MBC is considering an option to increase the number of episodes for the popular Friday-Saturday drama 'My Dearest.'

Initially, the drama was scheduled for 20 episodes.

An MBC official stated, "Due to the drama's popularity, we are positively discussing an extension of the broadcast" and mentioned, "We are adjusting the scheduling plans by delaying the ending date."

The official added, "The exact number of additional episodes has not been decided yet," and said, "We will put in more effort to enhance the quality of the remaining important scenes in the latter part."

Starring Nam Goong Min and Ahn Eun Jin, 'My Dearest' depicts the story of hope amid the love and hardships of lovers in the midst of the turbulent period of the Qing invasion of Joseon.

Part 1, which consisted of 10 episodes, started with a viewership rating of 5.4% and concluded with 12.2%. Part 2, which began airing on the 13th of last month, started with a viewership rating of 7.7% and has consistently shown an increasing viewership rating with each episode. The most recent episode, the 16th, had a viewership rating of 12.0%.

The 17th episode, originally scheduled to air on November 3, will be broadcast on the 4th due to the broadcast of professional baseball postseason playoffs.