Starring Lee Jae Wook and Choi Seung Eun, "Last Summer" Actually Plummets to a 2% Rating

Kapanlagi.com - The latest KBS 2TV drama titled "Last Summer" began airing with disappointing results. Although it stars popular actors Lee Jae Wook, Choi Seung Eun, and Kim Gun Woo, the drama only recorded a 2% rating in its first two episodes.

According to Nielsen Korea data as of November 3, 2025, the second episode aired on November 2 recorded a 2.2% national rating, down from 2.7% in the first episode. This figure makes "Last Summer" one of the weakest openers in the SBS weekend slot, extending the streak of dramas with the lowest performance in recent months.

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1. "Last Summer Catat Rating Rendah Pada Penayangan Dua Episode Pertama

Lee Jae Wook and Choi Seung Eun in Last Summer/instagram.com/kbsdrama

The rating achievement of "Last Summer" is even lower than the previous drama titled "Twelve," which ended with 2.4%. This raises concerns about KBS's drama program strategy, which is shifting from family dramas to romantic dramas.

In comparison, the previous drama "Walking On Thin Ice," starring Lee Young Ae and Kim Young Kwang, managed to conclude its airing with a rating of 4.9%. This significant decline poses a major challenge for KBS in regaining viewer interest on weekends.

2. This Drama Tells the Story of Two Friends Who Reunite to Uncover the Secrets of Their First Love

Latest Drama KBS Last Summer/instagram.com/kbsdrama

"Last Summer" is a project from KBS's weekend drama lineup that attempts a new approach through a romantic story. This drama tells the tale of two childhood friends who reunite and reveal the secrets behind their first love.

Starring Lee Jae Wook as the twin characters Baek Do Ha and Baek Do Young, Choi Seung Eun as Song Ha Kyung, and Kim Gun Woo as lawyer Seo Soo Hyuk. The drama is directed by Min Yeon Hong (The Impossible Heir, Insider) and written by Jeon Yoo Ri (Kiss Sixth Sense, Radio Romance).

3. Tension Rises in Episode 2, as Song Ha Kyung Discovers a Mysterious Box

Portrait of Choi Seung Eun in Last Summer/instagram.com/acefactory.official

The second episode delves deeper into the main character's past relationships and unresolved emotional conflicts. Baek Do Ha is known to harbor a big secret related to his twin brother, Baek Do Young.

One of the standout scenes is when Song Ha Kyung daringly enters a flooded basement to retrieve a mysterious box. Inside, there is a name label reading 'Baek Do Young,' which adds to the story's mysterious plot. However, some viewers feel that the emotional shifts between scenes are too rapid.

4. "Last Summer" Receives Mixed Responses, Visuals and Cinematography Become the Main Attraction

Portrait of Lee Jae Wook and Choi Seung Eun in Last Summer/instagram.com/acefactory.official

The audience's reaction to this drama is very diverse. Many praise the acting and cinematography, but criticize the lack of appeal at the beginning of the story. Some believe that KBS has lost direction in determining the audience since shifting from family dramas to short dramas.

Nevertheless, "Last Summer" still garners attention on social media due to its cinematic visuals and poetic dialogue. Comments like "Feels like watching a movie" or "A romantic story that lingers" indicate the potential of this drama to rise through word of mouth.

This drama airs every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 on KBS 2TV. Don’t miss it, KLovers!

(kpl/awk)