Backstreet Rookie: Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung's series ratings dip significantly in Ep 5 amid backlash

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Ji Chang-wook is currently busy shooting for his ongoing K-drama, Backstreet Rookie, which has successfully aired 10 episodes so far! Yes, the SBS drama has been riddled with controversies but its also witnessing a steady growth, when it comes to the ratings.

Backstreet Rookie may be riddled with controversies ever since it began but the Ji Chang-wook and Kim Yoo-jung series continues to showcase good ratings. Moreover, viewers are now getting invested in the love story between Choi Dae-hyun (Chang-wook) and Jung Saet-byul (Yoo-jung).

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It was a bittersweet Saturday night on the small screen courtesy Ji Chang Wook and Kim Soo Hyun. Let's start with Ji Chang Wook's Backstreet Rookie.

*SPOILERS ALERT* Things are going to be anything but good for Cho Dae-hyun (Ji Chang-wook) in the upcoming episodes of Backstreet Rookie as he is going to face a crisis so big that his convenience store could be in major jeopardy. Viewers are aware of the real estate scandal that Jung Saet-byul (Kim Yoo-jung) had to go through which made her homeless while currently being taken under the wing of Dae-hyun's family home.

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Although Backstreet Rookie has been in the spotlight with over 6000 complaints regarding the premiere episode filed with the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KOCSC), the series is witnessing a steady rise in ratings over the past few episodes. The SBS drama stars Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung in the lead.

Backstreet Rookie is set to premiere its seventh episode tonight. While avid fans of the show look forward to it, the series struggles to shake off the controversy it landed in with the premiere episode.

Backstreet Rookie has faced its fair share of criticism over the course of six episodes, but the ratings continue to be at a steady pace in spite of the few glitches here and there. For the unversed, the SBS drama is headlined by Ji Chang-wook and Kim Yoo-jung.

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The world may seem incredibly imbalanced right now but one thing's for sure; we'll never run out of K-dramas to distract us from our real-life troubles. Currently, there are two shows that have viewers buzzing with anticipation and that's It's Okay to Not Be Okay and Backstreet Rookie.

Backstreet Rookie is facing its share of controversies. The show began on the wrong foot, inviting numerous complaints.

Ji Chang-wook, who became an instant fan-favourite with his lead act in popular shows like Healer and Suspicious Partner, continues to leave us mesmerised with his recent outing, Backstreet Rookie. Also starring Kim Yoo-jung, Backstreet Rookie traces the love story between a convenience store manager Choi Dae-hyun and his part-time employee, Jung Saet-byul.

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