Weekly TV Top10: ‘Serendipity’s Embrace’ Takes First Place for the First Time

Drama Ranking for 2nd Week of August

tvN’s Serendipity’s Embrace has claimed the top spot for the first time, with  Chae Jong Hyeop also securing first place in the cast rankings, while Kim So Hyun followed closely in second. Despite some criticism regarding its overall execution, the drama has resonated well with younger viewers. Meanwhile, tvN’s The Auditors, which aired its finale without any interruptions during the Olympic season, wrapped up in second place, peaking with an impressive 9.5% viewership rating for its final episode. The series will be succeeded by  Love Next Door, starringJung Hae In and Jung So Min. JTBC’s new weekend drama Romance in the House debuted at a strong third place. This family drama, which blends romance and mystery, received positive feedback following its premiere. SBS’s Good Partner maintained its fourth-place position even during a break in its airing. No Way Out: The Roulette on U+ Mobile TV also rose to sixth place amid positive responses from viewers.

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TOP 10 Popular TV Drama Series

1. tvN Serendipity’s Embrace (Share 21.18%)
2. tvN The Auditors (Share 14.92%)
3. JTBC Romance in the House (Share 8.44%)
4. SBS Good Partner (Share 7.58%)
5. tvN Love Next Door (Share 6.25%)
6. U+ Mobile TV No Way Out: The Roulette (Share 5.60%)
7. KBS Beauty and Mr. Romantic (Share 4.85%)
8. Disney Plus Red Swan (Share 4.29%)
9. Netflix Sweet Home 3 (Share 4.19%)
10. MBN Bad Memory Eraser (Share 4.07%)

TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Drama Series

1. Chae Jong Hyeop, Serendipity’s Embrace (Share 9.88%)
2. Kim So Hyun, Serendipity’s Embrace (Share 9.33%)
3. Shin Ha Kyun, The Auditors (Share 8.37%)
4. Jin Goo, The Auditors (Share 5.31%)
5. Ji Jin Hee, Romance in the House (Share 2.93%)
6. Son Naeun, Romance in the House (Share 2.82%)
7. Jung Moon Sung, The Auditors (Share 2.76%)
8. Jang Na Ra, Good Partner (Share 2.68%)
9. Kim Ji Soo, Romance in the House (Share 2.27%)
10. Kim Jae Joong, Bad Memory Eraser (Share 2.21%)

Non-Drama Ranking for 2nd Week of August

Um Tae Goo secured the top spot in the non-drama rankings, marking his dominance in both drama and variety shows. His appearance on tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, where he candidly shared stories from his early career and personal life, was met with a warm reception. Netflix’s The Influencer debuted in fourth place, generating buzz but also facing criticism for being too provocative and lowbrow.  Dex appeared in the rankings for two shows—tvN’s Fresh Off the Sea and Disney Plus’s The Zone: Survival Mission 3—earning praise for his dedication and charm on screen.

TOP 10 Popular TV Non-Drama Series

1. tvN You Quiz on the Block (Share 5.62%)
2. JTBC A Clean Sweep (Share 5.32%)
3. ENA/SBS Plus I Am Solo (Share 5.03%)
4. Netflix The Influencer (Share 3.87%)
5. MBC I Live Alone (Share 3.46%)
6. tvN Fresh of the Sea (Share 3.43%)
7. tvN Jinny’s Kitchen 2 (Share 2.77%)
8. JTBC Knowing Bros (Share 2.76%)
9. tvN DoReMi Market (Share 2.15%)
10. KBS Gag Concert (Share 2.03%)

TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Non-Drama Series

1. Um Tae Goo, You Quiz on the Block (Share 3.24%)
2. Dex, Fresh of the Sea (Share 2.61%)
3. Ahn Eun Jin, Fresh of the Sea (Share 1.57%)
4. Yoon Gai, I Live Alone (Share 1.52%)
5. Yum Jung Ah, Fresh of the Sea (Share 1.44%)
6. Lee Dae Ho, A Clean Sweep (Share 1.37%)
7. Kang Ho Dong, Knowing Bros (Share 1.18%)
8. Dex, The Zone: Survival Mission 3 (Share 1.16%)
9. Lee Su Geun, Knowing Bros (Share 1.14%)
10. Kim Seung Hyun, Lovers of Joseon (Share 1.11%)

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