K-Drama 'The Fiery Priest 2' Dominates Streaming with Massive Success, No Competitors in Sight

2024-12-09 14:07

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Achieved No. 1 Viewership Across All Channels on Friday

SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'The Fiery Priest 2' has achieved the No. 1 viewership across all channels on Friday for 5 consecutive weeks.

On May 22nd last year (local time), at the 76th Cannes International Film Festival in the southern French town of Cannes, at the 'Barrière Beach Majestic Cannes,' Kim Hyeong-seo (BIBI), from the film Hwaran (directed by Kim Chang-hoon), which was invited under the 'Un Certain Regard' section, is photographed before an interview. / News1
On May 22nd last year (local time), at the 76th Cannes International Film Festival in the southern French town of Cannes, at the 'Barrière Beach Majestic Cannes,' Kim Hyeong-seo (BIBI), from the film Hwaran (directed by Kim Chang-hoon), which was invited under the 'Un Certain Regard' section, is photographed before an interview. / News1

The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Fiery Priest 2' achieved the highest viewership ratings across all channels on Fridays for 5 consecutive weeks, with the 9th episode on the 6th recording a peak rating of 12.3% according to Nielsen Korea. The episode follows the revelation of Kim Hae-il's (Kim Nam-gil) multiple sclerosis diagnosis to the members of the Gu Avengers, Lee Gyo-jang (Lee Dae-yeon), and Chae Do-woo (Seo Beom-jun), intensifying their teamwork. Additionally, Kim Hae-il's identity as "Bella" is revealed to the others, and the plot delves deeper into the complex emotions surrounding his character.

The storyline also reveals major character shifts, with the discovery of a memo left behind by Kim Hae-il that hints at a dangerous situation involving gas and bombs. Meanwhile, Chae Do-woo, alongside others, uncovers hidden secrets while trying to navigate through the complicated web of relationships, uncovering betrayal, and facing life-threatening situations.

In the midst of these developments, the mysterious character of Jeong-seok-hee (Shin Eun-jeong) plays a pivotal role, alongside Kim Hae-il's close allies, who continue to fight against mounting tensions. The battle between good and evil intensifies, with an intriguing cliffhanger leaving audiences eager to see what happens next.

Meanwhile, 'The Fiery Priest 2' continues to dominate viewership, with its plot twists and character-driven narrative compelling audiences to tune in. The show remains the most-watched drama on SBS and is set to continue its exciting storyline with Episode 10, airing on the 13th.

Actors Kim Hyung-seo (from left), Kim Seong-gyun, Kim Nam-gil, Lee Ha-nee, Seo Hyun-woo, and Seong Jun strike a pose at the press conference for SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'The Fiery Priest 2' held on the 8th of last month at SBS in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. / News1
Actors Kim Hyung-seo (from left), Kim Seong-gyun, Kim Nam-gil, Lee Ha-nee, Seo Hyun-woo, and Seong Jun strike a pose at the press conference for SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'The Fiery Priest 2' held on the 8th of last month at SBS in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. / News1
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