SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama “The Fiery Priest 2” captivates audiences with the intense performances of Kim NamGil and Kim SungKyun. Episode 2, aired on November 9, garnered high ratings with 10.6% in the metropolitan area, 10.1% nationwide, 3.6% among viewers aged 20-49, and a peak of 14.1%, according to Nielsen Korea.
In this episode, Chae DoWoo, a seminary student, gets caught in a fight while meeting disabled students under the orders of Lee SangYeon. Meanwhile, Chae DoWoo’s story unfolds as he pretends that Goo JaYoung (Kim HyeongSeo) is his girlfriend in a strategy to capture their superiors. Kim HaeIl and Goo DaeYoung make a dramatic entrance as the warehouse doors suddenly open, and they take down a group of adversaries with powerful ‘Stone Head’ and nunchuck action sequences. The scene where Kim HaeIl and Goo DaeYoung capture a fleeing ‘Eel’ and interrogate the boss adds to the tension.
However, at that moment, Goo JaYoung, arriving with other police officers, knocks down ‘Eel’ and declares the arrest of the two, shouting, “If you say one more word, I’ll shoot you both! Hands up!” The ‘shocking arrest’ ending, where Kim HaeIl and Goo DaeYoung are dragged away by Goo JaYoung, intrigues the viewers.
Additionally, it is revealed that Park KyungSun (Lee HaNee), who was arrested in the United States, was actually aiding Father Bernardo, who has the mission of ‘Bellato,’ at the request of Kim HaeIl in capturing the core of an evil cartel. Alongside this, Nam DooHeon (Seo HyunWoo), who had an interest in the trio that took down a drug distributor in Gudam-gu, meets with Yongsa-pa boss Park DaeJang (Yang HyunMin) to assess the value of utilizing a new boss, heightening the tension. Kim HongSik (Sung Jun), who arrives in Busan, exacts brutal revenge on corrupt police officer Hyun TeamJang (Lee JuWon), revealing the gruesome nature of his character.
Lastly, Goo JaYoung, who actively carried out her mission to capture the upper ranks of ‘Eel,’ displayed her inherent charisma at a decisive moment, maximizing the story’s tension. With expectations rising for the upcoming developments, “The Fiery Priest 2” is set to continue drawing viewers’ interest. Anticipation is high for the new developments and unpredictable twists awaiting in this drama.
