Ha Ji Won Proves She’s K-Drama Queen as ‘Curtain Call’ Kicks Off With Impressive Ratings
While she's been out of the entertainment spotlight for almost three years, Ha Ji Won remains prominent as her comeback drama "Curtain Call" scores a high rating on its first episode broadcast.
'Curtain Call' Starring Ha Ji Won & Kang Ha Neul Premieres With High Rating
KBS drama "Curtain Call" headed by Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul, and Go Doo Shim made an impressive mark as the drama immediately recorded a viewership rating of 7.2 percent as reported by Nielsen Korea.
The pilot episode was released on October 31 on KBS. Despite the canceled press conference of the drama due to the 'Itaewon Tragedy,' "Curtain Call" received enthusiastic support from the viewers.
It is safe to say that Ha Ji Won made a successful return on the small screen with "Curtain Call." The high rating proved that the actress is still one of the K-drama queens that fans and viewers enjoy watching on the small screen.
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Apart from her, the viewers' interest in seeing the series is the appearances of veteran actors; Kang Ha Neul, Go Doo Shim, and Sung Dong Il. The drama's compelling storyline is also something to look forward to.
'Curtain Call' Synopsis, Cast, Drama Time Slot
"Curtain Call" revolves around an old hotelier from North Korea who doesn't have enough time to live and a theater actor who acts as a grandson to be able to fulfill her dream.
Ha Ji Won is Park Se Yeon, an heiress, who manages the famous Nakwon Hotel established by her beloved grandmother Ja Geum Soon played by Go Doo Shim. Kang Ha Neul takes the role of Yoo Jae Heon, a passionate theater actor, who is entangled in a life-changing situation in his life.
The series airs every Monday and Tuesday at 9:50 p.m. (KST), which was previously occupied by Lee Seung Gi and Lee Se Young's "The Law Cafe."
"Curtain Call" is Ha Ji Won's acting comeback following the JTBC drama "Chocolate" in 2019. Though she took a hiatus, the actress still has the same excitement and passion for working on and off the camera.
It is also her first drama teamed up with award-winning actor Kang Ha Neul, who just finished his revenge-mystery series "Insider" last July. Since the first episode recorded a good rating, it is expected that viewers will continue to support the drama and the actors in the upcoming episodes.
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