Actor Han Suk-kyu has delivered a refreshing dose of cathartic justice in Shin’s Project, pushing the show’s ratings on a sharp upward trend.
The second episode, which aired on September 16, recorded a metropolitan household average of 7.8% (peaking at 8.9%) and a nationwide average of 7.4% (peaking at 8.3%), securing the No. 1 spot among cable and general programming channels in its time slot, according to Nielsen Korea. Achieving such momentum in only two episodes, the drama is already showing signs of becoming a major hit.
The episode followed Mr. Shin (Han Suk-kyu) as he struck back against a corrupt corporation threatening market vendors’ livelihoods with false reports to clear land for a resort project. Using a mix of lawful strategies and unconventional tactics, he exposed the company’s plans through current affairs program PD Kim Young-ho (Choi Won-young) and guided rookie judge Jo Philip (Bae Hyun-sung) to mediate a fair resolution with vendors. Teaming up with police officer Choi Cheol (Kim Sung-oh), he closed in on Oh Jin-ho (Song Jae-ryong), the man who attempted to have him eliminated, and ultimately forced a confession by leveraging his family ties.
With the company’s crimes revealed in a public broadcast and accomplices linked to murder handed over to the police, Mr. Shin seemed to secure victory. Yet, as he tackled what appeared to be a minor complaint from a civil service officer, he discovered signs of a looming act of domestic terrorism—an alleged bomb plot tied to local grievances.
In a shocking twist, Mr. Shin confronted the situation head-on, volunteering to negotiate on behalf of the perpetrator rather than the victims. His startling choice left viewers stunned, raising questions about his true intentions.
The gripping cliffhanger has heightened anticipation for episode 3 of Shin’s Project, airing September 22 at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN.
Sources: Daum
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