‘Welcome To Samdalri’ Heads Into Finale— What To Expect From K-drama
The hit drama "Welcome To Samdalri" achieved a new personal best in terms of viewership scores in its sixth week.
Shin Hye Sun and Ji Chang Wook's drama incrementally increases in scores, raising expectations of reaching a double digit rating before its finale.
'Welcome To Samdalri' Achieves New Personal Best
On January 7, JTBC released the latest episode of "Welcome To Samdalri" and recorded a new personal best in drama ratings.
In episode 12, Jo Sam Dal (Shin Hye Sun) realizes that her feelings for Jo Yong Pil (Ji Chang Wook) have never faded after spending time with him on the island.
Moreover, the heart-fluttering efforts of Jo Yong Pil to win Jo Sam Dal's heart back again also gained traction among the viewers.
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In its sixth week, "Welcome To Samdalri" recorded a high score of 9.7% which marks the drama's highest rating so far since the drama's broadcast.
It also surpassed its previously recorded score, successfully hitting a new score goal for the drama.
Here's What To Expect From 'Welcome To Samdalri'
With the meeting of Shin Hye Sun and Ji Chang Wook, two of the most sought-after actors in Hallyu, fans are certain that "Welcome To Samdalri" will be a highly rated work.
During the premiere of the JTBC series, the two actors created a deal with the fans. They promised to greet viewers at the Jeju Airport duty free store once the drama scores 20%.
While the show hasn't achieved the goal yet, "Welcome To Samdalri" continued to break its records with every episode, suggesting the drama's popularity and success.
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In the final episodes of the show, fans are expected to buckle in as Jo Sam Dal and Jo Yong Pil retrace their steps to mend their broken hearts and souls.
The question whether they will reunite as lovers and stay in Jeju Island is raised as the show draws nearer to its finale. In addition, fans predict that the show will receive its first-ever double digit rating.
Catch "Welcome To Samdalri" every weekend at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC. It also streams on Netflix with English subtitles for foreign viewers.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
