The drama in question is the hugely popular Friday-Saturday SBS series “The Fiery Priest 2.”
As of Nov. 26, “The Fiery Priest 2” ranked No. 1 on Kino Lights’ “Today’s Content Integrated Ranking.” This ranking aggregates the popularity of content across major OTT platforms such as Netflix, TVING, Coupang Play, Wavve, Disney+ and Watcha, along with box office data. “The Fiery Priest 2” outperformed strong competitors like “When the Phone Rings,” “Love Your Enemy” and other major new releases, solidifying its presence in the national OTT content scene. This result suggests that the show has garnered a large and diverse audience.
Current rankings (as of November 26): 1. The Fiery Priest 2, 2. Wicked, 3. When the Phone Rings, 4. Love Thy Enemy, 5. The Hidden Face, 6. Bloody Game Season 3, 7. Zombieverse: New Blood, 8. Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, 9. Pilot, 10. Mr. Plankton.
The second season of “The Fiery Priest” shifts its setting from Gudam to Busan, introducing a new plot. Protagonist Kim Hae-il (Kim Nam-gil) faces off against Kim Hong-sik (Sung Joon), the head of the nation’s largest drug cartel. The new season also brings together a team of “Avengers,” with Kim Hae-il and his allies fighting the cartel. Featuring even more intense storytelling and intricate emotional arcs, “The Fiery Priest 2” has captivated viewers.
Kim Nam-gil’s stellar performance played a vital role in the show’s popularity. Returning to the role of Kim Hae-il after five years, Kim Nam-gil delivers stunning scenes in each episode, perfectly balancing action and emotional depth and involving viewers in his character’s journey.
The initial episodes attracted attention with bare-body action. Particularly memorable was Kim Hae-il disguised as a monk, jokingly declaring “Even Buddha told me to hit you“, while fighting a gang. Through this, the drama offered an intense and thrilling catharsis to viewers at home.
The success of “The Fiery Priest 2” comes not only from its action and humor, but also from its gripping plot and complex character relationships. It continues to attract a loyal fan base, maintaining strong ratings with its Friday and Saturday broadcasts.
Source: Wikitree
