
‘Kiss Sixth Sense’ Hits New Personal Best Ratings with Heart-Fluttering Ending
SBS drama ‘Kiss Sixth Sense’ is gaining significant traction and achieving new heights in viewership.
The third episode, aired on November 19th, recorded a 5.6% viewership rating in the Seoul metropolitan area and 5.3% nationwide, marking a new personal best. This solidified its position as the number one weekday drama across all channels in its time slot. The peak rating soared to an impressive 6.8%, and the key demographic rating for ages 20-49 also hit a high of 2.04% momentarily, proving the show's explosive popularity both domestically and internationally.
The episode saw the reunion of Gong Ji-hyuk (Jang Ki-yong) and Go Da-rim (Ahn Eun-jin), who shared an intense kiss previously, in an unexpected setting. Ji-hyuk, who was initially an interviewer, was revealed to be the team leader of the Mother TF team at the company Da-rim applied to. Misunderstanding Da-rim as a married woman, Ji-hyuk pressured her to resign. However, Da-rim, thinking of her sick mother, was determined to stay.
Ji-hyuk attempted to set up situations to make Da-rim quit, but ironically, he ended up saving her during a dangerous incident, revealing his true feelings. In a scene where he rushed into a burning laboratory to save Da-rim, he embraced her, saying, 'I'm relieved,' which sent viewers' hearts racing.
Later, when Da-rim jumped into a pool to save a report she couldn't swim, Ji-hyuk followed suit to rescue her. The two locked eyes, their deep affection evident, creating a 'heart-stopping' ending that left a strong impression on the audience.
Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin captivated viewers with their nuanced performances. Jang Ki-yong masterfully portrayed the internal conflict between his hidden feelings and his outward actions, charming the female audience. Ahn Eun-jin brought the character to life with her stable and compelling acting. The 60-minute episode, filled with laughter and romance, delivered a thrilling experience to viewers.
Netizens are reacting enthusiastically, with comments like, 'Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin's chemistry is amazing!', 'My heart dropped, I thought I was going to die!', and 'How can I wait until next week?!', expressing their high anticipation for the upcoming episodes.