Jo In Sung and Cha Tae Hyun’s star power coupled with the homey feel of their new show spur the inevitable viewership rating surge of Unexpected Business!
According to Nielsen Korea, in the last 5 episodes of Unexpected Business, it scored an average 5.9%, peaking at 6.9% in nationwide ratings. In Metropolitan area, it hit an average of 6.5%, peaking at 7.9%. This is based on paid platforms that integrates cable, IPTV, and satellite channels.
Unexpected Business sets a challenge to Jo In Sung and Cha Tae Hyun who are known to the industry to be good friends. Since its premiere on February 25, the two actors have been serving food and selling varied goods in a town where the supermarket they run seem to be the go-to place of the people for their regular needs.
Unexpectedly Great Business Owners
While Cha Tae Hyun man the grocery store and engage in small talks with the store customers, Jo In Sung serves appetizing dishes made with genuine effort to serve hearty meals to the diners.
Notably, the regular customers who visit the rural supermarket are indispensable point of watching for Unexpected Business. It goes without saying but they did help the novice supermarket owners work their way to what should be done at the store.
Getting closer is but natural as the two actors share stories and even jokes with them. Sometimes they find the items on their own, help in ringing up the cost and cover their clumsy sides. It creates warm smiles enjoyed by the cast and customers as well as the viewers.
Adding to that, the two bosses have invited quite attractive part-timers so far. Park Bo Young, Yoon Gyeong Ho, Kim Jae Hwa, Park Gyeong Hye, Shin Seung Hwan, Park Byeong Eun, and Nam Joo Hyuk have appeared. They lent their innate expertise to the newbie bosses while sharing meaningful life and career talks.
PD Ryu Ho Jin said, “More guests and more diverse menus will appear. In addition, a network of good residents and a growing relationship are key points to watch in the next episodes.
Unexpected Business is broadcast every Thursday evening at 8:40 on tvN.
Source: Sports Donga
Streaming Site: Viu
