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| yna@yna.co.kr 2022-12-28 11:21:39
SEOUL December 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean drama series “Curtain Call” which provided audience with heartwarming story came to an end with 5 percent viewing rate.
According to the data provided by Nielson Television Audience Measurement service on Wednesday, the last episode of “Curtain Call” which aired on December 27 at 9:50 p.m. scored 5.7 percent viewing rate.
Throughout the last episode, terminally ill character Ja Geum-soon acted by actress Go Doo-shim wakes up from a long coma.
Ja Geum-soon who left her husband and her son during the evacuation during Korean War, said good bye to her grandson Ri Moon-sung acted by Noh Sang-hyun left long lasting impression to audiences.
In order to grant Ja Geum-soon’s dying wish to see her grandson for one last time, actor who was hired to grant her wish Yoo Jae-heon, acted by Kang Ha-neul, prepared a play “Curtain Call” using his money.
Ja Geum-soon looks back at her life and a tear falls down her face, later one she rebuts her decision to sell out the hotel and decides to evenly distribute her wealth to her grandchildren.
The drama “Curtain Call” showcases a story without an antagonist therefore some critics addressed “The series is like a well cooked and prepared meal.”
Actress Go Doo-shim perfectly showcases Ja Geum-soon who has endured such harsh life and at the same time provides audience with a time to think about what family really means.
Ha Ji-won who acts out the role of Park Se-yeon who tries to fight against her older brother in order to protect grandmother’s legacy, which is the hotel, and actor Kang Ha-neul showcased amazing acting skills allowing audiences to engage with the series more personally.
However the series does not have anything to intensify the atmosphere until the cover of Yoo Jae-heon therefore some of the critics pointed out the dragging nature of the series.
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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