Heo Nam-jun ♥ Im Ji-yeon, Attacked by Unknown Men After Proposal.. Ties New Viewership Record [Beautiful World] [Comprehensive]

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Im Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun of "Beautiful World" faced a crisis of separation immediately after promising to spend their lives together.

According to viewership research company Nielsen Korea on the 20th, the 13th episode of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Beautiful World" (directed by Han Tae-seop and Kim Hyun-woo / written by Kang Hyun-ju / produced by Studio S and Gil Pictures), which aired on the 19th, achieved a peak viewership of 11.9% and a national average of 10.7%, setting a new internal record for the series with just one episode remaining. The drama also maintained its position as the number one program in its time slot and the top mini-drama across all channels for the week, while viewership among the 2049 demographic soared to a peak of 3.83%.

On this episode, Shin Seo-ri (played by Im Ji-yeon), who realized she had swapped bodies with Kang Dan-sim over a decade ago in "The Real Shin Seori," was shown seeking happiness with Cha Se-se (played by Heo Nam-jun). However, Se-se was attacked by a mysterious man, plunging him into a life-or-death crisis. It was revealed that to save Se-se, Seo-ri must return to the Joseon era to rescue Prince Lee Hyun (played by Heo Nam-jun), and at the same time, Seo-ri cannot return to this time.

After realizing she had lived as Kang Dan-sim in Joseon following a body swap with Dan-sim 300 years ago due to an accident in her childhood, Seo-ri told Se-se, "Cha Se-se, I felt like living was a kind of punishment. But strangely, I think I smiled a bit since coming here. I met my grandmother and you, and my heart felt at ease." She confessed her true feelings toward Se-se, who gave meaning to her life that felt like a punishment, and her maternal grandmother Nam Ok-soon (played by Gimhae-sook). Following this, Seo-ri unexpectedly proposed, saying, "Cha Se-se, let's spend our lives together," intensifying the excitement. Se-se responded, "I will never let you go anywhere," embracing Seo-ri tightly and moving her to tears. Seo-ri then said, "There is no need to return. I have returned to where I belong."

Se-se attended the final filming wrap party for Seo-ri as So Sok-sa (CEO), distributing gifts to people as part of the "Raise Seo-ri's Flag" initiative, bringing smiles to everyone. Meanwhile, Seo-ri brandished palm leaves at her aunt who spoke harshly to Se-se, declaring herself the "Guardian Angel of Cha Se-se."

Especially, Seo-ri confessed her love to Se-se once again, evoking touching emotions. She said, "When I think of you, I feel like I could fly, but then I suddenly fear losing you. My heart jumps dozens of times a day. But I don't dislike it. Could this be love?" She confessed while making eye contact with Se-se. Following this, she suddenly kissed Se-se, who was chattering away, and showered him with kisses to silence him.

Meanwhile, Seo-ri's maternal grandmother Ok-soon's Alzheimer's condition worsened, evoking sadness. Even amidst losing memories, Ok-soon entrusted Seo-ri to Se-se. She repeatedly urged, "You must protect her no matter what. You cannot die before her," drawing a poignant smile that brought tears to the eyes. Later, Ok-soon's health deteriorated, and she eventually faced a sorrowful farewell with Seo-ri.

Meanwhile, Se-se began a counterattack against Choi Moon-do (played by Jang Seung-jo), who had taken over his company Biojei and even seized control of the Cha-il Group. Se-se used public opinion in the same way Moon-do had shaken him up, putting the brakes on Moon-do's key project, resort construction, and cornering Moon-do into a desperate situation. Adding to this, when Cha Il-geu-rup (Chairman) Cha Dal-soo (played by Yoon Ju-sang) took Moon-do's son Seo-jun, Moon-do went berserk. Visiting Dal-soo's hospital room, he saw Seo-jun sleeping and revealed his true colors. He said to Dal-soo, "What happens from now on is your uncle's responsibility. Endure it," issuing a chilling threat that heightened the tension.

Meanwhile, on the last night when one could see the star of the seductress, Christmas Eve, a shocking event occurred. The spirit of the female shaman Hwang (played by Oh Min-ae) possessed Geum Bo-sal (played by Oh Min-ae), saying, "Return home," creating a tense atmosphere that left viewers holding their breath. Following this, Cha Se-se was attacked by a mysterious man, bleeding profusely in a life-or-death situation, delivering a powerful shock.

Most notably, at the end of the 13th episode, the female shaman Hwang appeared before the sobbing Seo-ri, revealing that the lives of "Se-se" and "Hyun," Seo-ri's true love, are connected by the thread of fate, leaving viewers in shock. She said, "Go back and save the Prince," and added, "You only need to pay a small price," drawing everyone's attention. The price Seo-ri must pay is that Seo-ri, who went to Joseon, cannot return to the 21st century.

With dark clouds once again looming over the romance between Seo-ri and Se-se, the preview for the final episode revealed that Seo-ri headed to Joseon to save Se-se, and showed Se-se sobbing so hard he could barely breathe, hinting at an unpredictable development.

The final episode of "Beautiful World" will air at 9:50 p.m. on the 20th.

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