'Married Woman Killer' has emerged as a new powerhouse in the Friday-Saturday drama slot, sweeping the upper rankings of the buzz index since its first broadcast.
'Married Woman Killer' (Planning: Kwon Sung-chang / Screenplay: Kim Eun-hee / Directing: Yoon Jong-ho, Kim Ji-hoon / Production: Bon Factory, Baram Pictures, Studio Fim) secured the top spot in the TV division and TV-OTT drama news section for the 5th week of July, proving its high level of interest. Lead actress Gong Hyo-jin also ranked 2nd in TV-OTT drama cast buzz index. The series recorded the top viewership in the same time slot, as well as the top ranking in the key 20-54 age demographic on Saturdays, and also placed 1st in the integrated OTT rankings.
In episodes 1 and 2, the double life of Yoo Bo-na (played by Gong Hyo-jin), who alternates between being an ordinary working mother and the sniper 'Kingfisher,' and the tangled relationships of various characters were depicted. Key foreshadowing elements for future developments have been analyzed.
▲ Gong Hyo-jin and Jung Joon-won, Connected to the Past Kingfisher Incident? Secrets They Must Hide Because They Love Each Other!
Yoo Bo-na returned as the head of Sales Team 3 and a killer after a three-year parenting leave. Shortly after her return, she subdued a criminal at her first meeting, signaling Kingfisher's comeback. Meanwhile, journalist Kwon Tae-sung (played by Jung Joon-won) uncovered the truth about an unsolved car explosion accident and learned of Kingfisher's return. A revelation that Kwon Tae-sung nearly lost his life at a past Kingfisher shooting scene hinted at a connection to the past. Attention is focused on the relationship between Yoo Bo-na, who must hide her true identity, and Kwon Tae-sung, who is pursuing Kingfisher.
In particular, Yoo Bo-na's past of growing up in an orphanage, her time living as a killer, and her relationship with Kwon Tae-sung were briefly interwoven, leaving questions about her life story. Expectations are high for how the ironic relationship between Yoo Bo-na, who must hide her identity to protect her family, and Kwon Tae-sung, who has no choice but to pursue Kingfisher, will evolve.
▲ Baby Shark Sticker Left at the Shooting Scene! Suspicions Surrounding Kingfisher?
The Baby Shark sticker discovered at the shooting scene by Lee Dong-jin (played by Lee Sang-i) raised new suspicions. Kwon Tae-sung offered a tongue-in-cheek speculation, and later the same sticker was found on Yoo Bo-na's clothing, adding to the tension. The Baby Shark sticker serves as an important clue connecting Kingfisher's past and Yoo Bo-na's present life.
▲ Gong Hyo-jin and Ha Yool-ri, Two People Entangled in a Christmas Shooting Incident from 15 Years Ago!
Oh Hyun-nam (played by Ha Yool-ri), who appears before Yoo Bo-na, is a new employee in Sales Team 3 and a poison specialist, adding tension. Oh Hyun-nam's true identity is a witness to her father Oh Man-seok's (played by Kim Won-hae) shooting incident from 15 years ago. Oh Hyun-nam administered poison to Kwon Tae-sung and then threatened Yoo Bo-na, leading Yoo Bo-na to choose a direct confrontation by ingesting the poison herself to save her husband. Attention is focused on what kind of repercussions the reunion of these two people will bring.
Episode 3 of 'Married Woman Killer,' which is based on the webtoon of the same name by Kakao, will air on the 7th (Friday) at 9:50 PM.
