Introduction to ‘Dear Hyeri’
ENA’s new Monday-Tuesday drama, ‘Dear Hyeri,’ marks a significant impact on viewers with its impressive launch. As reported by Nielsen Korea, the premiere episode garnered an average audience rating of 2.0 percent, indicating a promising beginning for this romantic therapeutic series.
Comparative Ratings and Viewer Anticipation
This debut rating showcases a 0.3 percent increase compared to the first episode of ENA’s previous series, ‘Your Honor.’ Such advancements in ratings not only depict heightened viewer anticipation but also reflect positively on the drama‘s potential success in the coming episodes. This trend suggests that audiences are eagerly embracing ‘Dear Hyeri’ and its engaging storyline.
Character Dynamics and Plot Overview
‘Dear Hyeri’ intertwines the life of Joo Eun Ho, played by Shin Hae Sun, who faces the trials of dissociative identity disorder after a personal tragedy. In the narrative, the character experiences a complex emotional journey marked by her younger sibling’s disappearance and her tumultuous relationship with her long-term partner, Jung Hyun Oh (Lee Jin Uk). Shin Hae Sun’s dual portrayal of Parking Lot Attendant Joo Hye Ri and Newscaster Joo Eun Ho adds depth to the storyline, showcasing her remarkable versatility as an actress.
In contrast, the adjacent ratings for TVN’s ‘No Gain No Love’ suggest a competitive landscape, with episode 9 achieving an average rating of 3.6 percent. This dynamic sets the stage for ‘Dear Hyeri’ to captivate its audience further as the season progresses.
