KBS 'Secret of Celebrity Soldiers' Hits All-Time High of 4.0% Viewership
KBS 2TV's entertainment program 'Secret of Celebrity Soldiers' has proven its buzz-worthiness by breaking its own viewership rating record.
The 'First Lady' episode, aired on the 18th, recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 3.2% according to Nielsen Korea. Notably, the minute-by-minute highest rating soared to 4.0%, shattering the program's previous best.
The episode captivated viewers with a shocking storyline connecting the dramatic lives of two first ladies – Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of former US President John F. Kennedy, and Argentina's 'Evita' Eva Perón, who rose from a country girl to a people's hero – through a shared male figure. Political scientist Dr. Kim Ji-yoon's vivid explanations of their roles amidst international affairs realistically conveyed the atmosphere of the time, adding to the intrigue.
Actor Jung Il-woo, currently appearing in the KBS drama 'Brilliant Days,' also made a guest appearance.
Launched as a seasonal program in December 2024 and officially regularized early this year, 'Secret of Celebrity Soldiers' is led by MCs Jang Do-yeon, Lee Chan-won, and Lee Nak-joon, who invite guests to guide the show. Lee Chan-won, who proved his hosting prowess by winning the KBS Entertainment Awards in 2024, and Jang Do-yeon, who received the Top Excellence Award alongside Park Na-rae at the 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards, are showcasing stable and witty hosting respectively. Adding to the program's depth is Lee Nak-joon, an ENT specialist and the original author of the Netflix drama 'Trauma Center,' who contributes his professional knowledge and storytelling flair.
With the fantastic chemistry of the three MCs, 'Secret of Celebrity Soldiers' medically dissects the lives and deaths of historical celebrities. The show airs every Tuesday at 8:30 PM on KBS 2TV and is also available on Wavve.
Netizens reacted positively, commenting things like, 'The chemistry between Lee Chan-won, Jang Do-yeon, and Lee Nak-joon is truly the best!', 'Historical stories can be this exciting?', and 'I'll definitely have to watch the next episode.'