'Secretary Jin' Lee Seo-jin, Tending to Ha Ji-won, Breaks Ratings Record with Peak of 4.9% [Comprehensive]

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Actors Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won, known as the "Damo Couple," reunited through 'Secretary Jin.'

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings research firm, the SBS variety show 'Will Do Anything for You - Secretary Jin' (hereinafter 'Secretary Jin'), which aired on the 30th, set a new all-time high in viewership, recording a 1.5% rating among the 2049 demographic, a 3.8% household rating in the metropolitan area, and a peak per-minute rating of 4.9%.

Ha Ji-won appeared as the "my star" on this episode. The reunion between Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won, the stars of the drama 'Damo,' which enjoyed phenomenal popularity and coined the term "Damo addict" in 2003, had generated significant buzz prior to the broadcast, marking their first meeting in 23 years.

Lee Seo-jin, whose status was reversed from employer to secretary, warmly welcomed Ha Ji-won. While constantly playing mischievous pranks, Lee Seo-jin took meticulous care of Ha Ji-won with a seemingly indifferent yet affectionate demeanor. In response, Kim Gwang-gyu joked, "It's quite warm today. Are we going to film 'Damo' again?" eliciting laughter.

The episode also drew attention by depicting the show's first overseas business trip to Singapore. Ha Ji-won, the "my star," was invited by the Singapore Tourism Board to watch an F1 race in person. Revealing a surprising hobby, Ha Ji-won stated, "I originally like F1," and announced that her ultimate goal for this schedule was to meet her favorite driver, Max Verstappen. She then asked Lee Seo-jin, "Oppa, please introduce me to him." Lee Seo-jin wittily replied, "Even if I get hit by a Ferrari, I'll make sure you meet him," causing bursts of laughter. Kim Gwang-gyu chimed in, suggesting, "Let's take out an insurance policy."

Behind-the-scenes stories from the drama 'Damo' were also revealed. Recalling the time when there were many action scenes and all-night filming sessions, Ha Ji-won said, "It was all fun," revealing that she had even eaten meals while suspended by a wire high above, which caught viewers' attention. The two also shared that they had not anticipated the scene where they exchanged the lines "Are you in pain? I am too" would become such an issue, as it is still considered a legendary iconic moment to this day. Ha Ji-won recalled, "There were no tears in the script. Immersed in the space, mood, and fantasy of that scene while filming, I ended up shedding tears."

Following this, when Lee Seo-jin brought up the topic that "it was famous that male actors would inevitably become popular when working with Ji-won," Kim Gwang-gyu asked who among her past co-stars she remembered most. Without hesitation, Ha Ji-won answered, "Lee Seo-jin," and smiled.

The natural banter chemistry between Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won during their reunion after 23 years, along with Ha Ji-won's candid and cheerful charm, provided laughter for viewers. Additionally, the live coverage of the F1 race site, broadcast for the first time on a Korean variety show, captured viewers' attention.

Meanwhile, Ha Ji-won's segment is scheduled to air over two episodes, marking the first time 'Secretary Jin' has featured a guest across multiple installments.

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