Weekly TV Top10: ‘Queen of Tears’ Reigns Supreme Despite Kim Soo Hyun’s Scandal

Drama Ranking for 3rd Week of March

tvN’s Queen of Tears continues to heat up the charts, securing the top spot for three consecutive weeks amid rising popularity. Kim Ji Won and Kim Soo Hyun have also claimed the first and second spots in the cast rankings, respectively, hinting at the drama’s continued dominance. TVING’s Pyramid Game, which concluded in second place, has been met with praise for its finale. However, concerns have arisen over the drama’s game elements being imitated in real schools. MBC’s Wonderful World captured third place, with Cha Eun Woo’s character revelation drawing intrigue, despite disappointment over the re-emergence of an adultery plot. Netflix’s Chicken Nugget fell to fifth, facing backlash from Middle Eastern viewers over a scene deemed disrespectful to the Saudi royal family. SBS’s Flex x Cop wrapped up in sixth place, with news of a second season already creating buzz. Kim Ha Neul’s Nothing Uncovered and Lee Bo Young’s Hide made their debut at seventh and ninth places, respectively.

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TOP 10 Popular TV Drama Series

1. tvN Queen of Tears (Share 41.83%)
2. TVING Pyramid Game (Share 10.20%)
3. MBC Wonderful World (Share 6.13%)
4. tvN Wedding Impossible (Share 5.83%)
5. Netflix Chicken Nugget (Share 5.78%)
6. SBS Flex x Cop (Share 5.66%)
7. KBS Nothing Uncovered (Share 4.03%)
8. KBS Beauty and Mr. Romantic (Share 3.46%)
9. Coupang Play/JTBC Hide (Share 2.70%)
10. MBC The Third Marriage (Share 2.33%)

TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Drama Series

1. Kim Ji Won, Queen of Tears (Share 18.17%)
2. Kim Soo Hyun, Queen of Tears (Share 17.55%)
3. Cha Eun Woo, Wonderful World (Share 3.45%)
4. Jeon Jong Seo, Wedding Impossible (Share 3.20%)
5. Moon Sang Min, Wedding Impossible (Share 2.79%)
6. Ahn Bo Hyun, Flex x Cop (Share 2.68%)
7. Jang Da A, Pyramid Game (Share 2.60%)
8. Kim Nam Joo, Wonderful World (Share 2.48%)
9. Kim Ha Neul, Nothing Uncovered (Share 2.22%)
10. Bona, Pyramid Game (Share 1.88%)

 

Non-Drama Ranking for 3rd Week of  March

JTBC/Wavve’s My Sibling’s Romance has captured audiences with its fresh take on a dating show, continuing its lead in the rankings. MBC’s I Live Alone climbed to second place, with Park Seo Ham, riding high from Semantic Error, sharing his day-to-day life to significant interest. However, some viewers expressed disappointment over perceived lapses in hygiene.

TOP 10 Popular TV Non-Drama Series

1. JTBC/Wavve My Sibling’s Romance (Share 4.42%)
2. MBC I Live Alone (Share 4.32%)
3. TVING EXchange 3 (Share 3.86%)
4. Coupang Play SNL Korea Season 5 (Share 3.65%)
5. Netflix Physical: 100 Season 2 – Underground (Share 3.31%)
6. tvN You Quiz on the Block (Share 2.93%)
7. ENA/SBS Plus I Am Solo (Share 2.71%)
8. ENA/SBS Plus I Am Solo: Love Continues (Share 2.61%)
9. KBS Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant (Share 2.13%) 
10. SBS Running Man (Share 2.04%)

TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Non-Drama Series

1. Gian84, You Quiz on the Block (Share 2.29%)
2. Park Seo Han, I Live Alone (Share 1.56%)
3. Park Na Rae, I Live Alone (Share 1.56%)
4. Jennie, Apartment 404 (Share 1.12%)
5. Lee Yong Woo, My Sibling’s Romance (Share 0.96%)
6. Won Hyuk, Lovers of Joseon (Share 1.12%)
7. Jang Jae Hyun, You Quiz on the Block (Share 1.12%)
8. Kim Jin Soo, Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 – You Are My Destiny (Share 1.32%)
9. Kim Ji Won, DoReMi Market (Share 1.07%)
10. Yoo Jae Suk, Hangout with You (Share 0.97%)
11. Lee Yong Sik, Lovers of Joseon (Share 1.12%)

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