Although he presented a cast of power plants including Lee Dong Wook, Lee Da Hee, Lee Kwang Soo and Lee Joo Bin, the drama of Tvn Monday-Thaasted “Divorce insurance“He is already facing problems with the assessments that immerse themselves in the 2% interval after only two episodes.
Premiere on March 31, “Divorce insurance“Initially he showed promises. According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode obtained a national average evaluation of 3.2%, reaching a peak at 4.3%. In the Metropolitan area of Soul, it risen up to 5.1%, taking first place in its time slot through the cables and general programming channels.
However, the second episode, broadcast on April 1st, saw a strong decline. The assessments dropped to a national average of 2.4%, descending 0.8% from its premiere and raising concerns about the trajectory of the drama.
Directed by Lee Won Suk (Kill romanticism) and written by Lee Tae Yoon (Secret Royal Inspector & Joy, The Wateables, Tamra, The island) ,, “Divorce insurance“He was heavily promoted as”Comfortable and wellness drama-like a hot cup of milk tea“. The director Lee even expressed confidence in the cast and in the crew, saying that it was designed to raise spectators in difficult times. Unfortunately, early reception was at best.
The second episode deepens the formation of the Divorce insurance Task Force Team. Jeon Na Rae (Lee da Hee) officially joins the team, but the internal divisions arise on the main mission of the insurance. Noh Ki Jun (Lee Dong Wook), together with Kang Han Deul (Lee Joo Bin), is looking for insights by a monk-at the ex-wife of Ki Jun-interpreted by Jo Bo Ah. The team eventually guarantees conditional approval from the managers and begins promotional efforts in a marriage exploration. The tension also means that its suggestive Na Rae could have hidden motifs for adherence to the project.
After the transmission, the online reactions were mixed. Critics expressed disappointment, “Tvn really needs to filter their production teams better. This is serious“,”With only 12 episodes, the first two are fundamental … this is frustrating“,”What is the point of having such big actors if it is waste?” AND “It is the sequel to “my dear Nemesis” and the assessments are already halved. “
On the other hand, some spectators defended the drama, “I think it’s refreshing and fun! I’m having fun so far“,”The director always brings something unique: it is worth staying around“And”*Lee Dong Wook and Lee Kwang Soo together are hilarious. I’m sold!*”
With its collapsed evaluations, “Divorce insurance“He faces a critical turning point. If his unique premise and the constant cast from stars can change things.
“Divorce insurance“It is aired every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 KST on TVn. It is also available for global spectators on TVing, coupeg play and Amazon Prime Video.
