Lim Ji-yeon Falls for Lee Jung-jae in 'Yummy Love', Drama Tops Ratings

Actress Lim Ji-yeon is increasingly drawn to Lee Jung-jae in tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Yummy Love'.

The second episode, aired on the 4th, depicted the fiery rivalry between Im Hyun-jun (Lee Jung-jae) and Wi Jeong-shin (Lim Ji-yeon). The episode garnered an average rating of 4.8% and a peak of 5.6% nationwide, securing the No. 1 spot in its time slot across cable and general programming channels. (Source: Nielsen Korea, paid platform basis).

In the second episode, Im Hyun-jun grappled with his artistic limitations, rejecting 'Kind Detective Kang Pil-gu Season 5'. Meanwhile, Wi Jeong-shin, on her first day at Sports Eunseong's entertainment department, was assigned to cover a popular singer's arrival. At the airport, she got caught in the crowd, was mistaken by fans, and ended up running through the airport holding hands with Lee Jae-hyung (Kim Ji-hoon).

Wi Jeong-shin vowed revenge after realizing Im Hyun-jun had ignored her desperate SOS at the airport. An opportunity arose when she volunteered for an exclusive interview with Im Hyun-jun, aiming to redeem herself. However, her lack of preparation led to poorly informed questions, backfiring spectacularly. Defeated by Im Hyun-jun, she decided to fight back in her own way.

After intense sparring, following advice from department head Yoon Hwa-young (Seo Ji-hye), Wi Jeong-shin began binge-watching Im Hyun-jun's signature work, 'Kind Detective Kang Pil-gu'. She was completely captivated by his performance. Realizing how much Kang Pil-gu had permeated her daily life, Wi Jeong-shin encountered Im Hyun-jun waiting for her, and his image overlapped with Kang Pil-gu from the TV, creating a new, subtle tension between them.

Netizens praised the actors' chemistry, commenting, "Lim Ji-yeon is really falling for Lee Jung-jae's acting," "Looking forward to their banter more," and "Congratulations on topping the ratings!"