‘Marry My Husband’ Achieves First Double Digit Rating Despite Park Min Young’s Scandal
"Marry My Husband" continued to hit its new personal best after Park Min Young's drama scored another milestone.
From being one of the most talked-about K-dramas in 2024, the tvN series continues to achieve a high viewership rating.
Based on the webtoon of the same name, "Marry My Husband" is directed by Park Won Gook of "Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist" seasons 1 and 2.
Joining Park Min Young in the weekday revenge series are Lee Yi Kyung as the cheating husband Park Min Hwan and her manipulative best friend Jung Soo Min, portrayed by Song Ha Yoon.
Adding to the list of amazing cast lineups is Na In Woo as Kang Ji Won's boss in her second life, Yoo Ji Hyuk.
'Marry My Husband' Hits Double Digit Rating
As "Marry My Husband" enters its second half, Nielsen Korea, an audience measurement, data, and analytics company in media, recorded an impressive viewership for the show's January 30 broadcast.
According to a report, the 10th episode garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 10.7 percent.
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It is a slight increase from its previous episode of 9.8 percent, and it's the series' first double-digit rating since its debut.
Moreso, "Marry My Husband" episode 10 marked another new personal best for the season run.
The continued boost in rating is amid controversy surrounding lead star Park Min Young.
Park Min Young Scandal: 'Marry My Husband' Star Reportedly Received Allowance from Controversial Ex-boyfriend
In February 2023, Park Min Young made headlines after it was revealed that she was dating a rich businessman who was investigated for fraud and other criminal acts.
At the time, Dispatch revealed that the actress received a whopping 250 million won, or around 190,300 USD in cash.
However, the actress denied the reports, saying that she ended her relationship with the businessman before the news broke.
In addition, through her agency, Hook Entertainment, Park Min Young responded, claiming the use of her account as a borrowed-name bank account, "was not involved in any illegal activities," and "did not receive any illegal benefits."
However, as her K-drama garners massive attention from local and international viewers, the actress' controversial issue is brought back to light.
Park Min Young bravely addressed the resurfaced issue during the press conference of her K-drama comeback, saying that she is "living with regret."
"The only thing on my mind is to make sure I don't get involved with other issues and that I do my best as an actor."
On the other hand, Park Min Young's ex-boyfriend is reportedly to be released on bail and is undergoing trial.
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Written by Geca Wills
