Weekly TV Top10: Will ‘Lovely Runner’ Be the Next Blockbuster After ‘Queen of Tears’?

Drama Ranking for 4th Week of April

tvN’s Queen of Tears concluded its run on a high note, securing the top spot with a remarkable viewership rating of 24.9%. The finale not only surpassed the ratings of Crash Landing on You but also claimed the title of the highest-rated drama in tvN’s history. Following closely, Lovely Runner secured the second position. Although its ratings weren’t as high, it has sparked significant buzz online, particularly for the dynamic chemistry between Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon. In third place, MBC’s Chief Detective 1958 maintained its position, with expectations for a ratings boost post-Queen of Tears. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Goodbye Earth debuted at number five, receiving a lukewarm reception. Critics have pointed out its weak plot and scattered development, though the performance of lead actress Ahn Eun Jin has been widely praised.

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TOP 10 Popular TV Drama Series

1. tvN Queen of Tears (Share 43.67%)
2. tvN Lovely Runner (Share 33.20%)
3. MBC Chief Detective 1958 (Share 5.37%)
4. SBS The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection (Share 1.93%)
5. Netflix Goodbye Earth (Share 1.93%)
6. Netflix Parasyte: The Grey (Share 1.74%)
7. KBS Beauty and Mr. Romantic (Share 1.69%)
8. Disney Plus Blood Free (Share 1.66%)
9. KBS Nothing Uncovered (Share 1.37%)
10. MBC The Third Marriage (Share 1.30%)

TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Drama Series

1. Kim Soo Hyun, Queen of Tears (Share 16.37%)
2. Kim Ji Won, Queen of Tears (Share 15.00%)
3. Byeon Woo Seok, Lovely Runner (Share 14.37%)
4. Kim Hye Yoon, Lovely Runner (Share 12.11%)
5. Park Sung Hoon, Queen of Tears (Share 3.24%)
6. Song Geon Hee, Lovely Runner (Share 1.96%)
7. Lee Je Hoon, Chief Detective 1958 (Share 1.91%)
8. Lee Mi Sook, Queen of Tears (Share 1.37%)
9. Im Soo Hyang, Beauty and Mr. Romantic (Share 1.05%)
10. Lee Joo Bin, Queen of Tears (Share 1.03%)

Non-Drama Ranking for 4th Week of April

Coupang Play’s SNL Korea Season 5 climbed to the top spot amidst controversy surrounding guest Gian 84’s smoking scene. MBC’s I Live Alone ranked fourth, with the diet transformations of Park Na Rae, Jeon Hyun Moo, and Lee Jang Woo drawing significant viewer interest.

TOP 10 Popular TV Non-Drama Series

1. Coupang Play SNL Korea Season 5 (Share 4.98%)
2. JTBC A Clean Sweep (Share 4.87%)
3. tvN You Quiz on the Block (Share 3.72%)
4. MBC I Live Alone (Share 3.62%)
5. ENA/SBS Plus I Am Solo (Share 3.59%)
6. JTBC/Wavve My Sibling’s Romance (Share 2.68%)
7. MBN Korea-Japan Singing Contest (Share 2.58%)
8. KBS Gag Concert (Share 2.42%)
9. Mnet I-LAND2 : N/a (Share 2.32%)
10. MBC Omniscient Interfering View (Share 2.25%)

TOP 10 Popular Casts in TV Non-Drama Series

1. Park Na Rae, I Live Alone (Share 1.44%)
2. Dustin Nippert, A Clean Sweep (Share 1.35%)
3. Gian 84, SNL Korea Season 5 (Share 1.21%)
4. Ryu Soo Young, Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant (Share 1.14%)
5. Lee Jang Woo, I Live Alone (Share 1.12%)
6. Zico, The Seasons – Zico’s Artist  (Share 1.07%)
7. Jeon Hyun Moo, I Live Alone (Share 0.99%)
8. Lee Jun, Omniscient Interfering View (Share 0.96%)
9. Weracle, Omniscient Interfering View (Share 0.95%)
10. Yoo Jae Suk, Whenever Possible (Share 0.93%)

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