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'Doctor Slump' hits new high in ratings as Hyungsik and Park Shin Hye rekindle romance

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Posted by Alec06 Sunday, February 25, 2024

In 'Doctor Slump,' Park Hyungsik and Park Shin Hye reconfirm their feelings with a kiss, breaking their own record with a viewership rating of 9.8%.

In the 10th episode of the JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama 'Doctor Slump' (directed by Oh Hyun-jong, written by Baek Sun-woo, produced by SLL·Highzium Studio) broadcast on the 25th, the second romance between Jeong Woo (Park Hyungsik) and Nam Ha-neul (Park Shin Hye) began. 


After a brief relationship and breakup, the two realized that being with each other was the only way to comfort and heal their 'heart's illness' that had not yet fully recovered. The two kisses that signaled the official reunion of the 'WooNeul couple' brought warm excitement. The audience's response was explosive.

The 10th episode's viewership rating reached a new personal best of 8.2% nationwide and 9.8% in the metropolitan area (according to Nielsen Korea, paid households), ranking first among all general programming and cable programs. 


The viewership more than doubled compared to the first episode, which started at 4.0% nationwide and 4.8% in the metropolitan area. After a slight dip to the 3% range during the Lunar New Year holiday, the ratings have steadily climbed, catching a proper wind.


The sweet kiss between the two at the end of the broadcast raised viewers' heart rates, foreshadowing the romance that Jeong Woo and Nam Ha-neul will continue to write. 

Especially, the words from Jeong Woo's mother, Gong Wol-sun (Jang Hye-jin), to Nam Ha-neul, suggesting that her encouragement might have felt like nagging or pushing, brought a significant realization to him. Feeling comforted by her words, "Let's rest a bit since we've fallen," he felt sorry for trying to force such a Jeong Woo back onto the operating table. Nam Ha-neul's narration, "Sometimes, quiet and calm consolation is needed more," resonated deeply with viewers.

JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama 'Doctor Slump' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 PM.

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iHateBullys (Banned)
iHateBullys (Banned)597 pts Sunday, February 25, 2024 0
Sunday, February 25, 2024

I’m enjoying the show very much i I knew Jeong Woo and Ha-neul would make up .they have A lot of chemistry from the start their was a strong attraction between them. but they tried to deny their feelings from one another as they are both going through .tough times in their lives . Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hyes acting is so good I’m glad they reunited after 10 years for Doctor Slump.

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TheSquid
TheSquid19,658 pts Monday, February 26, 2024 0
Monday, February 26, 2024

I'm enjoying this one (with fast forwarding where it has roamed into 'silly' rather than 'funny'), it has a nice story to it, which is all too believable. Two people dropped into the abyss by circumstances that were not their fault and traveling back into the light with the hope and support of someone else who understands only too well.

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It also helps that the main leads have been cast perfectly, and are very good.

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