Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun end with a thrilling kiss: 'The Great World' reaches a peak viewership of 11.9% [Comprehensive]

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In 'The Great World,' Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun announced the official start of a fierce, villainous romance with a romantic surprise first kiss.

In the sixth episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'The Great World' (directed by Han Tae-seop, written by Kang Hyun-ju, produced by Studio S and Gil Pictures), which aired on the 23rd, Seo Ri (played by Lim Ji-yeon) and Cha Se-gye (played by Heo Nam-jun) hinted at a new romantic current with a thrilling first kiss ending.

The viewership for the sixth episode of 'The Great World' reached a peak of 11.9%, with 10.3% nationwide and 10% in the capital area, continuing its upward trend for six consecutive episodes and breaking its own previous record for highest viewership. (Based on Nielsen Korea data)

The broadcast that day drew attention by opening with scenes of Ri and Se-gye following a dizzying electrical shock incident. As soon as the two woke up in the hospital, they immediately worried about each other's well-being. Even more, when the two, who were bickering, accidentally stumbled into a precarious position where their faces nearly touched, Ri pretended not to care while loudly exclaiming, but secretly sighed, "I almost had a heart attack. That crazy guy," and patted her chest.

At that moment, Se-gye learned that the person who bribed the nurse had tampered with his prescribed medication. Se-gye realized that the one who had been strangling him all along was Cha Moon-do (played by Jang Seung-jo), and secretly ordered further investigation to keep an eye on Moon-do. Ri, worried about Se-gye who was repeatedly threatened with his life, guessed that Moon-do might be aiming his blade at Se-gye rather than herself and decided to protect him.

Meanwhile, suspicious movements surrounding Se-gye were detected, heightening the tension. Se-gye's arranged marriage partner, Mo Tae-hee (played by Chae Seo-an), targeted Se-gye's family instead of Se-gye, who had rejected her. Moon-do revealed his ruthless true colors, determined to bring Se-gye down. Expecting that Se-gye had noticed his actions, he said, "It seems the timing has come," hinting at another plan, and even devised a plan to kill the nurse who changed Se-gye's prescription to destroy evidence, sending chills down the viewers' spines.

Meanwhile, Se-gye's true feelings for Ri were revealed at Ri's first commercial shoot, drawing laughter. Se-gye reacted sensitively to every detail of Ri's outfit, which followed a goddess concept, shouting, "Change the outfit right now!" and eventually, in front of numerous staff members, blurted out, "Forget the location! I can only see this woman right now!" unintentionally exposing his personal feelings.

Meanwhile, a misunderstanding arose between Ri and Se-gye, leaving viewers anxious. When Ri got lost in the forest while helping an elderly person with dementia, Se-gye, who had set out to find her, finally managed to spot her and hugged her tightly. Upon seeing the fresh scratches on Ri's palm, Se-gye poured out his agitated emotions. When Ri asked, "Are you angry because you're worried about me?" Se-gye shouted, "You're obstructing my work publicly and wasting my time privately! Please, just stay still!" hurting Ri in the process. In response, Ri tearfully replied, "Don't come looking for me like this anymore. From now on, I'll treat you like a stranger."

However, at the end of the episode, the romantic tension between Ri and Se-gye exploded, raising heart rates to the highest level. Ri, trying to drown her sadness in alcohol, became drunk, and when Se-gye tried to take care of her, she pushed him away again, saying, "I told you to be careful. That wretched rogue's behavior!" Standing before the night sea, Ri told Se-gye, "I'm already fine. So please don't apologize," trying hard to draw a line. However, Se-gye responded, "I'm not sorry at all. Even if we go back, I'll keep looking for you like a madman. I'll keep messing up on my own and blow up again. Even if you're disappointed in me, I'll feel relieved as long as you're okay. I'm truly sorry for being this kind of person, but I can't help it. This is my true heart," finally pouring out the emotions he had been suppressing.

Even as Se-gye poured out his love confession, Ri tried hard to suppress her feelings and turned away from his kiss. But then, saying, "There are countless reasons why I shouldn't be shaken by this person. There is only one reason why I am shaken by him," she firmly grabbed Se-gye's wrist as he tried to leave and faced him with her true feelings. Se-gye said, "You grabbed me first," and after a dizzying wrist kiss, he unleashed a bold surprise kiss, causing the excitement level to explode.

Most notably, the epilogue revealed the touching bond between Lee Hyun (played by Heo Nam-jun) and Kang Dan-sim (played by Lim Ji-yeon) from their past lives, drawing significant interest. Despite being of high status, Hyun affectionately referred to Dan-sim, a low-ranking servant, as "my lady," and when a drunk Dan-sim appeared, he smiled and gently said, "Don't laugh. You're ugly," subtly revealing his feelings and causing continuous heart-fluttering moments.

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