Dynamite Kiss ended with the love story of Jang Ki Yong and Ahn Eun Jin, achieving a peak rating of 8.1%, 7% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 6.9% nationwide. This marked seven consecutive weeks of SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama attracting weekday audiences, highlighting its immense popularity.
According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode on December 25 not only surpassed its time slot, but also set a personal record, keeping fans’ love for the drama constant. In this episode, the protagonists Gong Ji Hyeok and Go Da Rim experienced the most happiness.
The drama has also gained significant national and international attention. Ji Hyeok obtained crucial evidence via a recording of Da Rim and used it to confront Gong Ji Hye and Yoo Tae Young during a shareholders meeting. His mother, Kim In Ae, who had endured a difficult life, finally reclaimed her rightful position, while Gong Chang Ho faced a bitter conclusion.
Overjoyed, Ji Hyeok rushed to Da Rim but was knocked unconscious by Tae Young’s attack. Da Rim remained at his side, praying for his recovery. When Ji Hyeok woke up, he had lost all memories of their happiness, returning to a man skeptical of love. For Ji Hyeok’s sake, Da Rim finally left him.
A year later, the couple reunited as if by fate. A dramatic “dynamite-level” kiss restored Ji Hyeok’s memories, and the two continued their love, culminating in marriage. At Rim he also achieved success with his own company, living an independent and self-confident life.
Dynamite Kiss delivered sweet emotions to viewers until the very end, leaving an impressive finale that captured the charm, creativity and endearing characters of the drama. Its combination of heart-pounding romance, witty dialogue, and endearing characters ticked all the boxes of a romantic comedy, spawning a K-romcom craze in both the Americas and Asia.
Sources: Daum, Wikitree
