According to Nielsen Korea, the 16th episode of "Red Balloon," which aired on the 12th, broke its own highest ratings for two consecutive times, with a nationwide rating of 9.5% and a maximum rating of 10.2% per minute.

The vast acting spectrum and good acting skills in "Red Balloon" elevated the character's charm to the utmost level. The stars of the drama "Red Balloon" in particular demonstrated their exceptional acting abilities. It is well-liked by the public due to its meticulous planning and hard work.

In the drama, Cho Eun-gang (Seo Ji-hye) revealed her suppressed passion for high-dimensional (Lee Sang-woo) and eventually crossed the line, grabbing the attention of many viewers.

The drama "Red Balloon" will have 20 episodes and will be available on Wave, Tving, Netflix, Coupang Play, and Watcha. Green Snake Media and High Ground were the production companies, and the play was written by Moon Young-nam.

"Red Balloon" is televised every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m.

1. The plot of the drama "Red Balloon".

The weekend mini-series "Red Balloon" on TV CHOSUN portrays the fascinating and warm story of us attempting to alleviate our relative deprivation, hunger for stomachache, and thirst.

Cho Eun-gang and Han Bada, who had been friends since high school. Twenty years later, Bada was a successful jewelry designer, and Eungang became the hands and feet of such a sea to assist with both business and home.

Eun-gang envies bada because she has a good job and a doctor as a spouse, Ko Dae-jung.  Eun-gang's only chance is to marry Kwon Tae-ki, her four-year boyfriend who has been her rock. Tae-gi, on the other hand, abandons Eun-gang at the same time she passes.  In shock, Eun-gang begins to reveal her dangerous desire secretly.

2. Character 

Cho Eun-gang (37) - Seo Ji-hye

She appears modest and serene outside, but her heart is burning. A person who sacrifices everything for a cause. She is skilled at gaining the approval of others and achieving her goals.

She feels deprived of Bada, whom she met in the first grade of high school, and knows she will be unable to go and remain her first friend. She must stay with Bada a wealthy family in order for her to collapse.

Her ambition is to become a teacher, but she has failed every job interview. She is now holding out with various extracurricular activities such as composing children's book report essays and running errands for Bada.

Bada drove her away from a medical school where she discreetly flirted with others, and she now just waits for the day when she would marry her four-year-old younger lover, who took care of her four years later but is abandoned when her boyfriend passes the civil service.

Since then, the knack of declaring her desire and organizing the entire family to live comfortably has returned to her as a painter.

Ji Nam-cheol (29 years old) - Lee Sung-jae

He lives the same life as his father-in-law, despite being the eldest son of a family without a family. Because of his physical presence, he earned a scholarship and living expense support during his first year of high school, married Geum-ah, and entered the desperate Cheowold.

He constantly let down his father-in-law, who graduated from Seoul National University's law school and intended to become prosecutor general. The barge's owner is compelled to take over the artisan business but lacks true control.

His wife is lonely since she has no idea how he is feeling. He is a character who depicts the difficulties of middle-aged men in this era. A new person appears, allowing him to explore a new universe, and his life begins to spiral out of control.
 

Han Bada (27 years old) - Hong Soo-hyun

She is a well-known jewelry designer. She is active enough to serve as the association's chairman and has a great desire to achieve. She has a brilliant appearance and a quick and happy disposition, just like a wealthy daughter. She is an "insider" among her pals because she grew raised in an affluent family.

She also studied in Italy, but her family broke up soon before her wedding, and she was on the point of calling it quits. Thankfully, her spouse persuaded her to attend the wedding. Her father, on the other hand, falls and dies, which becomes a lifelong obsession, and is married to her in-laws.

It is approaching its seventh anniversary and has a 6-year-old daughter. Her in-laws are pressuring me to have a son. Although she does not want to go to SeaWorld, she is powerless to stop the feud between her father-in-law and her husband. She is constantly concerned about her mother, who is still covertly repaying her debts and has a frail mind and body.

Confessing everything without a secret to her best friend, Eun-gang, returns as a dagger. She gave Eunkang a lot, but it soon became the richness of Eunkang's yearning.
 

Go Cha-won (38 years old) - Lee Sangwoo
Despite becoming a dermatologist as his family planned, he aspires to start another business because he is not suited to his aptitude. He also co-founded a hospital with a friend, and he was attractive and amusing. Treat the other person with respect as you mature.

Although it lies at the heart of the conflict between mother and wife, it exacerbates it by failing to organize and liberally passing it on. Despite the fact that Eun-gang was the first tutor to come and depart, he fell in love with Eun-gang's friend, Bada seven years ago and married her.

Cho Eun-san (28 years old) - Jung Yu-min
Her experience is vast, and she is two or three steps ahead of people's psychology. She is skilled at fighting and has sharp remarks that hit the nail on the head. Although she is not a pleasant sister to Eun-gang, when she is decided, she demonstrates a strong sisterhood.

Men avoid her because she witnessed her father's affair when she was in adolescence. She is single and unmarried.

She feels sorrow for Nam Chul, who is being thrashed by her father-in-law's wife, after joining the company of Bada's in-laws as Gyeong-ri, and climbs into her car by herself. Another life unfolds unexpectedly in front of such a mountain.

3. Planning Intention and Theme Consciousness

After "The Three Su Sang-sang Brothers," "The Family of the Royal Family," and "What's Wrong, Mr. Pung-sang," writer Moon Young-nam and director Jin Hyung-wook of "The Master of Family Drama" collaborated on "Red Balloon."

It illustrates the joys and tragedies that members of diverse family ties endure. A story of life and emotions is told through the eyes of each generation. It tells a realistic family story that men and women of all ages may sympathize with.

4. Difference between a real character and a drama

The sequence including Seo Ji-hye, Jung Bo-seok, Choi Dae-cheol, and Jung Ki-"carpet hwan's Jogane's bombing" earned plaudits for its amazing synergy between ad-lib, storm reaction, and comedy acting. Seo Ji-hye, Jung Bo-seok, and Choi Dae-cheol posed multiple times to keep the three from laughing during filming a scene in which they stared at Jeong Jeong-hwan, who was sleeping in the taxi.

Jeong Jeong-hwan, who kneels down and poses in the chilly weather, causes Seo Ji-hye, Jung Bo-seok, and Choi Dae-cheol to burst out laughing once more. After several attempts, the four finally completed a renowned scene with strong wrath, suspense, and comic relief, and finished with a chuckle and a warm conclusion at the same moment as the "cut" sign.
"The scenario is garnering attention as the trash eyesore, which brought everyone's fury and condemnation, reappears," the production team said, adding, “Please look forward to the broadcast with surprising tale development.”

5. Evaluation

The huge picture of the TV Chosun weekend drama 'Red Balloon' was written by singer Solbi. These pieces were sold out and received a lot of attention at the exhibition.

"I decided to enthusiastically join the drama since it was a drama of a known director and writer," said Kwon Ji-an, an official from the writer's agency, adding, "I think it was an excellent opportunity to engage with the audience through a fresh window of drama." "I think Kwon Ji-work an's will lend additional strength to the popularity of 'Red Balloon,'" he added.

The TV Chosun drama 'Red Balloon' is gaining popularity abroad.

"Red Balloon" was placed second in Indonesia and fourth in Malaysia on Asia OTT Viu's weekly chart for the third week of January (January 16-22). (View). It also charted in Hong Kong's top ten.

Local officials determined that Seo Ji-hye's well-known works and true stories formed a synergy with "Crash Landing on You" and "Adamas."

Seo Ji-hye also topped the list of drama search phrases.