A rating survey company called Nielsen Korea declared that the drama "Woman of 9.9 Billion" which aired on the 11th of December recorded 9.4 percent and 11.3 percent on their ratings nationally. This drama has already surpassed the previous film called "When Camellia Blooms."
In just three days showing of "Woman of 9.9 Billion," the viewer ratings already exceeded 10 percent. It has attracted a lot of viewers' attention since the ratings rose faster than "When Camellia Blooms".MBC's new variety show is featured in the same time slot the title is "House of Sharing. The show's premiere rating was 2.1 percent. SBS's "Because I want to talk" made the ratings of 2.9 and 3.5 percent.
To those who are curious about this Drama let me give you a sneak peek of what the story is about. "Woman of 9.9 Billion" tells the journey of a strong but pitiful woman who was given the chance of her life when she acquired a huge amount of money. There are a lot of greedy people around her that are waiting for the opportunity to grab her fortune. She must gather up her strength in order to protect herself and her only chance at happiness.
The leading actress in this drama is played by the popular actress Cho Yeo Jeong who has gained a lot of attention from the viewers because of her successful movie the "Parasite". She is the main protagonist named Jung Seo Yeon in "Woman of 9.9 Billion", a woman who accidentally acquired 9.9 billion won. The additional casts with her in this drama are Kim Kang Woo playing as Kang Tae Woo the lead male star. Jung Woong In as Hong In Pyo, Oh Na Ra as Hee Joo and Lee Ji Hoon as Lee Jae Hoon all of which are supporting actors. All of these characters' lives will revolve around Jung Seo Yeon and the fortune that she luckily gained.
Here is a short premier week recap.
The drama begins with a gang of men in black suits digging a spot using an excavator. Then the trunk of a van is filled with money then they go to their next destination. The next scene is Jung Seo Yeon (Cho Yeo Jeong) and her husband Hong In Pyo having breakfast talking about the trip that they are planning that was proposed by their rich friend Yoon Hee Jo. Then he verbally abuses his wife in that scene. On the other hand, Hong In Pyo is have a hard time with his business and he has the intention to ask help from their friend Yoon Hee Joo and Lee Jae Hoon who are wealthy to run his business. As for Jung Seo Yeon, her jobs involve cleaning houses of other people.
"Woman of 9.9 Billion is written by the writer Han Ji Hoon who worked on "Time Between Dog and Wolf", "White Nights" and Temptation. The director of this Drama is Kim Young Jo, who directed "Jang Youngsil: The Greatest Scientist of Joseon" and also the famous "My Fair Lady".
