2PM's Juno stars in 'Teppun Trading', gaining popularity with high ratings and thrilling plot twists, showcasing his character's growth.
October/20/2025 18:40
*This article contains content related to the drama's story. Juno from 2PM, currently starring in the tvN weekend drama 'Teppun Trading', is causing a tremendous storm of popularity at an incredible speed. The 4th episode, aired yesterday (19th) in Korea, achieved a national household average of 9%, a peak of 9.8%, an average of 8.5% in the metropolitan area, and a peak of 9.4% (according to Nielsen Korea's paid platform standards), ranking first in the same time slot including cable and comprehensive channels. The target viewer rating for ages 2049 also recorded a national average of 2.4% and a peak of 2.7%, maintaining first place across all channels including terrestrial broadcasting. In this episode, Kang Teppun (Juno) is depicted taking exhilarating revenge against Pyo Bakho (Kim Sangho) with 'one unit'. The scene where Teppun, who collapsed due to a contract line, changes the calculation from meters to yards and firmly retaliates against Pyo Merchant Ship, refreshes the viewers' spirits. With the line 'It's interesting, businessman!', Juno's character becomes even more solidified. Following this, Teppun and Oh Mison (Kim Minha) head to Busan to meet Jeong Charan (Kim Haeun) at the international market to explore new export opportunities. There, they meet Park Yooncheol (Jin Seonggyu), the president of 'Shupak Safety Shoes', who showcases the performance of safety shoes that withstand fire and iron pipes, bringing laughter. Teppun's unpredictable trading life delivers both laughter and tension. However, sweet achievements are short-lived, as Teppun's house is put up for auction on Christmas morning, facing another crisis. Nevertheless, with a burning gaze, he returns to Teppun Trading, preparing for a new 'life shot' and regaining hope. 'Teppun Trading' is gaining popularity every episode with unpredictable developments and the perfectly synchronized performances of Juno and Kim Minha.
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