'Housewife Killer' Gong Hyo-jin lived up to her name, breaking its own record with 9.4% viewership [Comprehensive]

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'Housewife Killer' Gong Hyo-jin broke its own highest viewership record while hinting at Joon-won's hidden past.

According to Nielsen Korea, the ratings for MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Housewife Killer' (planned by Kwon Seong-chang, scripted by Kim Eun-hee, directed by Yoon Jong-ho and Kim Ji-hoon, produced by Bon Factory, Barum Pictures, Studio Pim) on its fourth episode, which aired on the 8th, reached 9.4% of national households and 8.9% in the Seoul metropolitan area, setting a new record for the series. In particular, a scene where Kim Bong-pal (played by Sung Dong-il), driving away from the unconscious Pyo Gyu-cheol, explained to Oh Hyun-nam (played by Ha Yul-ri) the method of dealing with 'whites' (criminals targeting children), surged to a peak instantaneous viewership of 10.9%, creating an atmosphere on the verge of explosion. Additionally, reflecting changes in media consumption environments, the key competitiveness indicator for channels among the 2054 demographic reached 3.3%, ranking first among all programs aired that day.

On this day, a tense chase unfolded by the Dodo Electronic Sales Team 3 to deal with Pyo Gyu-cheol (played by Heo Hyung-gyu), a child sex offender. The team successfully induced a confession from an organ trafficking organization that had been their pre-meeting target. The gang members, including Pension Grandpa (played by Jung Sun-chul), recalled the moment they were subdued by Yu Bo-na (played by Gong Hyo-jin) the previous night and, terrified, confessed all crimes to the police.

In response to this decision, Oh Hyun-nam reacted cynically, saying, "Handing them over to the police would be a waste of effort," while Yu Bo-na conveyed that they were primarily entrusting the matter to the law through pre-meetings, respecting their role and responsibility. Furthermore, as the Dodo Electronic Sales Team 3 enjoyed peaceful daily lives, Yu Bo-na's conviction was added: "We must remember that those who take crimes lightly and even mock legal punishment are the ones who will face the harshest penalties when they feel most secure and comfortable," leaving a heavy aftertaste.

Meanwhile, Yu Bo-na felt burdened as she could not accompany her daughter Kwon Yul (played by Hwang Bom-i) to the kids' cafe due to work. Concerned about her gloomy daughter's back view, she eventually took a half-day off and headed to the kids' cafe, showing efforts to balance work and parenting that resonated with reality. However, upon hearing the news of Pyo Gyu-cheol's release from prison, Yu Bo-na's face hardened instantly, foreshadowing a new case that would awaken Kingfisher's dormant instincts once again.

Kwon Tae-seong (played by Jung Joon-won) went to cover Pyo Gyu-cheol's release alongside Gu Hae-na (played by Han Chae-rin), while Lee Dong-jin (played by Lee Sang-i) followed him, expecting the Kingfisher's next target to be Pyo Gyu-cheol. It was confirmed that all eight child sex offenders released in the past 15 years had died in various accidents on their release day. At that moment, Pyo Gyu-cheol, with the help of Bong Tae-min (played by Kim Nam-hee), cut off his electronic ankle bracelet and evaded police pursuit. This was a meticulous plan by the Dodo Electronic Sales Team 3 for the client meeting.

Kim Bong-pal approached as if he were someone sent by Pyo Gyu-cheol's fellow inmate to smuggle him out, while Go Young-gap (played by Heo Jae-ho) confirmed his history of pollen allergies through a pre-medical interview. Yu Bo-na proposed a meeting during transport, stating that the child who was the last victim still lives in the neighborhood. The Sales Team 3 executed their respective roles to complete a perfect scenario: 'A released criminal cuts off his electronic bracelet and flees into the mountains, suffers an attack due to his chronic pollen allergy, and falls to his death from a cliff.'

However, an unexpected variable occurred. Pyo Gyu-cheol stabbed Kim Bong-pal while he was driving, hijacked the vehicle with the child inside, and successfully escaped on a fishing boat. In the moment of despair, gunfire rang out, and Pyo Gyu-cheol plummeted into the sea. The scene revealed Yu Bo-na aiming a sniper rifle from a lighthouse, pushing tension to its peak. Although Yu Bo-na prefers sniping without direct confrontation or unnecessary violence, she made an exception for criminals targeting children. Yet, amidst a critical crisis where the team's meeting was failing, she took up the sniper role herself, revealing her complex emotions.

At the end of the broadcast, Yu Bo-na discovered a listening device in a doll sent by her Russian friend. With a chilling expression, she immediately submerged the device in water. At the same time, Kwon Tae-seong received a mysterious text message saying, "You keep your promises well. You're kind," and became terrified. The ending of the couple facing different crises hinted at their hidden pasts, heightening curiosity.

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