Shin Hye-sun ♥ Gong Myung, become lovers.. Peak 7.3% [Secret Gratitude] [Comprehensive]

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Shin Hye-sun and Gong Myung have begun a secret office romance.

In the ninth episode of tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama "Secret Gratitude" (directed by Lee Soo-hyun, written by Yeo Eun-ho, created by Yang Hee-seung, produced by Studio Dragon), which aired on the 23rd, the mutual romance between Joo Jin-a (played by Shin Hye-sun) and Noh Gi-jun (played by Gong Myung) grew more thrilling as they reaffirmed their feelings for each other despite unexpected variables. Meanwhile, the Audit Team 3's efforts to expose workplace bullying and the abuse of power by superiors brought a sense of satisfaction, while the ending, in which a report accusing Joo Jin-a was sent as an email to the entire Haemu Group, foreshadowed another crisis.

The ninth episode of "Secret Gratitude" recorded an average viewership of 6.4% and a peak of 8.0% among households in the Seoul Capital Area, and an average of 5.9% with a peak of 7.3% among households nationwide, securing the number one spot across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters. Among the target demographic of men and women aged 20 to 49 on tvN, the show maintained its number one position in the same time slot for five consecutive weeks across both the Seoul Capital Area and nationwide, including cable and general entertainment channels. (Based on Nielsen Korea's paid platform data.)

On this day, Joo Jin-a and Noh Gi-jun confirmed their feelings for each other once again, solidifying their relationship. Reunited in Jeju Island, Joo Jin-a confessed that she had come to regret her earlier lack of honesty about her feelings toward Noh Gi-jun, who suddenly appeared before her. In response, Noh Gi-jun conveyed his sincere intention, saying, "I ran here because I didn't want to waste a single moment," even offering to give up his trip to the United States. Their romance, which began with a promise to be honest with each other, greatly raised the excitement level among viewers.

The two, having returned to their ordinary daily lives, did not let go of either love or work. Just like any other couple, the "Ace Combo" of the Audit Office, Joo Jin-a and Noh Gi-jun, activated their "full work" mode. To investigate a report regarding an internal skin diving club's PM, they skipped their first weekend date and went out for on-site investigation. Joining the club as trial members, they closely monitored Min Tae-woo (played by Cho Seok-young) and Ha Seung-ah (played by Ha Seo-yoon), both of whom were the targets of the audit. Min Tae-woo, despite having claustrophobia, continued diving recklessly, while Ha Seung-ah engaged in natural physical contact, raising suspicions. However, the reality was completely different from expectations. It turned out that Min Tae-woo was serving as a personal driver for his superior, Vice President Yoon Sang-o (played by Kim Sun-hyeok), and was under excessive psychological pressure. Realizing that this was a problem beyond a simple superior-subordinate relationship, Joo Jin-a and Noh Gi-jun immediately set out to resolve it.

Joo Jin-a concluded the incident by conducting a lecture on preventing workplace bullying for employees. Min Tae-woo received a new opportunity through a transfer to a position in the United States. Yoon Sang-o, who had bullied him, was disciplined after his unauthorized behavior during work was revealed, bringing a sense of satisfaction.

Meanwhile, another variable appeared before Joo Jin-a and Noh Gi-jun, who were enjoying happy times alternating between audits and romance. After the trip to Jeju Island, Jeon Jae-yeol (played by Kim Jae-wook), who had fully realized that he had completely lost Joo Jin-a, was unable to control his wavering emotions and spent a precarious time. Not wanting to be trapped in regret any longer, he notified his wife of divorce and, even knowing it was too late, confessed his lingering feelings for Joo Jin-a one last time. Despite Jeon Jae-yeol's sincere words, "I think I lived holding onto just one promise that you would be on my side," Joo Jin-a chose Noh Gi-jun instead of wavering. Her confession to Noh Gi-jun, "Don't go. Stay by my side," was both thrilling and tender.

But happiness was short-lived. Park Ah-jeong (played by Hong Hwa-yeon), who watched Jeon Jae-yeol collapse alone on the hospital rooftop, felt her emotions twist. Eventually, an anonymous email titled "I am reporting Joo In-a (Head)" was sent to all employees.

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