Shin Ha-kyun and Oh Jung-se's 'Fifties Professionals' Breaks 5% Viewership, 'On the Rise' [Official]

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'Fifties Professionals' has surpassed the 5th% viewership mark and is on a rising trajectory of popularity.

The third episode of the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Fifties Professionals' (directed by Han Dong-hwa, written by Jang Won-seop), which aired on the night of the 29th, recorded a Nielsen Korea peak viewership of 7.6%, 5.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and 5.5% nationwide, setting a new record for the series. Riding a wave of word-of-mouth, the show has continued its upward trend, signaling the start of its full-scale box office surge.

In that day's broadcast, the first meeting between Kang Beom-yong (played by Heo Sung-tae) and Ma Gong-bok (played by Lee Hak-joo) from 15 years ago was revealed. Amidst a chaotic brawl, Kang Beom-yong's overwhelming combat prowess, which allowed him to dominate his opponents with ease, and Ma Gong-bok's stunned gaze at him showcased the beginning of their unbreakable bond of loyalty.

However, in the present, despite Kang Beom-yong's relentless struggle, the arrival of a new rival group has pushed both men into an increasingly desperate situation. Even in this predicament, the scene where the two, following the orders of Yu In-gu (played by Hyun Bong-sik), recklessly shout out nonsense created a bittersweet atmosphere, completing the signature pungent comedy unique to 'Fifties Professionals'.

Later, Ma Gong-bok, facing Kang Beom-yong who had come to rescue him, said, "Hyungnim, please live a normal life and find happiness," simultaneously expressing both apology and gratitude.

Ultimately, to avoid dragging Kang Beom-yong into danger, Ma Gong-bok set out alone to seek revenge for what happened 10 years ago, deepening the sense of tragedy. Their relationship, treating each other like family, sparked curiosity about future developments.

Additionally, Jung Ho-myung (played by Shin Ha-kyun) began his relentless pursuit in earnest. Jung Ho-myung discovered Bong Je-sun (played by Oh Jung-se), who had been kidnapped, found in a bloodied state alongside Ma Gong-bok-eul (수상), and immediately began pressuring him to uncover the truth behind the incident from 10 years ago. Eventually, Ma Gong-bok confessed that he too had been present at the scene of the Yeongseondo ferry incident at the time and had been searching for items alongside Kang Beom-yong under the orders of The Korea Economic Daily (Hankyung)uk (played by Kim Sang-kyung).

In particular, Ma Gong-bok's confession that "We too are victims of that The Korea Economic Daily (Hankyung)uk guy" revealed that all characters were victims caught in a grand conspiracy, escalating the tension beyond a simple chase narrative.

Subsequently, Jung Ho-myung extended a hand to Ma Gong-bok, saying, "I'll pave a red carpet for the path of revenge. I also have debts to settle with those guys," and the two began a dangerous alliance bound by mutual interests.

Jung Ho-myung's pursuit grew increasingly relentless. While tracking Yu In-gu, who had become a subordinate of The Korea Economic Daily (Hankyung)uk, and monitoring the movements of Heaven Capital, he began to uncover secrets hidden across Yeongseondo Island. Meanwhile, Bong Je-sun, after losing her home to Heaven Capital, was reduced to hiding in a small room next to the company cafeteria with her nephew Nam-il (played by Kim Sung-jeong), evoking sympathy. Though she appeared to be living as if she had lost her memory, her precarious reality, still under suspicion regarding her true identity, further heightened the drama's tension.

Compounding the mystery, the situation surrounding Prosecutor Kang (played by Kim Sin-rok) deepened. "Prosecutor Kang Young-ae, poking around everywhere isn't the solution. You should be aware of what's lurking behind you," warned Team Leader Jo (played by Kim Sang-ho), as someone trashed Kang's home and issued threats. Prosecutor Kang confronted Hwang Hwa-san (played by Kim Byeong-ok), demanding the truth behind the murder of Kwon Soon-bok (played by An Nae-sang) from 10 years ago. Hwang Hwa-san left an enigmatic remark, "It wasn't a person, but the dog I raised," gradually revealing a vast conspiracy surrounding the incident from a decade ago.

Most notably, the tension reached its peak toward the end of the episode. Jung Ho-myung, who had been investigating the true identities of Heaven Capital and the Inpopa organization, ultimately infiltrated Heaven Capital alone. Delivering relentless action against the Inpopa members, he brought cathartic satisfaction, only to face a swarm of organization members from all directions at the episode's conclusion. Jung Ho-myung's final image, preparing for the showdown with his guard up, ignited explosive anticipation for the fourth episode.

The fourth episode of 'Fifties Professionals' will air at 9:50 PM on the 30th.

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