The drama in question is Canale A’s new Saturday and Sunday drama “Marry YOU”. Co-produced by Chorokbaem Media and One Entertainment, the show started with modest ratings but steadily gained viewers, peaking at 1,035% in its fourth episode.
According to Nielsen Korea, “Marry YOU” premiered on November 16 with a rating of 0.763%. The second episode scored 0.706%, followed by 0.958% in the third, and the fourth episode, on November 24, surpassed the 1% mark with 1.035%.
“Marry YOU” is a matchmaking romance about Bong Cheol-hee (Lee Yi-kyung), an island bachelor who meets all the requirements to avoid marriage. The series chronicles the struggle that unfolds when civil servant Jung Ha-na (Jo Soo-min), who does not believe in marriage, is sent to a “marriage encouragement” team formed to send Bong Cheol-hee to get married. .
The popularity of the drama also extends to OTT platforms. According to Kino Lights, an integrated OTT search platform, “Marry YOU” ranked fourth on TVING, fifth on Wavve and sixth on Netflix as of Nov. 25. Its viewership among the 2049 demographic (viewers aged 20 to 49) also increased significantly, indicating growing interest from younger viewers.
Viewer reactions have been extremely positive, with comments such as: “A warm and wholesome drama“, “The performances of the main actors are top notch: natural and charming“, “A rare gem that blends comedy with emotional depth“… “Marry YOU” is establishing itself as a healing drama in an era of sensational themes and narratives, offering viewers a refreshing alternative.
The highlight of the fourth episode was a touching scene in which Bong Cheol-hee and Jung Ha-na share a hug in the midst of a crisis, signaling a change in their relationship and raising anticipation for future developments. Writer Rina’s well-crafted script and director Hwang Kyung-sung’s nuanced direction continue to deliver refined, engaging drama every week.
“Marry YOU” airs every Saturday and Sunday at 7:50 p.m. Episode 5 will air on November 30th, followed by episode 6 on December 1st.
Source: Wikitree
