D.O. of EXO’s TV romantic drama ‘Dear Husband of 100 Days’ proves a big hit
The 16-part South Korean series, co-starring former child actress Nam Ji-hyun, gains a viewership of 11.2 per cent – a record for a tvN Monday-Tuesday show
The tvN 16-part romantic historical drama, which premiered on September 10, has won viewers' hearts and minds, with its latest episode attracting an 11.2 per cent viewership – a record for any tvN Monday-Tuesday series.
Another Miss Oh, broadcast in 2016, s tarring Eric Mun, of the boy band Shinhwa, and actress Seo Hyun-jin, had held the previous ratings record with a viewership of 10 per cent.
Dear Husband of 100 Days tells the story of the troubled romance between Lee Yool, the crown prince of “virtual Joseon”, played by D.O., and Hong-sim (Nam).
Lee survives an attack by a would-be assassin but ends up losing his memory.
After he forgets that he is a prince, he marries Hong-sim.
However, later his memory starts to return, and when he realises that he is a prince he leaves Hong-sim.
Many viewers have praised the acting of the two leads and the visual beauty of the drama on social media, and say these are the main reasons for its popularity.