The drama of Monday-Tasdaggio di Ena “The defects” His final episode will be broadcast soon, concluding a provocative series focused on manipulation and on the section of human beings. Despite its bold topic, the show fought to overcome a modest evaluation of 2.0% of spectators.
“The defects” It tells the heartbreaking story of children abandoned by adoptive parents who escape death and fight for survival and revenge. The plot revolves around a doctor who illegally creates children with superior genetics and the illegal adoption sign that exchanges these children.
Based on the award -winning Kakao webtoon with the same name, “The defects” He earned the first prize for creativity at the SPP International Content Market Webtoon Awards 2017.
The series shocked the public by facing the topic of the purchase and sale of children through an illegal adoption sign, a topic rarely explored on Korean TV. Praised for his intricate plot and his powerful message, the drama offered spectators a fresh and intense experience.
Ena transmitted a version of 15+, while the streaming TVing platform presented a 19+ version, adding depth to the narrative. Director Oh Ki-Hwan explained, “The 19+ version contains everything I imagined. Looking both versions offers a multilayer experience.”
Starting from an evaluation of 1.7%, “The defects” Maintained about 2.0% of spectators during its race. Although the numbers are low, they are considered respectable given the niche audience of the channel. To make a comparison, the previous drama ENA “Holmes Salon” Started at 1.3% and reached the peak at 3.6% (Nielsen Korea).
In terms of hum, “The defects” It was a successful success. He passed the research rankings of the TV drama and OCC in the fourth week of July and dominated the searches for keywords related to the cast, with the actors Kim Jin-Young, Lee Na-Eun, they won Jin-Ah, Choi Young-Jun, Yeom Jung-Ah, Ahn Ji-Ho and Oh Seung-Joon that occupy the first seven points.
The final episode of the drama will air on 12 August at 22:00 KST on ENA, with the 19+ version available on TVing.
Sources: Next Report -TV
