Kong Hyo-jin delivers a powerful finale as 'Wife Killer' reaches its peak of 12.5% viewership with a triumphant conclusion [Comprehensive]

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'Wife Killer' star Kong Hyo-jin once again activated her killer instincts within the daily life she had reclaimed, delivering a powerful finale.

In the final episode of MBC's Saturday-Sunday drama "Wife 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), which aired on the 12th, Yu Bo-na (played by Kong Hyo-jin) took a bullet in place of Kwon Tae-sung (played by Jung Jun-won) after a fierce fight with Leila (played by Eliya), heightening tension to its peak. The broadcast recorded a national household viewership rating of 10.7% and a Seoul metropolitan area household rating of 10.4%, according to Nielsen Korea, breaking its own record for highest viewership and maintaining the number one spot in its time slot across all channels. Notably, six months after Yu Bo-na left, a scene where Kwon Tae-sung sees snowfall for the first time and recalls memories with Yu Bo-na at a mountain lodge surged to a peak instantaneous rating of 12.5%, leaving a lingering emotional impact. Furthermore, reflecting changes in media consumption environments, the key competitiveness indicator for channel competition, 2054 viewership, reached 3.2%, securing the number one position among all programs aired that day and adding a brilliant finale to "Wife Killer."

In yesterday's broadcast, Kwon Tae-sung was shocked upon directly confronting Kingfisher Yu Bo-na's true identity. Leila taunted him, saying, "Kill her. In front of your husband," prompting Yu Bo-na to engage in an intense hand-to-hand battle despite her brief moment of despair. Amidst a crisis on the verge of explosion with Lee Dong-jin (played by Lee Sang) arriving at the scene, Sergei (played by Shin Hyun-soo) managed to evade the police special forces with a single gunshot.

When Leila fired her gun at Kwon Tae-sung, Yu Bo-na took the bullet in his place, sending shockwaves through living rooms nationwide. With support from the Sales 3 Team, Kwon Tae-sung carried the collapsed Yu Bo-na and escaped the scene. At the same time, Lee Dong-jin relentlessly pursued Leila. Surrounded with no escape, Leila was ultimately shot and killed by special forces. However, even after capturing Kingfisher, Lee Dong-jin could not shake off a lingering sense that something was missing.

Later, upon waking up in the hospital, Yu Bo-na realized that Kwon Tae-sung knew her true identity. Despite his confusion and fear, he conveyed his unwavering sincerity: "My conclusion is one thing. I will protect you." Yet, Yu Bo-na replied, "I will become your hell. We can't go back to how we were," before finally leaving. The heartbreaking choices of a couple who loved each other deeply added to the sorrow and left a heavy emotional resonance.

Meanwhile, Kwon Tae-sung, left alone, visited Ok's flower shop. He swallowed his tears as he late in realizing Yu Bo-na's true feelings: "It's because I love you too much that there are secrets." Lee Dong-jin, watching over his friend Kwon Tae-sung in despair, could not hide his own mixed emotions. In fact, Lee Dong-jin had witnessed Kwon Tae-sung carrying Yu Bo-na at the Seonyudo site. However, with Leila's death and the Kingfisher case seemingly resolved, he decided to turn a blind eye to Yu Bo-na's true identity.

Notably, Kwon Tae-sung revealed that the two victims of the final Kingfisher incident were linked to a mother-daughter murder case that occurred overseas. Through relentless investigation, he cleared Kingfisher's name, who had been criticized as a criminal who killed innocent citizens, putting an end to long-standing suspicions.

Six months later, Kwon Tae-sung headed to the mountain lodge where memories of his eight-year-old relationship with Yu Bo-na were preserved. He confessed his long-held feelings to Yu Bo-na, who had been avoiding him: "Now I want to know. So that I can love every aspect of you." Only then did Yu Bo-na finally break down in tears, completing a touching reunion between the couple, now closer and stronger than ever.

Towards the end of the broadcast, Yu Bo-na participated as the final runner in a relay race at Hwang Bomi's (played by Hwang Bom-i) kindergarten sports day. She quickly caught the incoming baton and instantly turned the tables, surprising everyone. Just as she was enjoying ordinary daily life, her eyes changed instantly upon hearing news of a woman in her 30s stabbed to death with a weapon. Particularly, Yu Bo-na said, "Okay, shall we go?" activating her killer instincts once more and delivering intense immersion until the very end. Hinting at another path for Yu Bo-na after Kingfisher's death, it left a deep lingering impression.

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