JTBC Sea of Hope episode 10, which stars Lee Dong Wook, Kim Go Eun, and more struggled to keep its viewership ratings up. According to a media outlet, the Friday program's latest episode could not beat their competitor's standing despite the star-studded cast and A-lister guests.
JTBC Sea of Hope Grapples with Less Than 1% Viewership Rating
Sea of Hope episode 10 reportedly scored a 0.9 percent viewership rating, which is said to be its lowest since it debuted on June 29.
For weeks, the reality show strived to increase its ratings with famous guests, including singer-songwriter Sun Woo Jung Ah, former G.Fla member Jung-in, MeloMance's Jeong Dong-hwan, Ziro, and BLACKPINK's Rose.
To recall, the Sea of Hope premiere was able to garner 1.482 percent, making it the highest viewership rating recorded.
The JTBC's Friday night program is a healing reality show centered around the main hosts and their guests' adventures and stories.
"Sea of Hope" boasts a star-studded cast including Lee Dong Wook, Kim Go Eun, "Penthouse" star Lee Ji Ah with musicians such as SHINee's Onew, AKMU's Suhyun, and singer Yoon Jong Shin.
Viewers get to see the famous star live and work by the seaside through a live music bar to entertain customers.
Another feature of the reality show is how the celebrity, particularly the 39-year-old actor and his "Goblin" co-star, dive into the ocean and help clean up the environment.
Interestingly both Lee Dong Wook and Kim Go Eun were passionate about the marine ecosystem and are licensed scuba divers.
In the reality show, the Hallyu king served as a head bartender alongside AKMU's SuHyun as the bartender assistant and musician.
Meanwhile, Kim Go Eun took on the responsibility of an ocean diver by day and server.
The restaurant's head chef is Lee Ji Ah, who works hand in hand with SHINee's Onew as the chef's assistant and musician.
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Lee Dong Wook and Kim Go Eun Share Thoughts on 'Sea of Hope'
In her recent appearance with Marie Claire, the "Cheese in the Trap" star revealed that the reality show brought her "comfort" and "sense of healing."
"Obviously, I was filming an entertainment program, and at some point, I felt a sense of healing by going on a trip with comfortable friends. It was a tender time that brought me comfort."
Furthermore, the actress also shared her most unforgettable moment, which happens to be the devastating condition of marine life.
"Seeing the pollution in the sea was more severe than I thought, I felt a personal responsibility to be environmentally friendly," he explained to the publication.
As for his "Goblin" co-star, Lee Dong Wook revealed that the cast did not follow any script, implying that the fans would get to see their real personality while in front of the camera.
"Actually, we do not have a script or setting. Every morning, we naturally gather in the kitchen and do our individual work. When we are hungry, we prepare it all together."
