On May 20, the penultimate episode of "The Girl Who Sees Smells" placed first in its time slot, benefiting from the conclusion of "Unkind Women." "The Girl Who Sees Smells" came out on top with 9.6 percent, clinching the number one spot. The series began to draw to a close with Choi Moo Guk (Yoochun) and Choi Cho Rim (Shin Se Kyung) receiving closure for the murder of their family members. The action-packed series came to a dramatic climax as Moo Guk doggedly pursued Kwon Jae Hee (Namgoong Min).
While the series has been filled with nail-biting scenes, viewers who tuned in for romance may receive a delightful conclusion in the form of a wedding proposal. "The Girl Who Sees Smells" will conclude its 16 episode run on May 21.
The KBS series "Masked Prosecutor" premiered on May 20 with 6.8 percent. The series, which is also called "The Man in the Mask," stars Joo Sang Wook as Ha Dae Cheol, a man who works as a prosecutor by day while pursuing vigilante justice during the night. To obscure his identity, Dae Cheol dons a luche libre mask or a form of headwear that is normally worn by wrestlers in Spanish-speaking countries.
Kim Sun A (City Hall, Scent of A Woman) portrays Yoon Min Hee, a violent crimes detective. During the daytime, Dae Cheol and Min Hee both work towards seeking justice. However, Dae Cheol may work outside the law when he is seeking out criminals, at night.
The Hong Sisters drama, "Warm and Cozy," placed third with 6.6 percent. "Warm and Cozy" premiered on May 13, with an episode which highlighted the scenic splendor of Jeju Island. The series stars Yoo Yeon Seok (Reply 1994) as Baek Gun Woo, an overprivileged heir who is the head chef and owner of a small Jeju Island restaurant. During his high school years, he met Lee Jung Joo, a girl who is extremely practical. Kang Sora portrays Jung Joo, in her first role since the success of "Misaeng."
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About the writer: Adrienne Stanley is a contributing writer for Kpopstarz, KDramastars, MTV Iggy and CJ Entertainment's KCON blog. Her passions include a love of K-pop and Asian drama. When she is not writing she is hanging out on Twitter (@retrogirladdy).
