'Chaebol X Detective 2' Surpasses Season 1 Viewership.. Jung Eun-chae: "Relieved It Was Proven by the Numbers" [Interview ①]

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• Interview with actress Jung Eun-chae, who played Joo Hye-ra in SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama 'Chaebol X Detective 2'

Actress Jung Eun-chae shared her feelings about the performance of 'Chaebol X Detective 2,' which surpassed Season 1's viewership ratings.

On the 22nd, Jung Eun-chae held an interview at a café in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and discussed SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama 'Chaebol X Detective 2' (script by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), which concluded on the 19th.

'Chaebol X Detective 2' is an upbeat, refreshing, and thrilling investigative comedy-drama featuring Chaebol detective Jin Su-woo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), who overturns stalled investigations using his wealth, and new team leader Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae). In the drama, Jung Eun-chae portrayed Joo Hye-ra, the new head of the Strong Crime Team 1 in Season 2.

Previously, Season 1, which aired in 2024, recorded a peak viewership rating of 11.0% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide). This season, the final episode (episode 14) achieved a nationwide viewership rating of 11.8%, surpassing Season 1's peak record.

On this day, Jung Eun-chae said, "I was curious about how viewers perceived the show. Personally, there are always some aspects I find lacking in each work," and added, "However, regarding the chemistry and interactions among actors and colleagues on set, I am extremely satisfied." She shared these closing remarks upon the drama's conclusion.

She also expressed her thoughts on the viewership ratings. Jung Eun-chae stated, "Since it is a follow-up to a previous work that received immense love and concluded successfully, there was some pressure and concern about this aspect as well."

Continuing, she added, "It is truly fortunate that viewers grew more fond of and supportive of the show as it progressed toward the latter half. Regardless, I am relieved and grateful that these efforts were proven by the numbers."

Furthermore, Jung Eun-chae remarked, "Actors and staff worked together as a unified team to create Season 2, so they likely felt even greater expectations and pressure regarding viewership than I did." She concluded, "In that regard, I am grateful and happy that everything was wrapped up well."

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