Dear Hyeri delivered the happy ending everyone had hoped for.
Nielsen Korea reported on October 30th that the final episode of the ENA drama garnered a nationwide viewership rating of 3.3%.
In the finale, Jeon Jae Yong (Yoon Ju Man) pushes Jung Hyun Oh (Lee Jin Wook) out of the way of an oncoming car. Shocked, Hyun Oh immediately calls for an ambulance, and Jae Yong is rushed to the ICU. Meanwhile, Chief So (Kim Dong Gyun), director of the PPS broadcasting network, pleads with Hyun Oh to take over the 9 PM news anchor position, as Jae Yong is unable to do so due to his injury. However, Hyun Oh is still shaken and declines the offer.
“I didn’t heard about it I was there & he got hurt while saving me”
Hyunoh just witnessed a huge trauma & situation points to blame himself, how can he step on his saviour’s job..
Its so real that news has to keep going all times🥺#DearHyeri #DearHyeriEp12 #LeeJinWook #이진욱 pic.twitter.com/nOPKvqWFth— Fi🌸#DearHyeri 🦋 (@Fifi1700) October 29, 2024
Hyun Oh eventually locked himself in his office after his coworkers repeatedly asked him to anchor the 9 PM news. With less than an hour to go before the newscast began, Eun Ho, at Ji On’s request, entered the office and found Hyun Oh overwhelmed with anxiety and distress. Eun Ho immediately embraced him. As Hyun Oh sobbed, worrying that someone might have died because of him, Joo Eun Ho (Shin Hye Sun) comforted him, saying, “No, it’s not your fault. If you do well, Jae Yong can come back and take over. You’re protecting everything he’s been working on.” Hyun Oh successfully covered the 9 PM news and breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Jae Yong had regained consciousness.
THIS JUST BROKE ME💔😭
“I was scared too”😭💔ofc her heart must have sank hearing the accident then seeing him cry like that🥺Eunho was holding up just for Hyunoh cuz he has been through bigger trauma but JUST COULDN’T ANYMORE😭💔#LeeJinwook #ShinHaesun #DearHyeri #DearHyeriEp12 pic.twitter.com/QgTGwUTHRL— Fi🌸#DearHyeri 🦋 (@Fifi1700) October 29, 2024
Eun Ho met with her doctor and revealed that Hyeri’s personality was no longer appearing. She expressed her desire to have a good farewell with Hyeri. The scene then shifted to Hyun Oh’s home, where everyone who had known Hyeri had gathered. When Eun Ho asked Kang Joo Yeon (Kang Hoon) what she wanted to say to Hyeri, Joo Yeon replied, “I’ll be happy, Hyeri. Thank you for helping me and my mom realize how precious life is.” Min Young (Oh Kyung Hwa) tearfully expressed her reluctance to say goodbye to Hyeri, but Eun Ho responded, “Hey, you’re amazing. I’m Joo Eun Ho. Let’s be friends.”
Hyun Oh watched this scene with a gentle smile and then surprised everyone by saying to Eun Ho, “Eun Ho, let’s get married.” Eun Ho was startled and asked him if he was serious. Hyun Oh reiterated his proposal, saying, “Let’s get married, Joo Eun Ho. I think I need to marry you, Joo Eun Ho.” Finally realizing that Hyun Oh was proposing, Eun Ho hugged him happily, saying, “Yes, I want to. More than anything.”
Dear Hyeri has delivered unique comfort and resonance to viewers by tackling the subject of dissociative identity disorder. The drama also seamlessly incorporated two romantic relationships, creating a heartwarming and exciting viewing experience.
“you know what? i like you the most. what about you?”
“yes, of course. i feel the same way, joo hyeri.”#DearHyeri #DearHyeriEp12 pic.twitter.com/r4iPJxrwTO
— hysn (@shnhysn) October 29, 2024
While many viewers were satisfied with the finale, some viewers expressed that the ending could have been stronger, particularly in terms of the second male lead’s storyline and the exploration of dissociative identity disorder. Look at the viewer reaction below.
Have never been disappointed with any kdrama episode, the way I am with this #DearHyeriEp12 #DearHyeri pic.twitter.com/o0ay52HAUy
— Aut3t (@FunwithT3T) October 29, 2024
In other words,let’s pretend that psychiatric disorders are purely emotional in nature and toxicly convince ourselves that ignoring the past and the pain it caused us will make us feel better.Truly a wonderful lesson writernim😐#DearHyeriEp12#DearHyeri
pic.twitter.com/F8bmzHCDfW— アンナ🌸❤ (@Anna111745) October 29, 2024
Not only did she decide to get back with the biggest red flag in the entire universe, but she did it knowing she was leaving such a beauty in a suit and tie free to roam. Kang Hoon, the refined and finest man that you are#DearHyeriEp11#DearHyeri pic.twitter.com/X67y9wZnhw
— アンナ🌸❤ (@Anna111745) October 28, 2024
Enjoyed #DearHyeri so much despite its seeming imperfections. Its creative direction is very experimental and poetic. Hence, sometimes, I needed time to unpack the message of different scenes. This tackles the complexities of life and human emotions. Overall, ’twas a good watch! pic.twitter.com/1f6Nrfmqes
— c ⚓︎ (@k_dramaship) October 29, 2024
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