"As long as you survive, it's a 'Brave New World'": Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun leave a final touch of glory with 'over 11%' [Official]

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Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun's 'Brave New World' concluded with a tightly wrapped happy ending.

In the final episode, Episode 14, of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Brave New World' (directed by Han Tae-seop and Kim Hyun-woo, written by Kang Hyun-ju), aired on the night of the 20th, Seo Ri (played by Kang Dan-sim, portrayed by Lim Ji-yeon) and Cha Se-gye (played by Lee Hyun, portrayed by Heo Nam-jun) reversed their tragic fate from a past life, reunited in the 21st century, and completed a dazzling happy ending that will remain in everyone's hearts for a long time.

The final episode's viewership reached a peak of 14.1% according to Nielsen Korea, with 11.8% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 11.8% nationwide, once again breaking its own record for highest viewership. This achievement secured not only the number one spot in the same time slot but also swept the top positions in both Saturday mini-series and weekly mini-series, demonstrating overwhelming dominance. In particular, the 2049 viewership average reached 4.5%, soaring to a peak of 5.6%, ranking number one among all programs broadcast during the week, completing a beautiful finale.

To save the world, Ri returned to the Joseon era and headed to the exile location of Grand Prince Lee Hyun under the orders of Ahn Jong (played by Choi Moon-do, portrayed by Jang Seung-jo). Noticing Ahn Jong's plot to kill Hyun, Ri told Hyun, "You must live for that person to live. Thanks to that person, I can finally breathe properly. I also want to save that person," revealing her deep affection for Se-gye and moving viewers to tears. Subsequently, Ri took an arrow meant for Hyun, and the two fell together off a cliff, delivering a shocking moment.

Among these events, Se-gye, having regained consciousness, learned that Ri had fallen into a coma. In fact, Ri had severed the threads of fate, lost her memories, and entered a void space, unable to return to the 21st century yet. Through Hyun's diary, Se-gye realized that his dreams were entirely real and tearfully pleaded, "Can't we stop waiting? Please come back," stimulating the audience's tear ducts. Se-gye's desperate voice reached Ri's void space, and recalling the presence of her beloved, Ri resolved to return to the 21st century.

On a day when snow fell in the fifth lunar month, Ri reunited with Se-gye, promising him a lifetime of happiness and proposing an eternal 'contract signing,' delivering a thrilling thrill. Meanwhile, in the Joseon era, scenes of Kang Dan-sim and Hyun choosing new lives were depicted, evoking a sense of satisfaction.

Furthermore, Ri and Se-gye perfectly dealt with Choi Moon-do, who had committed unforgivable evil deeds, while Baek Gwang-nam (played by Kim Min-seok), Yoon Ji-hyo (played by Lee Se-hee), and Mo Tae-hee (played by Chae Seo-an) were shown moving forward toward their new lives, adding a sense of catharsis.

In particular, the narration by Ri and Se-gye at the end of the drama, "The warmth of one person, just one step of courage, ultimately gives life. As long as you survive, I promise that a brave new world will unfold. You can believe me," adorned the ending, offering encouragement to all who will live in a new world and leaving a deep lingering impression.

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