Park Bo-young’s ‘Unknown Seoul’: A Journey of Self-Discovery Captivates Viewers

Park Bo-young Stuns in tvN’s ‘Unknown Seoul’ as Viewers Connect With Her Inspiring Transformation

Park Bo-young is captivating audiences in tvN’s weekend drama, Unknown Seoul, where she takes on dual roles as twin sisters Yumi-ji and Yumi-ra. In the second episode, aired on June 25, the emotional journey unfolds as they swap lives and begin to understand the complexities and challenges of each other’s worlds.

The episode delivered record-breaking ratings, scoring a 5.6% average and peaking at 6.5% in metropolitan areas, making it the No.1 show across all cable and satellite platforms during its timeslot, based on Nielsen Korea data.

The show’s gripping storyline showcases Yumi-ji, who stays in Seoul posing as her twin Yumi-ra, braving tough corporate politics and an unexpected assignment involving the powerful property owner Kim Rosa. As Yumi-ji faces rejection and frustration from Kim Rosa, another complication emerges when she unexpectedly reunites with her first love, Lee Ho-soo, making her double life even more precarious.

Meanwhile, down in the countryside, Yumi-ra, now living as Yumi-ji, finds herself under the scrutiny of local villagers. Despite suspicion, she starts a new role as a trainee at Changhwa Farm, quickly discovering the loneliness and hardship her sister endured. This swap leads both sisters on a path of empathy and growth, as they begin to fix the mistakes of their borrowed lives and, in the process, learn what it truly means to be themselves.

One of the most intense moments arrives when Lee Ho-soo, with a keen sense for Yumi-ji’s true identity, confronts her, asking directly if she is Yumi-ji, leaving audiences holding their breath for what’s next. The storyline’s emotional resonance and authentic portrayal of self-discovery are earning acclaim, with viewers praising the drama for its relatable message about finding one’s true self amid life’s uncertainties.

As Unknown Seoul continues its run, its central message – that through overcoming mistakes and living outside comfort zones, we discover who we truly are – is striking a chord for viewers everywhere. Don’t miss the next episode airing Saturday, June 31 at 9:20PM (KST) on tvN.