Park Bo Young's 'Strong Woman Do Bong Soon' Breaks JTBC Ratings Records

Currently in Korea, the drama 'Strong Woman Do Bong Soon,' starring actress Park Bo Young, is once again gaining attention for breaking JTBC's viewership records. The series started with a 3.8% rating but soared to 9.7%, becoming the first cable drama to approach the 10% mark. This achievement was significant, as reaching 10% had long been considered a difficult barrier for cable dramas, creating a considerable stir in the broadcasting industry at the time.

'Strong Woman Do Bong Soon' is a 16-episode Friday-Saturday drama that aired from February 24 to April 15, 2017. It tells the story of Do Bong Soon (played by Park Bo Young), a 158cm woman born with superhuman strength, who becomes the bodyguard for Ahn Min Hyuk (played by Park Hyung Sik), the CEO of a gaming company. The drama uniquely transitions from a romantic comedy to a crime thriller centered around a series of missing women cases. Park Bo Young's comedic yet exhilarating portrayal of the super-powered Do Bong Soon, despite her small stature, was a key factor in the drama's popularity.

Bloggers have highly praised Park Bo Young for creating a character that broke traditional Korean drama female lead stereotypes, positioning her as a problem-solver rather than a victim. Her performance was crucial in amplifying the drama's impact, and many viewers remember it as a 'life drama.' Despite being her first leading role in a full-length drama, it is considered one of her most successful and representative works.