Drama Ranking for 2nd Week of October
tvN’s Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born has made a strong debut, taking the top spot. Despite some pre-broadcast controversies, the series has gained significant attention thanks to its standout performances. The second episode’s ratings nearly doubled from the premiere, jumping to 8.2%. All eyes are now on whether the drama can maintain its momentum in the coming weeks. SBS’s The Judge from Hell held steady at No. 2, maintaining over 10% viewership. Park Shin Hye continues to top the cast rankings, and with an extended 80-minute episode this week, the show is expected to keep its upward trend.
ENA’s Dear Hyeri took third place, with rising interest in the love triangle between Shin Hye Sun, Lee Jin Wook, and Kang Hoon. Meanwhile, Doubt, which marks Han Suk Kyu’s return to MBC, debuted at No. 4. Although it trails The Judge from Hell in viewership, the thriller is gaining traction online through its availability on multiple streaming platforms. Critics have praised both the cast’s performances and the series’ tight direction and screenplay. JTBC’s Family by Choice and A Virtuous Business landed in fifth and sixth place, respectively. Family by Choice has received feedback that its Wednesday two-episode format leaves viewers wanting more. The TVING spin-off series Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard from the Stranger universe debuted at No. 9.
TOP 10 Popular TV Drama Series
- tvN Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (Share 17.40%)
- SBS The Judge from Hell (Share 14.07%)
- ENA Dear Hyeri (Share 12.14%)
- MBC Doubt (Share 9.73%)
- JTBC Family by Choice (Share 8.16%)
- JTBC A Virtuous Business (Share 5.65%)
- Apple TV+ Pachinko Season 2 (Share 5.58%)
- Coupang Play What Comes After Love (Share 4.79%)
- TVING Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard (Share 4.31%)
- KBS Iron Family (Share 2.67%)
TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Drama Series
- Park Shin Hye, The Judge from Hell (Share 5.51%)
- Kim Tae Ri, Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (Share 5.37%)
- Shin Hye Sun, Dear Hyeri (Share 5.19%)
- Lee Jin Wook, Dear Hyeri (Share 4.00%)
- Han Suk Kyu, Doubt (Share 3.69%)
- Lee Min Ho, Pachinko Season 2 (Share 3.58%)
- Kim Jae Young, The Judge from Hell (Share 3.55%)
- Jung Chae Yeon, Family by Choice (Share 3.06%)
- Kim Min Ha, Pachinko Season 2 (Share 3.01%)
- Hwang In Youp, Family by Choice (Share 2.98%)
Non-Drama Ranking for 2nd Week of October
Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars concluded with a No. 1 finish. Though Napoli Matfia won first place, many fans believe the runner-up, Edward Lee, was the real standout of the competition. Netflix officially confirmed the second season of Culinary Class Wars on the 15th.
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TOP 10 Popular TV Non-Drama Series
- Netflix Culinary Class Wars (Share 25.23%)
- Coupang Play SNL Korea 6 (Share 3.97%)
- TVING RAP:PUBLIC (Share 2.63%)
- JTBC A Clean Sweep (Share 2.47%)
- tvN You Quiz on the Block (Share 2,46%)
- ENA/SBS Plus I Am Solo (Share 2.41%)
- Mnet Stage Fighter (Share 2.32%)
- tvN Three Meals a Day: Light (Share 1.90%)
- MBC I Live Alone (Share 1.82%)
- Channel A The Iron Squad W (Share 1.81%)
TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Non-Drama Series
- Anh Sung Jae, Culinary Class Wars (Share 3.68%)
- Paik Jong Won, Culinary Class Wars (Share 3.06%)
- Edward Lee, Culinary Class Wars (Share 3.01%)
- Kwon Seong Joon (Napoli Matfia), Culinary Class Wars (Share 2.62%)
- Choi Hyun Seok, Culinary Class Wars (Share 1.80%)
- Jung Hae In, You Quiz on the Block (Share 1.20%)
- Jang Shin Young, My Little Old Boy (Share 0.96%)
- Joo Won, SNL Korea 6 (Share 0.94%)
- Rain, SNL Korea 6 (Share 0.93%)
- Woo Ji Won, All By Myself (Share 0.93%)
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