"Promise of the Future": Park Eun-bin and Yang Sejong's "Creepy Love" Ends with a Happy Ending, Achieving 7.9% Ratings

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Park Eun-bin and Yang Sejong concluded "Creepy Love" by promising a happy future together.

In the final episode (Episode 12) of tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama "Creepy Love" (directed by Lee Min-soo, written by Choi Jung-mi), which aired on the night of the 23rd, Cheon Yeo-ri (played by Park Eun-bin), who had finally broken free from a long-standing curse, was shown holding hands with her lover Ma Gang-wook (played by Yang Sejong) and returning to an ordinary life, culminating in a miraculous happy ending.

The final episode recorded national average ratings of 7.9%, peaking at 9%, and Seoul metropolitan area averages of 7.9%, peaking at 8.9%. Not only did it surpass its own highest ratings for both the national and Seoul metropolitan areas, but it also maintained the number one spot in the same time slot across cable and general entertainment channels for six consecutive weeks. In terms of target demographics (men and women aged 20–49) on tvN, it ranked first in the same time slot across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters, based on both national and Seoul metropolitan area standards, achieving a successful conclusion (based on paid platforms integrating cable, IPTV, and satellite / provided by Nielsen Korea).

Cheon Yeo-ri, who fell into a coma following a traffic accident, managed to return from the brink of death with the help of spirits she had previously aided, particularly her old friend Kang Ji-hwan (played by Kim Min-cheol), bringing relief to viewers. Having paid the price for her life through Kang Ji-hwan's sacrifice, Cheon Yeo-ri could no longer see ghosts and was completely freed from the curse, as even physical contact with others caused no harm. Ma Gang-wook, as her lover, stood firmly by her side, nurturing their love in a sweet and steady manner.

In contrast, Kang Min-hwan (played by Ong Seong-woo), whose every evil act was finally exposed, met a miserable end. Obsessed with the title of being an adopted child, he had rejected himself until he heard his mother Song Hee-won (played by Kim Seo-ra) say that she had never once considered him anything other than her own family, prompting him to sincerely repent for his wrongdoings.

With this, Cheon Yeo-ri and Ma Gang-wook, who had unraveled all secrets ranging from the truth behind a yacht incident 12 years ago to the vicious curse, met each other again at Siena Hall, where they had once promised eternity. Having realized their dream of walking hand in hand—a dream that seemed unattainable—they spent cozy moments imagining a future together. "Creepy Love" concluded with this sweet romance between Cheon Yeo-ri and Ma Gang-wook.

As such, "Creepy Love" offered diverse entertainment by depicting the journey of Cheon Yeo-ri, a ghost-seeing chaebol heiress, and Ma Gang-wook, a prosecutor who fears ghosts, as they overcome their fears to become lovers who protect each other. From the divine-mysterious collaboration between Cheon Yeo-ri, who handles supernatural powers, and Ma Gang-wook, who represents public authority, to moments where the two, sharing the same world, understand and empathize with each other's hearts while exchanging affection, the series delivered thrilling excitement.

The backstories of the spirits that served as the bond between Cheon Yeo-ri and Ma Gang-wook also sparked interest. From those who suffered bitter deaths after being betrayed by humans to a child who thought of their remaining family even while dead, and a painter and a courtesan who shared love transcending eras, each unique episode added to the viewing pleasure.

The acting synergy among the cast, which completed the bizarre combination of occult and romance, further heightened immersion. Park Eun-bin persuasively portrayed the deep inner world of Cheon Yeo-ri, a character who chose self-isolation for others; Yang Sejong successfully balanced both romance and comedy through his role as Ma Gang-wook; and Ong Seong-woo, who took on his first villainous role since his debut, left a strong impression as Kang Min-hwan. The trio displayed top-tier chemistry.

"Creepy Love," blending the actors' passionate performances with a heartwarming story, maintained its position within the global TOP 10 non-English shows category on Netflix's official site for five consecutive weeks, garnering worldwide popularity (as of August 19, 2026). It consistently ranked high in both TV drama buzz rankings and actor buzz rankings following its broadcast, proving the strength of K-romance (as of August 18, 2026). Additionally, cumulative views of videos related to the drama surpassed 570 million, attracting intense interest (as of August 18, 2026).

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