Gong Hyo-jin and Jung Jun-won share a poignant gaze as 'The Married Woman Killer' leads the Friday-Saturday drama rankings with a 9.7% viewership rate

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'The Married Woman Killer' continues its run as the top-rated Friday-Saturday drama.

In the seventh episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'The Married Woman Killer' (written by Kim Eun-hee, directed by Yoon Jong-ho and Kim Ji-hoon), which aired on the 21st at 9:50 p.m., the fateful first meeting between Yu Bo-na (played by Gong Hyo-jin) and Kwon Tae-sung (played by Jung Jun-won) was revealed, along with conflicting stories surrounding Kingfisher's period of inactivity. The episode achieved a viewership rating of 9.8% among households in the Seoul metropolitan area and 9.7% nationwide according to Nielsen Korea, securing its position as the top-rated Friday-Saturday drama.

In that day's broadcast, Kwon Tae-sung headed to the square on the day of the World Cup eight years ago to investigate a pickpocket. He prepared a fake wallet to lure the pickpocket and engaged in a relentless chase. At the same time, Yu Bo-na, dressed as a Red Devil, went out for a client meeting. After shooting an intoxicated hit-and-run driver with a single shot, she headed toward the emergency stairs, where she discovered Kwon Tae-sung collapsed and bleeding. Yu Bo-na reported the incident to the ambulance service, left the scene after saying, "Try your best to stay alive," leaving a powerful impression behind her.

Four months later, Kwon Tae-sung, who had just awakened from his coma, spotted Yu Bo-na precariously standing on the hospital rooftop railing. He pleaded with her sincerely, saying, "Life is precious. I hope you can live without dying." Later, Yu Bo-na learned through news articles and blog posts that Kwon Tae-sung was Kingfisher's dedicated reporter. This marked the beginning of their connection centered around Kingfisher.

Meanwhile, public opinion surged over Kingfisher's "one shot, two kill" sniper incident. Controversy arose when it appeared Kingfisher had mistakenly targeted an innocent civilian, as the criminal activities of Chairman Cheon Sung-gil (played by Kim Jong-gu), the intended target, remained unexposed. At that moment, Kwon Tae-sung, together with Gu Hae-na (played by Han Chae-rin), confirmed from a whistleblower that Cheon Sung-gil had repeatedly committed crimes against household help and even orchestrated contract killings, instantly reversing public opinion.

Oh Hyun-nam (played by Ha Yul-ri) and Bong Tae-min (played by Kim Nam-hee) embarked on a new client meeting. Their target was a criminal who committed arson and murder to seize his parents' inheritance. Bong Tae-min operated an advanced giant fly drone to drop poison into the criminal's drink. Oh Hyun-nam, delighted at the success of the operation, suddenly grabbed Bong Tae-min's hand, leaving him flustered. Despite their bickering, the unique chemistry between the two added another layer of humor to the drama.

Meanwhile, Kwon Se-a (played by Lee Eun-saem), who fell for Ki Young-do (played by Mu Jin-seong) at first sight, launched a housewarming operation for the Sales Team 3. The members of Sales Team 3 even held an emergency strategy meeting to locate Yu Bo-na's home, where she personally served food, adding warmth to the scene. However, the atmosphere took a dramatic turn when Lee Dong-jin (played by Yi Sang) appeared before the Sales Team 3 outside. Especially tense was the moment when Lee Dong-jin picked up Oh Hyun-nam's Mist S (poison) and handed it over, pushing the tension to its peak.

Additionally, when Yu Bo-na brought him side dishes, Lee Dong-jin insisted on repaying her kindness with exaggerated words. In particular, he told Kwon Tae-sung, "It must be very lonely and painful not to have a family," urging him to take good care of Yu Bo-na. The irony deepened as Lee Dong-jin showed special affection for Yu Bo-na without knowing she was the Kingfisher he was pursuing.

At the end of the broadcast, Kwon Tae-sung recalled Kingfisher and said, "You shouldn't have come back. You shouldn't have returned this time." Overlapping with Yu Bo-na's voice saying, "It was Kwon Tae-sung himself who made you return as Kingfisher," their conflicting feelings about Kingfisher's return were revealed. The scene then shifted to a chance reunion between Yu Bo-na and Kwon Tae-sung at a mountain lodge during Kingfisher's first period of inactivity. As their poignant gazes toward each other closed the episode, anticipation soared for the hidden story of the two that has been unfolding since eight years ago.

'The Married Woman Killer' is based on the popular Kakao webtoon of the same name and will air its eighth episode on the 22nd at 9:50 p.m.

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