Warm Healing of ‘Please Take Care of the Gold’ Wraps Up with High Ratings
Emotional Growth and Unwavering Support in the Final Episode
A Heartfelt Finale
The final episode of tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama, ‘Please Take Care of the Gold’, aired on September 17th, leaving viewers with a resonant message of healing and growth. The story concluded with the protagonists, Han Geum-joo (played by Choi Soo-young) and Seo Eui-joon (played by Gong Myung), coming to terms with their past scars, embracing each other’s pain, and growing together.
Impressive Ratings
The finale recorded a metropolitan household average rating of 3.7%, peaking at 5%, while national ratings hit an average of 3.6%, with a high of 4.8% — clinching the No.1 spot across cable and comprehensive channels during the timeslot.
Additionally, the drama topped the 2049 male and female viewer ratings for cable and comprehensive channels based on Nielsen Korea’s data, making it a major success.
Unveiling Hidden Truths
In this episode, Seo Eui-joon discovers the shocking truth that head nurse Baek Hae-mi (Bae Hae-sun) is his biological mother. This revelation initially sends him into shock, but the warm sincerity of Hae-mi and the delicate comfort from Geum-joo allow him to gradually open his heart and accept his mother.
Seo Eui-joon also resolves his troubling relationship with his alcoholic father, whose rampage had been a source of trauma since a nurse died as a result. With Geum-joo’s persistent support and encouragement, Seo manages to shed his feelings of guilt and confront his past, becoming the inaugural director of a specialized alcohol addiction treatment hospital.
Mutual Healing Romance
Throughout these challenging revelations, Han Geum-joo stood by Seo Eui-joon, offering steadfast support and gentle words of encouragement, showcasing true ‘mutual healing romance’ as they enveloped their scars with care and understanding.
Global Appeal
‘Please Take Care of the Gold’ captivated global audiences, breaking into the Top 10 on Rakuten Viki’s viewers chart in 139 countries including the US, Brazil, UK, Saudi Arabia, and India, as well as ranking in the Top 10 in several Asian countries, solidifying its international popularity.
The drama’s authentic storytelling, powerful performances, and seamless direction struck a chord with overseas viewers, proving that heartwarming tales hold universal appeal.
