Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun share a promised kiss.. Highest viewership reaches 11.6% (Beautiful World) [Comprehensive]

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Actors Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun from 'Beautiful World' shared a heartfelt kiss.

In the 11th episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Beautiful World' (script by Kang Hyun-ju, directed by Han Tae-seop and Kim Hyun-woo), which aired on the 12th, Shin Seo-ri (played by Lim Ji-yeon) was forcibly summoned to the Joseon era in a comatose state before returning to the 21st century. Notably, Seo-ri realized that if the 'Star of the Enchantress' disappeared, she would be forcibly summoned back to Joseon, prompting her to prepare for a farewell with Cha Se-gye (played by Heo Nam-jun), evoking deep sorrow.

As a result, viewership on that day surged to a peak of 11.6%, recording 10.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 9.9% nationwide, securing the top spot in its time slot and ranking first among currently airing mini-series and Friday-Saturday dramas. The 2049 target demographic viewership reached a peak of 3.3% and an average of 2.4%, demonstrating unrivaled box office power with no competitors. (Based on Nielsen Korea data)

Seo-ri, who was involved in a truck collision accident alongside Cha Dal-soo (played by Yoon Ju-sang), fell into a comatose state. Compounding the shock, Gang Dan-sim (played by Lim Ji-yeon), who had possessed Seo-ri's body, was forcibly summoned back to the Joseon era. Do-nyeo Hwang (played by Oh Min-ae) told Dan-sim, "When the red comet returns to its place and the qi and blood flow again, your soul will be led here. Please sever all evil karma, connections, and tangled threads." With these meaningful words, she sent Dan-sim back to the 21st-century Republic of Korea once more.

While Seo-ri and Dal-soo remained unconscious, the world fell into Choi Moon-do's (played by Jang Seung-jo) trap. Due to an internal whistleblower exposing the use of harmful ingredients in Dynasty Cosmetics, Bio-J's stock price plummeted, and Kaiserman Capital, the actual owner of Moon-do, became Bio-J's largest shareholder. To make matters worse, at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting of Cha-il Group, Moon-do was elected as Lim Si (Chairman), causing the entire Cha-il Group to fall under Moon-do's control and sparking outrage.

Meanwhile, Seo-ri, who had regained consciousness intermittently, instinctively sensed that her remaining time was running out. Upon hearing the news that Seo-ri had awakened, Se-gye rushed to the hospital, exclaiming, "Did you plan to watch someone die?" before breaking down in tears and pouring out his heartfelt sincerity. After seeing Seo-ri off home after her discharge, Se-gye declared, "I can never leave you alone," revealing his determination to stay by her side at all times.

Eventually, Se-gye moved into Seo-ri's home and confessed, "I feel too sorry thinking my misfortune might spread to you, but I'm such a selfish person that I can't even imagine letting you go," evoking deep emotion. In response, Seo-ri said, "No matter what happens, remember this one thing: I truly care for you," and added, "With just this memory, promise me you'll bloom without withering," expressing her tender feelings.

After returning from Joseon, Seo-ri began noticing changes, such as scars on her wrist and tinnitus, preparing one by one for a farewell with Se-gye due to forced return, which brought her to tears. She visited Dal-soo's hospital room, where she had asked him to part ways with Se-gye, saying, "I will surely grant your selfish wish, so don't worry," which pained the heart. She then sought out Mo Tae-hee (played by Chae Seo-an), Se-gye's former fiancée, asking her to protect Se-gye, further evoking sorrow.

While Seo-ri was preparing thoroughly for the sudden farewell, hoping Se-gye wouldn't be hurt, Se-gye launched a counterattack against Moon-do, who had swallowed Cha-il Group. Joining forces strategically with Mo Tae-hee, Se-gye appeared at Cha-il Group's 50th-anniversary celebration. Winking, he announced, "Everyone, the prodigal son has returned," provoking Moon-do's anger.

Meanwhile, Seo-ri's family history was revealed, causing a major shock. Her parents, struggling with financial difficulties, had decided on an extreme measure alongside young Seo-ri. Alongside the image of young Seo-ri suffering in a car sinking underwater, she felt the pain of being unable to breathe due to painful memories.

Se-gye appeared before the unconscious Seo-ri, hugging her tightly and calming her with, "Shin Seo-ri, I'm here. Don't worry. Nothing is wrong. I'm right here." At Se-gye's tender gaze, Seo-ri thought, "I thought I could easily discard my heart since I had nothing to begin with, but you keep making me want to live," bringing her to tears. She then cried out, "What should I do?" as she clung to Se-gye, intensifying the poignancy of the scene. Viewers were left wondering how Seo-ri and Se-gye would overcome the life-and-death crisis caused by the separation of time and space in the upcoming episodes.

Meanwhile, 'Beautiful World' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.

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