The seat where Ma Dong-seok and Lee Young-ae failed..Namgoong-min completes the ratings with 'The Completion of Marriage', achieving a successful finale with 8.8% [Official]

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Namgoong-min's 'The Completion of Marriage' achieved a successful finale.

The final episode (episode 12) of the KBS 2TV Saturday-Sunday mini-series 'The Completion of Marriage' (directed by Kim Jeong-hyun, Kim Min-tae / written by Jung Jae-ha), which aired on the night of the 9th, recorded a peak per-minute viewership rating of 11.2% and a national household viewership rating of 8.8% based on Nielsen Korea data, demonstrating its strength by continuously breaking its own highest ratings until the very end.

Notably, it secured the number one spot in viewership for dramas airing at the same time across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters, setting an overwhelming record as the highest-rated Saturday-Sunday mini-series in KBS history. Last year's highly anticipated KBS 2TV Saturday-Sunday mini-series 'Twelve' starring Ma Dong-seok ended with a modest 2.4% viewership rating, and Lee Young-ae's 'A Good Day for Eun-soo' concluded with a low 4.9%, making 'The Completion of Marriage' a testament to Namgoong-min's remarkable strength.

In the final episode of 'The Completion of Marriage', Kang Tae-ju (played by Namgoong-min), who regained consciousness after fainting, was shown facing Noh Man-hee (played by Kim Dae-myung) and Choi Chi-woong (played by Woo Ji-hyun) with his hands bound. Amid a tense atmosphere, the three headed to an abandoned nursing home where Kim Kyung-ae (played by Lee Sang-hee) was located. After reuniting with his wife Kim Kyung-ae, who was suffering from severe pain, Noh Man-hee attacked Choi Chi-woong, who handed him a syringe filled with potassium chloride while urging him to kill Kang Tae-ju, but Kang Tae-ju pushed Noh Man-hee aside with his body, saying, "No more of this."

When Kang Tae-ju warned Noh Man-hee about Kim Kyung-ae's critical condition by saying, "The surgery you wanted is needed now," Noh Man-hee accepted the offer, promising to break records and turn himself in if he performed the surgery. In particular, Kang Tae-ju stated, "I'm not forgiving you; I'm doing this because I'm a doctor," and moved Kim Kyung-ae to Our Together Hospital for emergency surgery. Under Kang Tae-ju's coercion, Noh Man-hee eventually sent evidence of the crime to the police. After completing the surgery, Kang Tae-ju reiterated his demand for surrender, saying, "Keep your word."

Meanwhile, Choi Chi-woong, cornered and desperate, stole a car and sneaked into the hospital. Upon seeing Ko Se-yoon (played by Lee Seol), who rushed to the hospital after hearing about Kang Tae-ju's surgery, he displayed his hatred toward Kang Tae-ju and attacked Ko Se-yoon's neck with a weapon. Ko Se-yoon, collapsing, summoned her last strength to stab Choi Chi-woong's foot, and just as police arrived, they subdued him. At the same time, Noh Man-hee confirmed that Kim Kyung-ae had safely completed surgery and survived, then attempted to take his own life after taking full responsibility for all crimes. In that moment, Kang Tae-ju caught Noh Man-hee's knife blade with his bare hands and, despite bleeding, warned him, "You and your wife won't escape easily. You'll pay the price while alive." When Noh Man-hee was arrested by Jang Do-sik (played by Lee Seok) and police who arrived on the scene, Kang Tae-ju, despite suffering serious injuries to his hand, rushed to perform surgery on Ko Se-yoon, who had been attacked by Choi Chi-woong. He then reassured Ko Se-yoon, who had been waiting for him, saying, "I wasn't late this time, right?"

After all incidents were resolved, Ko Se-yoon viewed the original video in which Kang Tae-ju, drunk, had said, "Get rid of my wife," confirming his true intention to let go of his wife for Ko Se-yoon's happiness. Ultimately, Ko Se-yoon chose to end their relationship with Kang Tae-ju, saying, "You hide things thinking you're protecting me, and I get hurt without knowing. This time, I'll let go. Let's divorce." Kang Tae-ju accepted this, stating, "Our ways of loving are so different," and ended their relationship without blaming each other at all.

In the final ending scene, after their divorce, Kang Tae-ju visits Ha-yoon's memorial tree planting service on her death anniversary and encounters Ko Se-yoon there. As they exchange pleasantries with gentle smiles, Ko Se-yoon says, "I'm trying to walk a bit," to which Kang Tae-ju asks, "Can we walk together?" The scene concludes with them walking side by side along a forest path in the 'Faint Smile Walking Together Ending,' leaving a deep impression.

The production team expressed gratitude, saying, "We thank all the actors and staff who completed this top-tier work with passion, determination, and affection, as well as viewers who sent us warm support and interest."

As a follow-up to 'The Completion of Marriage,' 'Love Someone Else' has been scheduled. Starring Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin, the first episode will air on September 12 at 9:20 p.m.

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