought back memories of Damo, including the drama's demanding action scenes and long filming hours.
Ha Ji Won recalled, "Everything was fun. I even ate while hanging from a wire."
The two also discussed their famous scene featuring the line, "Does it hurt? It hurts me too."
Ha Ji Won explained that her tears during the scene were not originally written in the script.
"There were no tears in the script. I became so immersed in the atmosphere and the scene that I naturally started crying," she shared.
Later, when Kim Kwang Kyu asked which of her former male co-stars she remembered most, Ha Ji Won immediately answered, "Lee Seo Jin," bringing more laughter to the conversation.
The reunion, their natural chemistry, and the Singapore Formula 1 trip became major highlights of the broadcast.
With the show reaching a new peak rating of 4.9%, the episode marked another milestone for Secretary Jin.
Ha Ji Won's appearance will also continue in a second episode, making her the first guest to be featured across two episodes of the variety show.
