"Look only at me," Heo Nam-jun and Im Ji-yeon share a tearful kiss... Ratings soar to 9.5% [Beautiful World] [Comprehensive]

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Heo Nam-jun shared a tearful kiss with Im Ji-yeon.

In the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Beautiful World" (directed by Han Tae-seop and Kim Hyun-woo, written by Kang Hyun-ju), which aired on the 5th, the scene depicting Cha Se-gye (played by Heo Nam-jun) realizing that Daegun Lee-hyun is his reincarnation, alongside Shin Seo-ri (played by Im Ji-yeon), pleading for her love, portrayed the villainous chaebol Se-gye in a way that sent shivers down viewers' spines. Se-gye confessed to Seo-ri, "Who is Kang Ga-dan-sim?" revealing that the woman appearing in his dreams, Kang Ga-dan-sim, resembles Seo-ri, startling her. Seo-ri dismissed it as "just a crazy dream" and tried to brush it off, yet simultaneously found herself pondering the true nature of the dream Se-gye was having.

Furthermore, the budding romance between Seo-ri and Se-gye sparked explosive jealousy, stirring up the crowd. A three-way confrontation unfolded at the BJ Brand launch party involving Seo-ri, Se-gye, and Se-gye's fiancée Mo Tae-hee (played by Chae Seo-an), followed by the appearance of Se-gye's grandfather, Cha Dal-soo (played by Yoon Ju-sang), continuing the thrilling developments. Particularly, when Seo-ri saw Dal-soo doting on Tae-hee and tried to slip away, Se-gye told Dal-soo, "I have someone to introduce," presenting Seo-ri as a model for Dynasty. In response, Seo-ri mimicked Tae-hee's tone, calling out "Grandpa~" and performing an awkwardly cute act that made viewers burst into laughter.

Se-gye became consumed with fiery jealousy after confirming a love scene in the script for "Queen of Women 2," which Seo-ri was filming. Leveraging advertiser power, Se-gye replaced the lead actor and even visited the drama set, telling the male lead of "Queen of Women 2" (played by Ahn Chang-hwan), "There will be no love scenes from now on. So please refrain from unnecessary physical contact," unleashing his jealousy. When asked who he was, he revealed, "Me? A fan of Shin Seo-ri," provoking laughter. Caught in his jealousy by Seo-ri, Se-gye claimed it was for actor protection while still expecting a kiss, pressing his cheek against hers. After Seo-ri offered him a candy, he took a bite and remarked, "So sweetly sweet," opening a "new world of flirting" and raising the sweetness index. Meanwhile, Se-gye, who had to undergo surgery due to an impacted wisdom tooth, displayed an unexpectedly cute charm by begging Seo-ri not to leave him, acting like a pet suffering from separation anxiety.

After learning that Se-gye is the reincarnation of Hyun, Seo-ri became even more cautious. Knowing the tragic history between Hyun and Crown Prince Lee Jae (played by Jang Seung-jo), Seo-ri warned, "Be careful, Choi Moon-do," and asked Se-gye with tear-filled eyes, "What if I am Kang Ga-dan-sim? What if I am a woman who would throw away anything to survive?" causing Se-gye to be flustered. Seo-ri visited a museum to see the plum blossom painting she had drawn and expressed her heartfelt regret, saying, "Even if he loved me, what good would it do now? When I drew this painting, I had already buried him in my heart." At the museum, Seo-ri encountered the "Portrait of a Beauty" painted by Hyun, which was half-burned, and her late realization of the love Hyun could not convey heightened the poignancy. It was also revealed that Seo-ri had intended to give Hyun a prayer bead she made while praying for his safe exile, amplifying the sorrow. Particularly, when Crown Prince Jae tried to stop Seo-ri from approaching Hyun, he warned, "Keep it secret and bury it in your heart. That is the way to survive," and gifted her back the love letter Hyun had given him, provoking viewers' anger. Vowing not to repeat her regrets, Seo-ri declared to Se-gye, "What's the point of holding back my heart? If you hold back, it only becomes dung," deciding to launch a direct love assault on Se-gye, sparking excitement.

Meanwhile, Moon-do realized that Dal-soo was preparing to officially hand over the Cha-il Group to Se-gye. Particularly, when Moon-do was assigned to the U.S. branch position that Se-gye had recommended for himself, Moon-do's expression turned sinister. However, Se-gye, aware that Moon-do had been bugging him and had a nurse swap his medication, confronted him with a warning. Moon-do, displaying a terrifying madness, showed Se-gye a photo of himself and Seo-ri together, provoking him. Turning to Se-gye, Moon-do warned, "You shouldn't have created a weakness," and urged him to give up on returning to the Cha-il Group.

Se-gye, who went to find Seo-ri, said, "Do you trust me so little? I wanted there to be no secrets between us," and poured out words misunderstanding Seo-ri's sincerity, adding, "Whatever deal Choi Moon-do offered, I can offer you more. I can be used by you enough." Frustrated, Seo-ri eventually slapped Se-gye, exploding the tension. Se-gye buried his forehead in Seo-ri's shoulder and earnestly confessed his feelings, saying, "I'm completely out of my mind because of you."

He pleaded, "Whoever you are, wherever you came from, I believe you. I believe everything you say, so just look at me. Forget all the others and look only at me," confessing with tears that sent shivers down viewers' spines. After confirming their deepened feelings for each other, Seo-ri and Se-gye's poignant tearful kiss adorned the ending, leaving a heart-pounding aftertaste and shattering the legend of a perfect ending.

The ratings for "Beautiful World" Episode 9 reached a peak of 11.0% and 9.5% nationwide, securing not only the number one spot in its time slot but also maintaining the top rating among mini-series aired during the week, demonstrating its strength. The 2049 target demographic ratings soared to a peak of 3.24%, and the show ranked within the top three on Netflix's Global Non-English TV Show rankings for four consecutive weeks. (Based on Nielsen Korea data)

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