Filing for Love made a strong impression from its very first episode, signaling a solid start.
The premiere, aired on April 25, drew attention with its unique setting centered on a corporate audit office, fast-paced storytelling, and tension-filled character dynamics. From the unpredictable first meeting between audit chief Joo In-a and ace auditor Noh Gi-jun to the unfolding case involving workplace misconduct, the balance between comedy and suspense heightened immersion.
'Filing for Love'. Photo by tvN.
The ratings also reflected a stable launch. It recorded an average of 4.8 percent and a peak of 6.6 percent in the Seoul metropolitan area, and an average of 4.4 percent with a peak of 6.0 percent nationwide. It ranked No.1 in its time slot across cable and general programming channels. It also secured first place in the key 20–49 demographic across all regions, demonstrating both buzz and competitiveness.
The episode followed Noh Gi-jun (Gong Myung), a rising ace auditor, as his trajectory is abruptly disrupted by the arrival of new audit chief Joo In-a (Shin Hye-sun). Having built his reputation by resolving major internal corruption cases, he is suddenly reassigned to Audit Team 3, which handles “workplace misconduct” cases, just as he is about to be promoted. His uneasy relationship with Joo In-a, who is avoided within the organization, further intensifies the tension.
The first case already proved complex. While Noh initially believed the alleged inappropriate relationship between employees to be a misunderstanding, Joo overturned his judgment. As the report turned out to be true, the situation reversed, and a chaotic incident involving an agitated informant toward the end heightened anticipation for the next episode.
The actors’ chemistry stood out as well. Shin Hye-sun convincingly portrayed the cold, principled Joo In-a, while Gong Myung captured the emotional shifts of Noh Gi-jun after his demotion. Their conflict and sharp exchanges formed the core axis of the drama.
Supporting characters, including Kim Jae-wook and Hong Hwa-yeon, along with the distinct personalities within the audit team, added depth to the narrative. A special appearance by Park Ha-sun also left a strong impression, reinforcing the early tension.
Episode 2 of Filing for Love airs on April 26.
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
* This article was manually prepared as a translated piece and later proofread and reviewed with the assistance of AI.
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