‘Spooky in Love’ Soars to New Ratings Highs with Episode 4
tvN’s gripping Saturday-Sunday drama, ‘Spooky in Love,’ has once again captivated audiences, achieving a significant ratings milestone with its thrilling fourth episode. The show, starring the highly anticipated duo of Yang Se Jong and Park Eun Bin, hit new series highs, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats with a shocking cliffhanger.
Episode 4 recorded an impressive average nationwide rating of 5.8%, peaking at an even higher 6.5%. The metropolitan area also saw a surge in viewership, posting an average of 5.7% and a peak of 6.3%, marking the drama’s best performance to date in both key regions. Beyond overall viewership, ‘Spooky in Love’ also demonstrated its strong appeal among tvN’s crucial 2049 target audience. According to Nielsen Korea, the 2049 ratings, based on paid platforms combining cable, IPTV, and satellite, set new series highs nationwide and in the metropolitan area, successfully ranking No. 1 in its time slot across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters.
The Eerie Connection Between Ma Kang Wook and Cheon Yeo Ri
The episode delved deeper into the show’s unique eerie romance, focusing on the increasingly complex dynamic between Ma Kang Wook (Yang Se Jong) and Cheon Yeo Ri (Park Eun Bin). Following their fateful touch, Ma Kang Wook began experiencing the unsettling ability to see ghosts. A concerned Cheon Yeo Ri, drawing from her own mysterious experiences, apologized and offered advice, suggesting that if they maintained distance and avoided further physical contact, Ma Kang Wook’s supernatural visions would likely cease after about a month.
Ma Kang Wook, in turn, apologized for his earlier misunderstandings of Cheon Yeo Ri, offering her warm comfort. With her guidance over the phone, he bravely endured the month-long separation. However, when he later reached out his hand, Cheon Yeo Ri, concerned for his safety and unwilling to put him in further danger, reluctantly refused his touch, determined to keep their careful distance.
A Delicate Distance Shattered by Danger
This fragile boundary, however, was dramatically shattered. The tension escalated when Park Seung Jae (played by Kim Do Wan) brutally kidnapped Cheon Yeo Ri. In a heart-stopping moment, Ma Kang Wook heroically appeared to rescue her, only to be struck by Park Seung Jae’s car in a sudden, brutal twist that left viewers gasping.
Ma Kang Wook’s Fate Hangs in the Balance
Overcome with a tidal wave of guilt and fear, Cheon Yeo Ri broke down in tears, embracing Ma Kang Wook. But his appearance was shrouded in uncertainty; it was unclear whether he was still alive or had become a spirit himself. With Ma Kang Wook’s fate hanging precariously in the balance, ‘Spooky in Love’ now turns its gaze to the profound question: Can Cheon Yeo Ri and Ma Kang Wook possibly return to the uncanny teamwork that first brought them together, or will this tragic event forever change their destiny? Fans are eagerly anticipating the next installment to uncover the truth.
