[talk] I watched the first episode of My Secret Romance yesterday and it was fun.

I watched the first episode of My Secret Romance yesterday~~

Lee Jung-jae, lol. His face looks a bit worn out (is it because he put on makeup to look too young?)

456 thoughts suddenly occurred to me;;;

The drama became a hot topic because of the age difference between Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon.

The singer who sang the OST is so gorgeous that it's an issue once again.

But after watching the first episode yesterday, I think the drama is so fun that the ratings will keep rising.

 
In 'My Secret Romance', Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon brought laughter with their synergy as rivals from the very first episode.
 
tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Ugly Love' (directed by Kim Ga-ram, written by Jung Yeo-rang, planned and produced by Studio Dragon, Studio & New, and Artist Company) premiered on the 3rd amidst heated anticipation. The dynamic development surrounding Lim Hyun-joon (played by Lee Jung-jae), whose life takes a turn after meeting 'Nice Detective Kang Pil-goo', and passionate reporter Wi Jeong-shin (played by Lim Ji-yeon) who gets caught up in a massive corruption case instantly captivated viewers. Above all, the national actor Lim Hyun-joon's struggle ending, where he experiences the humiliation of a live panties broadcast due to Wi Jeong-shin, made viewers even more excited for the story that will unfold next.
 
Viewer response was also enthusiastic. The first episode of "My Secret Romance" recorded an average nationwide viewership rating of 5.5%, peaking at 6.5%, and an average of 5.2%, peaking at 6.5% in the Seoul metropolitan area, marking a strong start, ranking first in its time slot across cable and general programming channels. (Based on Nielsen Korea's paid platforms)
 
This day's broadcast depicted the upheaval that struck the ordinary life of Lim Hyun-joon, who ran a printing shop. Lim Hyun-joon set out to deliver a script written for his former lover, Kwon Se-na (played by Oh Yeon-seo). Kwon Se-na shamelessly confronted Lim Hyun-joon, who had sacrificed himself for her success, saying, "Why did you come here? Do you want me to feel guilty?" While reminiscing about his past with Kwon Se-na, Lim Hyun-joon was shocked when a drunken man appeared in the backseat of his car. The man turned out to be Wi Jeong-shin, a reporter who had come to meet a member of the National Assembly implicated in a redevelopment corruption scandal. Wi Jeong-shin reported him to the police, claiming he had been kidnapped, leading the two to the police station from their first meeting. After clearing up the misunderstanding and leaving the station, Lim Hyun-joon found himself holding a business card from Wi Jeong-shin with the words "Thank you" written on it.
 
After the commotion passed and Lim Hyun-jun returned to his daily life, a fateful client arrived. It was Park Byung-gi (Jeon Sung-woo), who had entrusted him with the printing of the script for his graduation project, "Good Detective Kang Pil-gu." Lim Hyun-jun was taken aback by Park Byung-gi's strictness about everything from minor typos to the font. However, Park Byung-gi's script, which he presented with a mocking remark about the odd title, completely ruined Lim Hyun-jun's day. Just then, Park Byung-gi remembered that Lim Hyun-jun was an actor and returned to the printing shop to cast him. Despite the constant courtship, Lim Hyun-jun hesitated, his pride faltering, until the persuasion of his first manager, CEO Hwang (Choi Gwi-hwa), and Park Byung-gi's earnest text finally swayed his heart.
 
Thus, Lim Hyun-jun made a spectacular comeback with his fateful project. His declaration of war against the uncompromising director Park Byung-ki—"Let's never meet again"—was rendered meaningless by the immense success of "Good Detective Kang Pil-gu." "Good Detective Kang Pil-gu," which ran for four seasons, achieved viewership ratings approaching 30%, catapulting Lim Hyun-jun to national stardom. Lim Hyun-jun's life took a dramatic turn, transforming from a black-and-white documentary into a colorful romantic comedy. However, Lim Hyun-jun was now dissatisfied with the reality of only playing Kang Pil-gu.
 
Meanwhile, Wi Jeong-shin, the reporter who had the audacity to single-handedly pursue a corrupt lawmaker, had become a political ace at the Eunseong Ilbo, a 12-year veteran. Wi Jeong-shin, who had even gone undercover at a bar to uncover the truth behind a massive corruption scandal, escaped danger with the help of Lim Hyeon-jun, who was being chased by waiters. It was a reunion that no one noticed. And then, Wi Jeong-shin faced a crisis. Despite securing video evidence of the corruption, his superiors, uncomfortable with his actions, blocked his scoop, and he lost his position.
 
At the same time, the Sports Eunseong Entertainment Department, which will become Wi Jeong-shin's new workplace, is busy preparing for the awards ceremony red carpet coverage. Wi Jeong-shin heads to the red carpet to meet Lee Dae-ho (played by Kim Jae-chul), the chairman of Eunseong Group. As he leaves the line of reporters to meet Lee Dae-ho, Wi Jeong-shin encounters the unexpected. Im Hyeon-jun, who was entering the red carpet, mistakes him for a threat, and, with his righteous "Kang Pil-gu" meddling, rushes at him. Wi Jeong-shin, flustered, shoves him away, and Lim Hyeon-jun slips down the stairs, facing the biggest crisis of his life when his pants rip and his underwear is broadcast live. All eyes are on Wi Jeong-shin's adaptation to the entertainment department, which has been stymied even before he officially starts working there.
 
"Yul-Ugly Love" had a different approach from the very first episode. The witty script by Jung Yeo-rang, a proven writer for "Dr. Cha Jung-sook," and the sensible direction of director Kim Ga-ram doubled the genre's appeal. Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon's flawless performances, which transformed expectations into conviction, were also outstanding. From his delightful yet seasoned comedic performance as national actor Lim Hyun-joon, who even risks ruin, to his thrilling signature action scenes in the play-within-a-play, "Nice Detective Kang Pil-goo," Lee Jung-jae's performance was met with rave reviews. Lim Ji-yeon, who perfectly transformed into a passionate reporter, also showcased her true potential. The synergy between Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon, who skillfully portrayed the unpredictable relationship between Lim Hyun-joon and Wi Jeong-shin, further heightened the drama's enjoyment.