South Korean viewers had combined responses over the ending of the hit K-drama Reborn Rich, which departed drastically from the conclusion of the unique Web novel of the identical title by creator San Kyung, from which it was tailored.
The final episode of the 16-part JTBC sequence starring South Korean actor Song Joong-ki aired on Sunday (Dec 25), with a 26.9% viewership ranking, in accordance with rankings agency Nielsen Korea on Monday.
The determine is the all-time second highest ranking for a JTBC drama, following The World Of The Married (2020), which was recorded at 28.4%.
The story revolves round Yoon Hyeon-woo (Song), a private secretary to the household of high conglomerate Soonyang, who’s betrayed and killed by an unknown member of the family.
Yoon is reincarnated within the physique of Jin Do-jun, the youngest grandson of the Soonyang empire, along with his recollections as Yoon intact, and seeks revenge on the clan.
Over the course of the present, viewers speculated on whether or not Yoon, in Jin’s physique, would reach his mission and change into chairman of the group, because the character did within the Web novel.
Commenting on the finale on Web portal Naver, they had been, nonetheless, lower than proud of the eventual variations.
One remark learn: “I’ve followed the series since the first episode and I see all my time was in vain.”
Other viewers had been extra understanding.
“People are angry right now, but I think (they) will understand later that this is a realistic conclusion,” one remark mentioned.
Another added: “For someone who didn’t see the original Web novel, I was (gripped) by the story until the end. (Adaptations) don’t have to follow the original ending.”
After the ultimate episode aired, Song mentioned via his company: “I am grateful for the responses that said this drama helped family and friends to empathise and communicate with each other.”
South Korean actor Lee Sung-min, who performed Soonyang Group’s chairman, additionally mentioned via his company: “I didn’t expect the series would be such a huge hit. I have nothing to say except thank you.
“I don’t know exactly why chairman Jin was so popular, but I think it’s because the viewers saw in him a father or grandfather figure who gave his all and empathised with him.”
Reborn Rich was one of probably the most anticipated sequence of the 12 months.
It turned more and more common for its cathartic revenge plot combined with the fantastical idea of having a second likelihood at life, together with the enduring tales of chaebol leaders and South Korea’s trendy historical past.
Starting at a 6.1% viewership ranking when it premiered on Nov 18, Reborn Rich broke its personal rankings report every week, turning into the one drama sequence to surpass a 20% viewership ranking in 2022. – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network
