[Ratings] "Return" Holds Mostly Steady Despite Recent Drama

On the latest episode of SBS drama "Return", Park Jin-hee, the new Choi Ja-hye, sheared off her locks into an edgy hair 'do, beginning her on screen run as Go Hyun-jung's replacement.

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As the drama continues, Nielsen Korea nationwide puts the 15th an 16th episodes at 12.8% and 17.0% respectively, a slight 0.4% decrease from last week's 17.4%. Thhe in episode ratings high clocked in at 20.4%.

"Return" is in the midst of adapting to recent changes involving Go Hyun-jung stepping down as Choi Ja-hye after highly publicized disagreements with production. Park Jin-hee swiftly took the role and the drama resumed filming. The status of the altercations that took place between Go Hyun-jung differ deending on whose side speaks. Safe to say, there were disagreements and the result is the actress departed her role.

Ratings have fallen slightly, perhaps reflecting the controversy, the airing of the Pyeongchang Olympics, or a variety of other reasons.

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