Another K-drama is bound to end and it's none other than the well-loved "Legend of the Blue Sea" which stars Lee Min Ho and Jun Ji Hyun. Despite ending soon, its 19th episode still led the viewership ratings.
According to an article written by Soompi, the 19th episode of the said SBS fantasy drama recorded a whopping 21 percent in nationwide ratings making it first among dramas shown in the Wednesday-Thursday timeslot. Its ratings in the Seoul area alone is more impressive with an enormous 22 percent.
The drama's competitors from other networks had a huge viewership gap. KBS' latest drama "The Naked Fireman" only recorded 5.2 percent while MBC's "Missing 9" only garnered 5.8 percent during the airing of the second to the last episode of "Legend of the Blue Sea".
OSEN also noted that what made the 19th episode well anticipated is the major turn out of events. It can be noted that in the earlier part of the episode, Sim Cheong sacrificed herself to be shot instead of Joon Jae. This incident somehow led to a better news where Kang Ji Hyun and Heo Chi Yeon were finally caught by the authorities after an entrapment mission.
Some of the episode's scenes also trended online. One of the remarkable scenes were when Cha Si Ah and Tae Oh had their sweet kiss. Another scene was when viewers finally had a sigh of relief after learning that Nam Doo was truly Joon Jae's best friend after showing his great loyalty despite the crisis.
On its last episode, "Legend of the Blue Sea" have more surprises in store for its avid viewers. It was also reported that romantic-comedy actress Kim Seulgi will also have a cameo appearance that would spice up the mood of the finale.
The final episode of "Legend of the Blue Sea" shall air on January 25 only on SBS.
