‘The Queen’s House ‘showed a whirlwind of developments from the first episode.

In the first episode of KBS 2TV’s daily drama ‘The Queen’s House ‘(directed by Hong Suk-goo, Hong Eun-mi / written by Kim Min-joo), which first aired on the 28th, an unprecedented situation occurred in which YL Group’s eldest daughter Kang Jae-in(played by Ham Eun-jung)and the only son of the strategic planning team director Hwang Ki-chan(played by Park Yoon-jae)Hwang Eun-ho(played by Yeo Si-on)were kidnapped.The first episode recorded a viewership rating of 8.9% (provided by Nielsen Korea, based on all households nationwide), making it a pleasant start with a higher viewership rating than the first episode of the previous series.

The broadcast that day opened with Jaein and Kichan’s happy married life.Jaein showed special affection by kissing her husband on his way to work and saying, “This is the happiest time, when we look at each other’s faces and laugh and talk.” Kichan also showed the goosebump-inducing appearance of the couple by saying, “Hurry up and scan with both eyes.Remember my husband’s face all day long, not just this moment.He said he’s happy.”

On the other hand, Ki-chan’s family created an unusual atmosphere.Hwang Ki-man(played by Kang Sung-min)’s wife Do Yu-kyung(played by Cha Min-ji)changed her clothes to hide bruises for some reason, and the homeless man(played by Lee Bo-hee)consistently treated her daughter-in-law coldly.Ki-man even begged his wife and even his mother to borrow money.

The fact that Ki-chan, who was thought to be a caring husband, was having an affair with Kang Se-ri(played by Lee Ga-ryeong)was revealed, shocking viewers.While the two were showing off their affection, Jae-in was looking at art pieces at the gallery with her mother Choi Ja-young(played by Lee Sang-sook), Sook-ja, and her sister-in-law Hwang Na-ra(played by Jeon Hye-ji).Coincidentally, Jae-in was explaining a painting that hinted at an affair, raising curiosity about where her relationship with Ki-chan and Se-ri will go in the future.

In addition, the scene where Jae-in receives a phone call saying that Eun-ho has disappeared adds tension to the drama.Jae-in tries to report it to the police, but the situation becomes extreme when Eun-ho’s kidnapper calls.Ki-chan, who was spending secret time with Se-ri without knowing about this, receives a phone call from Ja-young and hurriedly heads home.After that, Jae-in and Ki-chan’s family are worried about Eun-ho’s safety and are gripped by anxiety.

At the end of the broadcast, Ki-chan took advantage of the confusion to sneak out of the house without telling his family and enjoy a secret meeting with Seri.In the meantime, a mysterious delivery box arrived at Jae-in’s house.Jae-in opened the box and was shocked and terrified to see Eun-ho’s bloody toy, and soon fainted, marking the ending, foreshadowing the intense story to come.

The development and dynamic directing that made viewers sweat from the first episode immediately caught the attention of the viewers.The passionate acting of Ham Eun-jung, Park Yoon-jae, Lee Ga-ryeong, and of course Lee Bo-hee, Lee Sang-sook, and Nam Kyung-eup, who are known for their outstanding acting skills, also added to the immersion.With Eun-ho’s disappearance, Jae-in’s peaceful daily life suddenly fell into chaos, making viewers even more curious about whether Eun-ho will be able to return safely.

Episode 2 of KBS 2TV’s daily drama ‘The Queen’s House’ will air at 7:50 PM on the 29th.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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