Top 10 Most Popular Korean Dramas This Week
According to Nielsen Korea, the top 10 most popular Korean dramas this week are:
| Rank | Drama | Channel | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel del Luna | tvN | 12.0% |
| 2 | Arthdal Chronicles | tvN | 7.7% |
| 3 | Doctor John | SBS | 7.4% |
| 4 | Melting Me Softly | tvN | 4.3% |
| 5 | Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung | MBC | 4.2% |
| 6 | Vagabond | SBS | 3.9% |
| 7 | Perfume | KBS2 | 3.6% |
| 8 | When the Camellia Blooms | KBS2 | 3.4% |
| 9 | The Great Show | tvN | 3.3% |
| 10 | Catch the Ghost | tvN | 3.2% |
Highest-Rated Korean Dramas of the Year
The highest-rated Korean dramas of the year so far are:
| Rank | Drama | Channel | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel del Luna | tvN | 12.0% |
| 2 | Arthdal Chronicles | tvN | 7.7% |
| 3 | Doctor John | SBS | 7.4% |
| 4 | Melting Me Softly | tvN | 4.3% |
| 5 | Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung | MBC | 4.2% |
| 6 | Vagabond | SBS | 3.9% |
| 7 | Perfume | KBS2 | 3.6% |
| 8 | When the Camellia Blooms | KBS2 | 3.4% |
| 9 | The Great Show | tvN | 3.3% |
| 10 | Catch the Ghost | tvN | 3.2% |
Lowest-Rated Korean Dramas of the Year
The lowest-rated Korean dramas of the year so far are:
| Rank | Drama | Channel | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justice | KBS2 | 2.5% |
| 2 | Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life | KBS2 | 2.4% |
| 3 | My Absolute Boyfriend | SBS | 2.3% |
| 4 | Welcome 2 Life | MBC | 2.2% |
| 5 | Voice 3 | OCN | 2.1% |
| 6 | He is Psychometric | tvN | 2.0% |
| 7 | Liver or Die | KBS2 | 1.9% |
| 8 | The Secret Life of My Secretary | SBS | 1.8% |
| 9 | Abyss | tvN | 1.7% |
| 10 | My Fellow Citizens! | KBS2 | 1.6% |
Key Trends in Korean Drama Ratings
Some of the key trends in Korean drama ratings this year include:
- The rise of tvN as a major player in the Korean drama market. tvN has produced some of the most popular dramas of the year, including “Hotel del Luna,” “Arthdal Chronicles,” and “Melting Me Softly.”
- The continued popularity of historical dramas. Historical dramas have always been a popular genre in Korea, and this year has seen a number of successful historical dramas, including “Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung” and “The Great Show.”
- The increasing popularity of fantasy dramas. Fantasy dramas have become increasingly popular in Korea in recent years, and this year has seen a number of successful fantasy dramas, including “Arthdal Chronicles” and “Catch the Ghost.”
Future of Korean Drama Ratings
It is difficult to predict the future of Korean drama ratings, but there are a number of factors that could affect ratings in the coming years.
- The continued growth of streaming services. Streaming services are becoming increasingly popular in Korea, and this could lead to a decline in traditional TV viewership. However, streaming services could also provide new opportunities for Korean dramas to reach a wider audience.
- The rise of China as a major market for Korean dramas. China has become a major market for Korean dramas in recent years, and this could lead to an increase in the production of Korean dramas that appeal to Chinese audiences.
- The changing demographics of Korea. The demographics of Korea are changing, and this could lead to changes in the types of dramas that are popular. For example, the number of older viewers is increasing, and this could lead to an increase in the popularity of dramas that appeal to older viewers.
Conclusion
Korean drama ratings are a complex and ever-changing landscape. However, the trends that are currently emerging suggest that the future of Korean dramas is bright.
