tvN’s ‘That Guy is a Black Dragon’ is set to conclude today (24th), and Moon Ga-young, Choi Hyun-wook, Lim Se-mi, and Kwak Si-yang shared heartfelt farewell messages filled with infinite respect for their loyal viewers.
tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘That Guy is a Black Dragon’ (directed by Lee Soo-hyun/written by Kim Soo-yeon/produced by Studio N/planned by Studio Dragon) tells the story of ‘Department Head Killer’ team leader Baek Soo-jung, who suffers from a first love that has become a dark history, and ‘third-generation chaebol’ department head Ban Joo-yeon, who lives while hiding her inner fan persona, the Black Dragon. The drama depicts a sweet reunion of first love as the two, who met in an online game as children and left with the worst connection, meet again at work.
‘That Guy is a Black Dragon’ has recorded TOP 1 for four consecutive weeks in 109 countries, including major countries such as the USA, Brazil, Mexico, France, Australia, and India on the global OTT platform Rakuten Viki. It also topped the Korean drama category on Japan's Unext and Indonesia's Video, and Vietnam's FPT Play, proving its addictive romantic comedy appeal. Additionally, it has achieved the highest viewership ratings in the 2049 demographic across all cable and general programming channels, receiving overwhelming love both domestically and internationally.
Moon Ga-young, who once again proved her status as a global rom-com queen through her role as ‘Baek Soo-jung’, expressed her gratitude, saying, “I sincerely thank you for taking the precious time to be with our work. I believe that the love you added made Soo-jung and Joo-yeon appear even cuter and more lovable.” She continued, “I hope that through our work, you were able to smile a little, remember small forgotten memories, or think of hobbies you’ve been putting off for the future. I will support you to live a life like the Black Dragon, enjoying what you love to the fullest,” emphasizing the message of ‘love what you love freely’ that runs through the work.
Choi Hyun-wook, who portrayed the ‘Ban Joo-yeon’ character with charm and depth, causing a ‘Black Dragon fever’, expressed his gratitude to the viewers, saying, “I truly thank the viewers who loved the drama and immersed themselves in it.” He added, “I hope everyone finds happiness in their favorite hobbies and work. I will strive to greet you with another good work. Thank you once again!”
Meanwhile, Lim Se-mi, who played ‘Seo Ha-jin’ and provided solid performances as a supportive sister to Soo-jung while showcasing a candid adult romance with Shin-won, began her farewell by saying, “Thank you for watching ‘That Guy is a Black Dragon’ with love.” She continued, “You are special, and I hope you don’t forget that there are many people in the world who support you and care about you. I hope to meet you again!” comforting the viewers with her warm farewell message.
Kwak Si-yang, who captivated viewers with his bold romance with Ha-jin and poignant moments of pure love as ‘Kim Shin-won’, expressed his bittersweet feelings about the show’s conclusion, saying, “I feel a great sense of loss as ‘That Guy is a Black Dragon’ comes to an end, but I am happy and grateful for all the love and attention you have given us.” He added, “Please continue to watch until the end, and I sincerely thank everyone who has sent warm love and support.”
In the 10th episode, Seo Ha-jin (played by Lim Se-mi) and Kim Shin-won (played by Kwak Si-yang) faced a breakup, and the fired Ban Joo-yeon (played by Choi Hyun-wook) defied his grandmother to return as department head for Baek Soo-jung (played by Moon Ga-young), creating a thrilling cliffhanger. Whether Baek Soo-jung and Ban Joo-yeon will overcome various crises and achieve a happy ending, and whether the Ha-jin and Shin-won couple will confirm their feelings and continue their romance, can be confirmed in the 11th episode and the final episode airing today (24th).
tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘That Guy is a Black Dragon’ episodes 11 and the final episode will air consecutively from 8:50 PM on the 24th.
