The drama in question is the highly popular SBS Friday-Saturday series “The Fiery Priest 2”.
As of Nov 26th, “The Fiery Priest 2” ranked first on Kino Lights’ “Today’s Content Integrated Ranking”. This ranking aggregates the popularity of content across major OTT platforms such as Netflix, TVING, Coupang Play, Wavve, Disney+ and Watcha, along with box office data. “The Fiery Priest 2” outshined strong competitors like “When the Phone Rings“, “Love Your Enemy” and other notable new releases, solidifying its presence in the domestic OTT content scene. This achievement suggests that the show has garnered a wide and diverse audience.
Current Rankings (as of Nov 26th): 1. The Fiery Priest 2, 2. Wicked, 3. When the Phone Rings, 4. Love Your Enemy, 5. The Hidden Face, 6. Bloody Game Season 3, 7. Zombieverse: New Blood, 8. Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, 9. Pilot, 10. Mr. Plankton.
“The Fiery Priest” season 2 shifts its setting from Gudam to Busan, introducing a new storyline. The protagonist Kim Hae-il (Kim Nam-gil) faces off against Kim Hong-sik (Sung Joon), the boss of the nation’s largest drug cartel. The new season also brings together an “Avengers” team, with Kim Hae-il and his allies battling the cartel. Featuring even more intense storytelling and intricate emotional arcs, “The Fiery Priest 2” has captivated viewers.
Kim Nam-gil’s stellar performance has played a pivotal role in the show’s popularity. Returning to his role as Kim Hae-il after five years, Kim Nam-gil delivers standout scenes in every episode, flawlessly balancing action and emotional depth, and drawing viewers into his character’s journey.
The initial episodes grabbed attention with bare body action. Particularly memorable was Kim Hae-il disguised as a monk, humorously declaring “Even Buddha told me to hit you”, as he fought off a gang. Through this, the drama delivered intense and thrilling catharsis to viewers at home.
The success of “The Fiery Priest 2” stems not only from its action and humor but also from its compelling storyline and complex character relationships. It continues to attract a loyal fanbase, maintaining strong ratings with its Friday and Saturday broadcasts.
Source: Wikitree
