TVING's ‘The Witch’s Diner’ Starring Song Ji Hyo Achieves One Million Views on YouTube + Episode 3 Recap
A magical month has finally begun. TVING's new fantasy drama "The Witch's Diner," starring Song Ji Hyo, Chae Jong Hyeop, and Nam Ji Hyun, received a new achievement upon the onset of the new TV show.
The Witch's Diner Episode 1 Surpasses 1.4 Million Views on YouTube
According to a report on July 26, the TVING original series received favorable feedback from viewers. The Witch's Diner Episode 1 that aired on July 16 and was released on YouTube, already garnered 1.4 million views and is still counting.
Proving its popularity, the drama premiere amassed viewers from different countries. The drama immediately caught the viewers' eyes with its fresh plot and magnificent production, concept, visuals, and set designs.
The Witch's Diner Production Team Finds New Strategy to Hype the Viewers
Based on the original plan, "The Witch's Diner" is expected to release two episodes per week. But due to the high interest of the audience, the production team changed the decision and announced to release one episode per week to increase its hype.
The explosive reactions to the drama are evident and became constant on various social sites.
Some viewers unintentionally saw the drama on YouTube and confessed that they ended up watching the whole episode. They even spread the word and recommended "The Witch's Diner" to other fans looking for a new Korean drama to binge on.
The Witch's Diner Episode 3: Chae Jong Hyeop Wants to Stay Closer to Nam Ji Hyun
In continuation of The Witch's Diner Episode 2, Bae Yoon Ki (Kang Ki Doong) aggressively entered The Witch's Restaurant and tried to harass Jung Jin (Nam Ji Hyun). With a knife in his hand, Bae Yoon Ki desperately seeks food and money to survive.
As a man who dreamt of becoming a successful one day, Bae Yoon Ki tried everything to support himself to pay his school debt, and at the same time to look for a stable job to shoulder the surgery expenses of his sick mother.
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Bae Yoon Ki Desperate to Live His Life
Since he has been rejected many times in job interviews, Yoon Ki has no choice but to take risks. He looked anxious and scared when he decided to hostage Jung Jin for Bae Yoon Ki is not the type of person to hurt others. He was just forced to do it due to his situation.
Jo Hee Ra (Song Ji Hyo) saw the chaos happening inside her restaurant, and just a few minutes later, Yoon Ki turned himself in and confessed that he just needed money and food to survive.
After hearing his sentiments, Jo Hee Ra offered her to grant his wish, but he has to pay the price in return.
Meanwhile, Jung Jin and Lee Gil Yong (Chae Jong Hyeop) alternately discussed with Yoon Ki the terms and conditions of Jo Hee Ra regarding granting a wish. The outsider can't believe it initially but ended up asking for a decent and stable job to make a living.
On the same night, Yoon Ki was entangled in an incident where his two fingers were cut after saving a woman against her manipulative boyfriend.
Because of his heroic act, he was on the news headlines and dubbed the nation's hero. Yoon Ki also received rewards for his good actions, and his wish of having a stable job has finally been granted.
Just like what Jo Hee Ra asked him before in return for his wish, she wanted his two fingers. Having Yoon Ki's fingers removed became the price of his wish.
Lee Gil Yong's Wish is to be with Jung Jin
When Lee Gil Yong and Jung Jin saw what happened to Yoon Ki, they were both happy and worried for him. They still couldn't believe that something really magical could happen by just asking Jo Hee Ra.
Meanwhile, Jung Jin candidly asked Lee Gil Yong what kind of wish he asked Jo Hee Ra, and did she already granted it for him.
The male student did not explain what he asked Jo Hee Ra, but he just smiled at Jung Jin, signaling that his wish was finally granted.
A flashback appeared showing the conversation between Hee Ra and Gil Yong. It was then revealed that his wish is not to take revenge on his bully classmates but to be closer with Jung Jin.
Jo Hee Ra was surprised by his wish, and to make his wish come true, he had to do a part-time job in The Witch's Restaurant. This also led him to be with Jung Jin as they were the only employees in Jo Hee Ra's resto.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 'The Witch's Diner' Episode 2: Chae Jong Hyeop and Nam Ji Hyun Trapped in Song Ji Hyo's Spell
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Written by Shai Collins
