'Fifty Percent' Shin Ha-kyun and Heo Sung-tae, Yesterday's Enemies Become Today's Colleagues... 'Cooperation Begins' to Save Kim Shin-rok [Comprehensive]

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'Fifty Percent' Shin Ha-kyun and Heo Sung-tae have unexpectedly begun a cooperation.

The fifth episode of the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Fifty Percent' (planned by Kwon Seong-chang, directed by Han Dong-hwa, scripted by Jang Won-seop, produced by Jumbo Film and Studio Dragon), which aired on the 5th, further heightened interest as the movements of the Population Division chasing Prosecutor Kang (played by Kim Shin-rok) and Jeong Ho-myung (played by Shin Ha-kyun) and Kang Beom-yong (played by Heo Sung-tae) tracking them fully intersected. Added to this were the realistic limitations left by a 10-year gap and family conflicts, deepening Jeong Ho-myung's anguish. Accordingly, the fifth episode of 'Fifty Percent' recorded a peak viewership of 5.8%, 5.0% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and 4.8% nationwide. (Nielsen Korea data)

On this day, Yoo In-gu (played by Hyun Bong-sik) mobilized his subordinates to chase Prosecutor Kang after the prosecutor began actively investigating the connection between himself and The Korea Economic Daily (Hankyung) and Kim Sang-kyung (played by Kim Sang-kyung). Prosecutor Kang barely escaped the scene and fled, but the pursuit ended with a shocking incident where the vehicle plunged into a river.

Coincidentally, after receiving a call from Team Leader Jo (played by Kim Sang-ho), Jeong Ho-myung went to find Prosecutor Kang and encountered Kang Beom-yong (played by Heo Sung-tae) at a cafe. Although the two had been wary of each other, they joined hands under a common goal to find Prosecutor Kang, with Kang Beom-yong saying, "The woman you were just looking for. Prosecutor Kang? You're chasing Prosecutor Kang? I need to meet Prosecutor Kang too. Let's go together." Kang Beom-yong tracked the vehicle's route with the help of Ma Gong-bok (played by Lee Hak-joo), and together with Jeong Ho-myung, they chased Prosecutor Kang's traces, launching an unexpected cooperation that led to an exciting development.

Meanwhile, Bong Je-sun (played by Oh Jung-se) and Heo Nam-il (played by Kim Sung-jeong) visited the 'K-Pop Dance Club,' a temporary shelter for victims of Heaven Capital. However, Heo Nam-il, unable to accept reality, rebelled and eventually left Bong Je-sun with hurtful words: "After all, we're not related by even a drop of blood. Do you know why I called you 'uncle'? You have no memories, no place to go, and I just played family with you out of pity." As the past connection between Bong Je-sun, Heo Nam-il, and the elderly Heo, who lost their memories 10 years ago, was revealed, evoking emotion, Bong Je-sun discovered and rescued Prosecutor Kang, who had been washed up by the river, raising curiosity about future developments.

Meanwhile, Jeong Ho-myung's family issues worsened. Kwon Oh-ran (played by Shin Dong-mi) grew suspicious of her husband Jeong Ho-myung's constant outings and repeated lies, and ultimately demanded the truth from him: "Why are you acting like this lately? You keep leaving the store whenever you get a chance, you forget to pick up Ji-woo, and you seem like someone who's been sold to another place. What exactly are you hiding?" However, Jeong Ho-myung, unable to reveal his identity and mission, could not tell the truth, and the marital conflict deepened further.

Most of all, Jeong Ho-myung felt the weight left by 10 years. Facing the reality that his body no longer keeps up with him as it did during his National Intelligence Service days, along with an operation that rarely progresses and the responsibility toward his family all at once, he expressed anxiety about the future, saying, "I've been feeling a bit anxious lately. I wonder if the next 10 years will just pass in a flash. Seeing time pass these days makes me scared." His wavering demeanor evoked sympathy.

In the meantime, Team Leader Jo proposed recruiting a new operation member for Jeong Ho-myung, and that person was none other than Kang Beom-yong. When Kang Beom-yong's name, entangled in a bad relationship since 10 years ago, was mentioned, Jeong Ho-myung strongly objected. However, Team Leader Jo persuaded him to accept reality, saying, "If you only think about your National Intelligence Service days and push forward alone, you'll get neither fish nor rice," drawing attention.

At the end of the broadcast, the scene of Prosecutor Kang regaining consciousness was revealed, bringing relief. Then, Jeong Ho-myung went directly to the convenience store where Kang Beom-yong and Ma Gong-bok were, and the atmosphere instantly froze. With Kang Beom-yong and Ma Gong-bok stunned by the unexpected visit, curiosity intensified as to whether Jeong Ho-myung would propose a real cooperation to Kang Beom-yong as Team Leader Jo suggested.

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