Weekly TV Top 10: Romance Rules as ‘Love Scout’ Surpasses ‘When the Stars Gossip’

Drama Ranking for 2nd Week of January

Netflix’s Squid Game 2 has secured its position at #1 for the third consecutive week, though the buzz around the series shows signs of cooling. The series made headlines when star Park Gyu Young’s Instagram post sparked speculation about potential season 3 spoilers. SBS’s romance drama Love Scout has climbed to second place, nearly doubling its ratings. The show’s leads Lee Joon Hyuk and Han Ji Min dominated the cast rankings, claiming first and second place respectively. Viewers have particularly responded to Lee Joon Hyuk’s long-awaited return to the romance genre.

JTBC’s period drama The Tale of Lady Ok maintains steady popularity at third place, with growing interest in Choo Young Woo, who stars opposite Lim Ji Yeon. tvN’s highly anticipated When the Stars Gossip has dropped to fourth place, with ratings plummeting to 2%. Despite being in its early episodes, viewers have criticized the show for being scattered in its storytelling and lacking romantic chemistry, suggesting it tries to accomplish too much at once. TVING’s The Queen Who Crowns debuted at fifth place, though the series has faced backlash over its handling of female cast members’ explicit scenes.

TOP 10 Popular TV Drama Series

1. Netflix Squid Game 2 (Share 35.20%)
2. SBS Love Scout (Share 13.57%)
3. JTBC The Tale of Lady Ok (Share 10.68%)
4. tvN When the Stars Gossip (Share 8.90%)
5. TVING The Queen Who Crowns (Share 8.46%)
6. MBC Motel California (Share 6.27%)
7. Channel A Check-in Hanyang (Share 2.59%)
8. KBS Iron Family (Share 1.91%)
9. Disney Plus Unmasked (Share 1.73%)
10. ENA Namib (Share 1.67%)

TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Drama Series

1. Lee Joon Hyuk, Love Scout (Share 6.68%)
2. Han Ji Min, Love Scout (Share 5.70%)
3. Choo Young Woo, The Tale of Lady Ok (Share 5.60%)
4. Lim Ji Yeon, The Tale of Lady Ok (Share 5.03%)
5. Cha Joo Young, The Queen Who Crowns (Share 4.83%)
6. Lee Se Young, Hotel California (Share 3.82%)
7. Lee Hyun Wook, The Queen Who Crowns (Share 2.50%)
8. Lee Min Ho, When the Stars Gossip (Share 3.26%)
9. Lee Jung Jae, Squid Game 2 (Share 3.21%)
10. Na In Woo, Hotel California (Share 3.16%)

Non-Drama Ranking for 2nd Week of January

tvN’s You Quiz on the Block topped the non-drama rankings, boosted by guest Song Hye Kyo’s appearance. The episode marked Song’s first talk show appearance in 23 years, drawing viewer support as she addressed various rumors and shared personal stories.

TOP 10 Popular TV Non-Drama Series

1. tvN You Quiz on the Block (Share 5.42%)
2. ENA/SBS Plus I Am Solo (Share 3.89%)
3. MBC I Live Alone (Share 3.17%)
4. Wavve Game of Blood 3 (Share 2.87%)
5. JTBC Knowing Bros (Share 2.74%)
6. JTBC Please Take Care of My Refrigerator Season 2 (Share 2.73%)
7. MBN King of Singers 2 (Share 2.27%)
8. Channel A My Golden Kids (Share 2.25%)
9. tvN GBRB Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation (Share 2.04%)
10. ENA/SBS Plus I am Solo, Love Forever (Share 1.94%)

TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Non-Drama Series

1. Song Hye Kyo, You Quiz on the Block (Share 2.14%)
2. D.O, GBRB Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation (Share 2.14%)
3. Sim Hyeon Sub, Lovers of Joseon (Share 2.14%)
4. Seo Jang Hoon, Knowing Bros (Share 1.82%)
5. Lee Kwang Soo, GBRB Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation (Share 2.14%)
6. Lee Joon Hyuk, Whenever Possible (Share 1.89%)
7. Key, I Live Alone (Share 1.98%)
8. Jo Aram, I Live Alone (Share 1.98%)
9. Han Ji Min, Whenever Possible (Share 1.89%)
10. Ha Seung Jin, Knowing Bros (Share 1.89%)

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