The drama in question is Channel A’s new Saturday-Sunday drama “Marry YOU”. Co-produced by Chorokbaem Media and One Entertainment, the show began with modest ratings but steadily gained viewers, reaching a peak of 1.035% in its fourth episode.
According to Nielsen Korea, “Marry YOU” premiered on November 16 with a rating of 0.763%. The second episode garnered 0.706%, followed by 0.958% in the third, and the fourth episode on November 24 surpassed the 1% milestone with 1.035%.
“Marry YOU” is a matchmaking romance story about Bong Cheol-hee (Lee Yi-kyung), an island bachelor who meets all the requirements to avoid marriage. The drama depicts the struggle that unfolds as civil servant Jung Ha-na (Jo Soo-min), who doesn’t believe in marriage, is dispatched to a “Marriage Encouragement” team that was formed to send Bong Cheol-hee off to marriage.
The drama’s popularity extends to OTT platforms as well. According to Kino Lights, an integrated OTT search platform, “Marry YOU” ranked fourth on TVING, fifth on Wavve and sixth on Netflix as of November 25. Its viewership among the 2049 (viewers aged 20~49) demographic has also significantly increased, indicating growing interest from younger viewers.
Viewer reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with comments such as, “A warm and healthy drama“, “The lead actors’ performances are top-notch—natural and charming“, “A rare gem that blends comedy with emotional depth“… “Marry YOU” is establishing itself as a healing drama amidst an era of sensational themes and narratives, offering viewers a refreshing alternative.
The fourth episode’s highlight was a poignant scene where Bong Cheol-hee and Jung Ha-na share an embrace amidst a crisis, signaling a shift in their relationship and heightening anticipation for future developments. Writer Rina’s well-crafted script and director Hwang Kyung-sung’s nuanced direction continue to deliver a polished and engaging drama each week.
“Marry YOU” airs every Saturday and Sunday at 7:50 PM. Episode 5 is set to broadcast on November 30, followed by Episode 6 on December 1.
Source: Wikitree
