Set in the Joseon dynasty, the historical romance drama ‘
My Dearest
’ narrates the poignant love story between
Lee Jang Hyun
, played by Namgoong Min, and
Yoo Gil Chae
, portrayed by
Ahn Eun Jin
. After a five-week hiatus, the series returned with Part 2 on October 13, quickly reestablishing itself as a frontrunner in its time slot. It dominated rankings of the most talked-about dramas and actors for three consecutive weeks.
In the plot, the characters Gil Chae and her servant, Jong Jong, faced criticism upon their return from the Qing Dynasty to Hanyang, with accusations of putting Joseon women to shame and perceived to have a barbarian’s scent. Despite this backlash, Gil Chae demonstrated unwavering strength and independence.
On November 3, the production team of ‘My Dearest’ revealed that in the upcoming episode 17, set to air on November 4, Yoo Gil Chae would confront even harsher treatment as a "returning woman" following her divorce from Goo Won Moo, played by Ji Seung Hyun. This episode would highlight the character's strength and appeal, shedding light on why Lee Jang Hyun couldn't help but fall in love with her. Actress Ahn Eun Jin's portrayal of Yoo Gil Chae was praised for its stability and strength, generating anticipation among viewers.
Due to baseball playoffs coverage, ‘My Dearest’ would not air a new episode in its usual time slot on November 3. Instead, the next episode was scheduled for Saturday, November 4, at 9:50 pm KST.