Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun begin secret relationship, viewership hits 5.7%

Boss and subordinate at work, lovers after hours... A precarious double life

tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Going to Work Tomorrow!' has captivated viewers by depicting the full-scale secret romance between Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun. In the 7th episode, titled 'Even if there's a secret, I'm going to work!', aired on the 13th, the double lives of Kang Si-woo (played by Seo In-guk) and Cha Ji-yoon (played by Park Ji-hyun), who have confirmed their feelings for each other, unfolded.

The two maintained a strictly professional relationship within the company. They created tension by pretending not to know each other even when bumping into one another at restaurants, or by making date appointments via work messengers. In spaces like the product exhibition room, elevators, and the pantry, they expressed their affection by holding hands or exchanging glances whenever they found a moment when no one else was around.

Their appearance after work was quite different. Ji-yoon started her day with excitement at a single 'Good morning' text from Si-woo, and met her first day of work with a bouquet presented by him. The two confirmed their feelings for each other by walking the streets together and sharing meals at home.

At the end of the broadcast, a kiss scene between the two in the bathroom appeared. Following a mishap where Si-woo's clothes got wet after sparkling water exploded while they were eating a late-night snack, the scene continued with Si-woo, having finished his shower, opening the bathroom door and pulling Ji-yoon toward him.

Appearance of an ex-lover and an ex-wife, tangled emotions

Simultaneous with the sweet romance, realistic conflicts also surfaced. While going to practice a congratulatory song for her friend Lee Hye-ji's (played by Ahn So-yo) wedding, Ji-yoon reunited with her ex-boyfriend, Jo Ga-eul (played by Choi Kyung-hoon). Although she tried her best to act as if nothing was wrong, her heart did not settle easily.

Si-woo also could not hide his discomfort. Upon learning that Ji-yoon was practicing for the wedding song, Si-woo worried about her all night. Ji-yoon was also conscious of the presence of Choi Su-jin (played by Park Ye-young), Si-woo's ex-wife and colleague. She felt a surge of disappointment when Si-woo appeared to prioritize Su-jin's opinion over hers during a meeting. The relationship became complicated as Su-jin even visited the office in person.

Si-woo and Ji-yoon stabilized their relationship by pouring out their true feelings. While Si-woo drew a line by saying, "I will exclude personal feelings and treat you more strictly at work," he revealed his inner thoughts, saying, "If I can't contact Ji-yoon before going to sleep, I feel like my whole day is ruined." Ji-yoon also confessed, "My head knows, but my heart doesn't. I want to keep it a secret, but I hate that it's a secret."

Records a peak of 5.7% in the metropolitan area, sweeping 1st place in 2049 viewership

The drama proved its success through viewership ratings. The 7th episode aired on the 13th recorded an average of 4.1% nationwide and a peak of 5.2%. In the metropolitan area, it soared to an average of 4.5% and a peak of 5.7%.

These figures rank first in the same time slot among cable and general programming channels. The 2049 viewership rating, which is tvN's core target audience, took first place across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters, in the same time slot. These results were calculated based on paid platforms (cable, IPTV, satellite).

A new storm was foreshadowed with the appearance of a phone call from Choi Su-jin and a text message asking, "Have you thought about what I asked for over the phone?" Stills from the 8th episode released by the production team captured a tense three-way confrontation at Lee Hye-ji's wedding where Kang Si-woo, Cha Ji-yoon, and Jo Ga-eul face each other. A scene where Ji-yoon is surprised after receiving a mysterious text message was also included.

The sixth OST of the drama, 'Stay Within Me,' sung by Bang Ye-dam and Wheein, will be released at 6 PM on the 14th.