MBC’s high profile drama “UnderCover High School“He officially ended, closing his 12 -episode race on March 30 with a final episode that recorded only 5.8% of assessments at national level, according to Nielsen’s Korea. Despite an ambitious premise and an initially strong response, the series calmed in silence, unable to support his early momentum.
With Seo Kang-Joon in the role of the agent of Nis Jung Hae-Seong, the show followed his undercover mission as a high school student in search of a legendary golden stock hidden by the time of the last emperor of Korea, Gojong. By mixing the comedy, action and espionage of level B, the series has distinguished itself for its unique dark and bizarre tone.
A hot beginning, but no “great moment”
In his first weeks, “UnderCover High School“He was considered a promising contender together with SBS “Buried hearts”, Hiring its peak with evaluations of 8.3% during episode 4. However, the story soon lost its grip, with the spectators who quote a lack of tension and surprises. The identity of the central villain was revealed at the beginning and the show fought to maintain a balance between its comic and thriller elements.
Critics indicated the absence of a decisive turmoil turning point or an emotional climax that could have raised the drama to the status not to be missed.
The OCCU OCTER tells a different story
While his linear television evaluations were not short, “UnderCover High School“I found a new life on OCC platforms, in particular on Wavve and, in particular, TVing, a rare double -distribution move for an MBC drama. The series performed well among the youngest audience, even keeping point n. 1 in the TV drama ranking for several weeks.
This performance helped to reconstruct a little momentum for the MBC weekend range, which recently fought with titles such as “Motel California.”
Online and Viewer Rooms reactions
In terms of online popularity, the show made waves. According to Good Data Corporation, “UnderCover High School“At the top of the overall Buzz index for TV content and not TV in the third week of March. The main actor SEO Kang-Joon also ranked at number 1 among the actors of the drama, showing the impact of the show beyond the assessments.
Following the ending, the reactions of the spectators on Naver and online forum were filled with honors and regrets. Many complained of the low evaluations, expressing surprise and disappointment:
- “The chemistry among the leads was incredible. Such waste.”
- “Season 2, please. It was too fun to end here.”
- “Strict and well pace ending. Honestly underestimated.”
- “Why did this get only 5.8%? He deserved more.”
- “The evaluations do not reflect how much it was really good.”
A hot ending
The final episode gave fans a satisfactory conclusion. Jung Hae-Seong completes his mission by recovering the emperor’s gold, while the antagonist, SEO Myung-Joo (played by Kim Shin-Rok), receives life in prison. In the meantime, Oh Soo-Ah (played by Jin Ki-Joo) is promoted to a full-time teacher and finds the closure both professionally and romantically, bringing his story with Jung Hae-Seong to a close closure.
What is the future for MBC?
The exact from Friday-Sobat is “Crushology 101”, Premiering on April 4th at 9:50 pm KST. With Roh Jeong-Eui, Lee Chae-Min and Jo Joon-Young, the imminent drama is a romantic comedy based on a Kakao webtoon with over 170 million views, following the chaotic lover life of a woman after a first bankrupt relationship.
While “UnderCover High School“It may not have broken records, he certainly left a mark, as a drama that dared to be different, resounded with fans online and reminded the spectators that the assessments do not always tell the complete story.
