'Secret Angel' starring Jang Woo Hyuk has roped in 1.2 million viewers in one day!

Jang Woo Hyuk's agency stated on the 23rd that the first episode of the Chinese drama drew in over a million viewers in one day setting a new record. 'Secret Angel' premiered on the 21st, and will continue to release episodes weekly through the website Sohu.

Fans who saw the drama commented, "As expected, Hallyu star Jang Woo Hyuk's strength. Jang Woo Hyuk, who shows charisma and humor at once, is the best!" and "Jang Woo Hyuk just works out in China. The drama is as entertaining as I thought it would be."

Jang Woo Hyuk himself also had something to say about the popularity of the drama, "Hearing that 1.2 million viewed in one day really reminds me that China is a big land. I'll be happy if people could have fun watching it as I had working hard filming. The director, staff, Kim So Eun, Chen Xiang, Girls Day's Yura, and all the other actors worked very very hard. Please have fun watching 'Secret Angel'."

The star, who plays a dark charismatic part in the drama, is reported to have gone on a diet to develop ab muscles for his role showing his passion for the project. 'Secret Angel' is being broadcast in 27 provinces and through digital television on Sohu.com on Wednesday's at 1PM KST.