Overview
- The 10-episode series concluded its broadcast run on July 25 with Nielsen Korea reporting a final-episode average nationwide rating of 23.0 percent, cementing its place as the year’s most-watched Korean drama.
- The show held first place in its time slot for all ten episodes, giving it consistent domestic dominance that boosted its commercial profile and advertising value.
- Netflix’s simultaneous global streaming helped the series reach an international audience and amplified industry interest in extending the show beyond South Korea.
- The production company and SBS have confirmed they are in 'positive talks' about producing a second season, but no formal greenlight, cast commitments, budget or schedule have been announced.
- Coverage notes a disputed higher peak figure of 27.1 percent reported by one outlet; Nielsen remains the authoritative source for the series’ verified ratings, and cast interviews and press pieces have focused on gratitude and the creative team’s openness to future projects.