Familiar appeal of K-rom-com shines as "Dynamite Kiss" ends with 6.9 pct rating

▲ This composite still of SBS romantic comedy series "Dynamite Kiss," starring Ahn Eun-jin and Jang Ki-yong, is provided by the broadcaster. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- SBS romantic comedy series "Dynamite Kiss," starring Ahn Eun-jin and Jang Ki-yong, wrapped up on a cheerful note with ratings in the 6 percent range.

According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode aired Wednesday posted a nationwide viewership rating of 6.9 percent.

In the finale, Gong Ji-hyeok, played by Jang, loses his memory of Go Da-rim, portrayed by Ahn, after being hit by a car and falls back into his former disbelief in love. The two reunite a year later at a party, where a kiss restores Ji-hyeok’s memory, leading him to propose and marry Da-rim.

The final scene featured the entire cast dancing freely to upbeat music, including shots of staff members, underscoring the drama’s playful tone.

Though potentially predictable, the series won viewers with its comforting, familiar brand of romantic comedy. It debuted at 4.5 percent and steadily hovered between 5 percent and 6 percent before setting a personal best in its finale, with a peak rating of 8.1 percent.

Reflecting global demand for K-rom-coms, the show also performed well overseas, ranking first among non-English shows on Netflix for two consecutive weeks and staying within the top four throughout its run.

Meanwhile, TV Chosun’s "Miss Trot 4" Episode 2 recorded double-digit ratings, posting 14.0 percent nationwide and a peak of 14.8 percent.

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