In the 9th episode of JTBC's weekend drama Doctor Cha (directed by Kim Dae Jin and Kim Jung Wook, written by Jung Yeo Rang, produced by Studio&New, SLL, JCN) broadcasted on May 13th, the episode depicted Cha Jung Sook (played by Uhm Jung Hwa) at a crossroads of choices.
After discovering her husband Seo In Ho's (played by Kim Byung Chul) double life, Cha Jung Sook felt betrayed and angry. Faced with the dilemma of continuing her marriage of over 20 years, the viewers were curious about Cha Jung Sook's decision. The ending scene where Seo In Ho revealed to everyone that he and Cha Jung Sook are a married couple through his "drunken bombshell remark" heightened the anticipation for future developments.
Amidst the enthusiastic response, the 9th episode achieved a nationwide viewership rating of 15.6% and a rating of 15.7% in the Seoul metropolitan area (Nielsen Korea, based on paid households), maintaining its position as the top-rated program in its time slot. In the target demographic of viewers aged 20-49, it also secured the highest rating, with 5.4%, across all channels.
Meanwhile, the 10th episode of JTBC's weekend drama Doctor Cha will air on May 14th at 10:30 PM.