Go Hyun-jung's 'The Scorpion' Hits All-Time High Ratings with Chilling Finale

SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Scorpion: The Killer's Outing' achieved a new personal best with its fourth episode, garnering a 7.5% viewership rating nationwide. The peak rating soared to 9.6%, while the key demographic 2049 rating also reached 3.12%, demonstrating its significant buzz.

The episode delivered a shocking plot twist, shifting the prime suspect for the copycat murders from Seo Gu-wan (played by Lee Tae-goo) to Jung Yi-shin (played by Go Hyun-jung). Following Seo Gu-wan's death in a hit-and-run, hints emerged that Jung Yi-shin, who escaped from a nursing home, might be responsible, leaving viewers stunned.

Previously, the truth behind Jung Yi-shin's 'Murder Zero' was revealed, leading Cha Su-yeol (played by Jang Dong-yoon) to suspect Park Min-jae (played by Lee Chang-min), the son of Park Eon-bae. However, even after Park Min-jae's arrest, his alibi remained unclear, and he revealed his knowledge of Jung Yi-shin and Cha Su-yeol meeting, heightening the suspense.

Meanwhile, Kim Na-hee (played by Lee El) witnessed Seo Gu-wan escape the hospital after warning of the 'Scorpion' targeting him, only for Seo Gu-wan to die in a hit-and-run accident right before Cha Su-yeol's eyes. This left Cha Su-yeol grappling with guilt over failing to prevent another death.

The episode concluded with Jung Yi-shin appearing at the home of Cha Su-yeol and Lee Jung-yeon (played by Kim Bo-ra), casually greeting her with 'Hello, Ms. Lee Jung-yeon?' This cliffhanger has intensified anticipation for Jung Yi-shin's true motives and the future trajectory of the investigation. The drama, lauded for its compelling storyline and the actors' immersive performances, particularly Go Hyun-jung's commanding presence, airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM and 10:00 PM KST.

Go Hyun-jung has once again proven her acting prowess by delicately portraying a character burdened by past trauma in this series. She has consistently received acclaim for her successful portrayal of complex and intense characters in previous works. Her performance in 'The Scorpion' is seen as further expanding her acting range.