The first week of the K-Drama Festival came to a close, and what a week it had been.
Across entertainment circles, industry forums, and news networks, the general consensus was very clear --- this was one of the most exciting and unpredictable drama lineups in recent years.
Ratings were strong across the board, social media engagement hit record-breaking highs, and online streaming traffic surged by nearly 25% according to the year's report.
Every drama has been good so far, but the biggest surprise of the week?
It was the Star's Secret.
The show now sat comfortably at the number 2 spot in both domestic and international rankings.
Viewership of the drama grew steadily throughout the week, with Episode 3 now being labeled the "emotional turning point" of the series.
The combination of Minjae's quiet heartbreak, Jihoon's intense confrontation, and Yura's calming Jeju café scene was frequently cited in reviews as the strongest trio moment of the festival so far.
