"Hyena" Bids Farewell With High Ratings + Cast Members Share Message as Drama Ends

Actors Ju Ji Hoon and Kim Hye Soo bid farewell to their intense rivalry as elite lawyers in SBS's "Hyena." On Saturday, the drama series ended with a score of 14.6% in cable television series as per the data from Nielsen Korea.

The drama series aired 16 episodes. The viewers enjoyed as actors play in sophisticated and smart characters. We get to know high-paid lawyers are assets to any company. Kim Hye-soo portrayed Jung Geum-Ja, and Ju Ji-hoon portrayed Yoon Hee-Jae.

The lead casts are high-ranking actors like Kim Hye Soo, who is known for her various roles and a versatile actress. Ju Ji Hoon created a big name in his career as he starred in Netflix's "Kingdom" and "Along With the Gods." The show premiered on February 21 until its finale last weekend, reaching 9-12 % ratings every week.

Kim Hye Soo shared, "I devoted much affection to Jung, a very impressive character. All cast and crew worked in perfect harmony and I still can't believe that the end has come."

In her latest interview, the actress continued, "Jung Geum Ja was a special, memorable character that I had lots of affection for while acting. The overall teamwork between all of the staff members and actors was good, and it was a set where all of the staff members and actors were good, it was a set where the atmosphere was always nice."

She added, "It still doesn't feel real that it's ending. Thank you to all the viewers who loved and watched 'Hyena.' I hope it will be entertaining until the end." 

Ju Ji Hoon also shared his joy on being part of the series, "Yoon Hee Jae received so much love. I could really feel that the viewers were really enjoying 'Hyena.' I feel so grateful. It's a rewarding moment as an actor. I will see you again in the future with a project that we can enjoy together." 

Park Se Jin also commented, "It was exciting to be able to stand before many people as a new character named Boo Hyun Ah. I experienced many difficulties in expressing my character. But I was able to get closer to her character."

The actor went on, "Thanks to the good leadership of the director and senior actors I work with. I will work hard to return with a new character that's different from Boo Hyun Ah. Thank you to everyone who loved 'Hyena.'"  

Then, fellow cast member, Lee Joo Yeon, who played as the art dealer, also shared his thoughts about the Hyena. 

"It was an honor to be able to work with the director and senior actors. I learned and felt many things during the filming," he said.

"Although my appearance was short, I was happy I could play the role of Seo Jung Hwa. I would also like to thank the viewers who loved and supported 'Hyena.' I will see you again with acting that gives off good energy," he added.