: The episode recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 9.3% in South Korea, according to AGB Nielsen .
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: Reviewers from sites like Ready Steady Cut and The Review Geek praised the episode for its heartwarming tone and the emotional depth provided by Kim Seon-ho's performance in the epilogue. : The episode recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 9