[E-Daily Starin, Reporter Choi Hee-jae ] Gong Hyo-jin, Jung Joon-won, and Lee Sang-i gathered in one scene, creating a tense atmosphere with a gunshot heard in the closing moments.

In Episode 9 of the MBC Friday-Saturday drama “Married Woman Killer,” which aired on the 28th, it was revealed that Kwon Tae-sung (played by Jung Joon-won) had been kidnapped by Sergei (played by Shin Hyun-soo) just before he was about to witness Yoo Bo-na (played by Gong Hyo-jin) being shot, creating a breathless sense of tension for viewers.
The episode recorded a viewership rating of 9.0% nationwide and 8.7% in the Seoul metropolitan area, according to Nielsen Korea, securing the top spot among Friday-Saturday dramas. In particular, the closing scene—in which Lee Dong-jin (played by Lee Sang-yi) desperately chases Jang Eun-hak (played by Kim Min-sang) before coming to a halt and aiming his gun, while Yoo Bo-na prepares to take a sniper shot at Jang Eun-hak as he flees from the building’s rooftop—saw the viewership rating surge to a peak of 11.4%.
In that episode, Yoo Bo-na headed home, furious upon hearing that Sergei had gone to see Kwon Tae-sung. As she walked, she recalled that day four years ago when she had gone to a meeting with Yeon Chang-bok (played by Lee Kyu-seop) while pregnant. Though she hesitated to take the shot out of concern for the baby in her womb, Yoo Bo-na seemed to make up her mind and took aim at Yeon Chang-bok. However, the unexpected appearance of Yeon Chang-bok’s son sent the situation into a new direction.

Meanwhile, upon hearing the news of Yeon Chang-bok’s escape, Kwon Tae-sung headed to the Haegong-dong boarding house. Just as Kwon Tae-sung was about to open the rooftop door, Sergei struck him, allowing Yoo Bo-na to narrowly escape a life-threatening crisis where her true identity was nearly exposed to her husband. Later, Sergei shot Yeon Chang-bok instead of Yoo Bo-na, and Yoo Bo-na was enraged by Sergei’s cruelty as he pulled the trigger while the son watched.
Sergei also kidnapped Kwon Tae-sung and took him to the mountains, threatening him: “You’d better stop taking an interest in Kingfisher. If you break your promise, your family could be in danger.” That was the moment the reason Kwon Tae-sung had suddenly halted his investigation into Kingfisher was revealed. After returning home, Kwon Tae-sung learned of Yoo Bo-na’s pregnancy, and the sight of the couple—who had each kept their secrets to protect one another—evoked a sense of tenderness.
This was followed by a three-way confrontation between Yoo Bo-na, Kwon Tae-sung, and Sergei. Upon hearing about his wife’s past—which he had been unaware of—Kwon Tae-sung could not hide his mixed feelings. In response to Sergei’s provocation, Kwon Tae-sung remained unwavering, stating, “What matters isn’t the past, but the present.”
Later, Yoo Bo-na and Sergei engaged in a fierce physical struggle on the rooftop. Sergei provoked Yoo Bo-na by saying, “For killers like us, having something to protect is a fatal weakness,” further fueling curiosity about their mysterious connection.
Meanwhile, Lee Dong-jin was shocked to learn that Jang Eun-hak, who had murdered his parents, had been released from prison. Jang Eun-hak had received a lenient sentence for manslaughter and was paroled a month ago. The drama’s suspense intensified when it was revealed that Jang Eun-hak was the very client that Durumi Electronics’ Sales Team 3 was scheduled to meet.
Toward the end of the episode, Lee Dong-jin lay in wait near the furniture workshop where Jang Eun-hak worked and then gave chase. Jang Eun-hak, who was drunk, returned to the workshop and stabbed the owner with a knife. A tense alley chase ensued between Lee Dong-jin and Jang Eun-hak, and Lee Dong-jin, overcome with rage as he thought of his parents, aimed his gun at him. Adding to the hair-trigger tension were Yoo Bo-na, aiming a sniper rifle from the rooftop, and Kwon Tae-sung, who had just arrived on the scene. Curiosity about today’s episode soared following the shocking ending, where the fates of all three characters diverged with a single gunshot.
“The Married Woman Killer” is a drama depicting the struggles of a working mom with the deadliest job in the world as she fights to maintain a work-life balance. It airs on the 15th at 9:50 p.m. It also airs on the 29th at 9:50 p.m.