Drama viewership ratings for the week of Feb. 20-26, 2017
by HeadsNo2
Defendant hasn’t managed to beat the record it already set for itself, but it stuck firmly to that very impressive 22.2% this week, which should still count as a win. That meant that Hwarang was left to finish its run at an okay 7.9%, while Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People saw a small jump upward to 11.5%, which seems well deserved.
Meanwhile, Chief Kim managed to break its own record at 17.8% with its odd episode, but just barely. It’s still the biggest player in the Wednesday-Thursday slot, with Missing 9 barely in the running and Saimdang, Light’s Diary at least getting double digits in its even episode.
But the big premiere of the weekend goes to JTBC’s Strong Woman Do Bong-soon, which started off plenty strong at 3.8%, but seemed to skyrocket to 5.8% in its second episode. It’s a big deal for the show itself, but also a big deal for JTBC, since their recent dramas haven’t been high earners as far as numbers are concerned, though they’ve been critically acclaimed. But with Do Bong-soon, it seems like JTBC may be able to give tvN a run for its money, especially with Tomorrow With You underperforming by the network’s usual standards (the two aren’t competing in the same time slot, but on the same days). Best of luck to all the weekend shows, since the competition has just gotten fiercer.
Drama viewership ratings for the week of Feb. 20-26, 2017
Ep. # | Station | Rating | |
Monday, Feb. 20 | |||
Hwarang | 19 | KBS | 7.6% |
Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People | 7 | MBC | 11.4% |
Defendant | 9 | SBS | 21.4% |
Introverted Boss | 9 | tvN | 1.6% |
Tuesday, Feb. 21 | |||
Hwarang | 20 | KBS | 7.9% |
Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People | 8 | MBC | 11.5% |
Defendant | 10 | SBS | 22.2% |
Introverted Boss | 10 | tvN | 1.9% |
Wednesday, Feb. 22 | |||
Chief Kim | 9 | KBS | 17.8% |
Missing 9 | 11 | MBC | 4.1% |
Saimdang, Light’s Diary | 9 | SBS | 9.8% |
Thursday, Feb. 23 | |||
Chief Kim | 10 | KBS | 17.2% |
Missing 9 | 12 | MBC | 4.6% |
Saimdang, Light’s Diary | 10 | SBS | 10.1% |
Friday, Feb. 24 | |||
Strong Woman Do Bong-soon | 1 | JTBC | 3.8% |
Tomorrow With You | 7 | tvN | 1.6% |
Saturday, Feb. 25 | |||
Laurel Tree Tailors | 53 | KBS | 30.9% |
Blow Breeze | 52 | MBC | 22.7% |
Father, I’ll Take Care of You | 30 | MBC | 11.5% |
Our Gap-soon | 48 | SBS | 8.9% |
Our Gap-soon | 49 | SBS | 18.2% |
Strong Woman Do Bong-soon | 2 | JTBC | 5.8% |
Voice | 11 | OCN | 4.4% |
Tomorrow With You | 8 | tvN | 1.1% |
Sunday, Feb. 26 | |||
Laurel Tree Tailors | 54 | KBS | 35.8% |
Blow Breeze | 53 | MBC | 26.3% |
Father, I’ll Take Care of You | 31 | MBC | 13.1% |
Voice | 12 | OCN | 5.1% |
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1 Bo Young
February 26, 2017 at 3:05 AM
Congrats to Strong woman on their Strong ratings! So deserving, I'm glad they're breaking records with it. Park Bo Young is back! :D
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2 hyanggi
February 26, 2017 at 3:08 AM
Wow, SWDBS is off to a very impressive start. I need to open my 4th dimension door to start this one, I've heard plenty of compliments so far. A bit sad that Age of Youth hadn't been able to get this type of rating then.
TvN please don't do anything to TWY, it's not a failureee!
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3 reset
February 26, 2017 at 3:18 AM
so I've watch tomorrow with you and I somehow agree with the rating, I am sorry, In my opinion it's good but it's not demanding me to watch it if I got other things to do.
It's in the middle of good promise with nothing to look on when I realised I don't care about any of them, yes they are handsome and beautiful, I can looked at them when I see the drama play but watch it by myself just make me confused of the purpose of the story,
Idk the end goal I wanted from the cause I don't symphatised with the problem itself,
It's feels like Gobllin without the chliffhanger
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4 celine
February 26, 2017 at 3:22 AM
I am happy for the cast and crew of SWDBS. I also find it hilarious that it was able to achieve its rating goal in just Episode 1. They must have not expected to get those numbers in just week one. I have this mental image of PBY, PHS, and JS holding a meeting and planning how to make good on their ratings promise and setting new ratings goal. LOL Congrats to the cast and crew!
On the other hand, it is so painful to watch TWY slip lower each week. I hope it can still rise to somewhere like 2-3%.
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5 DBRooter
February 26, 2017 at 3:24 AM
I usually don't watch shows that air but couldn't resist watching Park Bo Young so started SWDBS. I wasn't sure about PHS as lead since I love JiSoo more but I should say I am really impressed about PHS. This is the first drama I see him in ( didn't want to check Hwarang because of the average reviews at DB) but something about his acting, smile and mannerism is attractive and really magnetic.
May be I am falling for the umpteenth actor and in for another crush period but hey my love for an actor is never ever based on his popularity( like LMH who I don't hate but don't appreciate as a magnetic actor) but based on his talent. I must admit that PHS has that pull! I would also like to see Jo Jung Suk on screens soon!!
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6 Xyxy1988
February 26, 2017 at 3:26 AM
Strong Woman Do Bong Soon currently holds the highest rating pilots in any General Cable Dramas......
1. JTBC Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (Pilot : February. 24, 2017) - 3.829
2. JTBC Cruel Palace - War of Flowers (Pilot : March.23,2013) - 3.058
3. JTBC My Wife is having an Affair this Week (Pilot: Oct.28,2016) - 2.653
4. JTBC Mirror of the Witch (Pilot: May.23,2016) - 2.606
5. JTBC Secret Love Affair (Pilot: May.13,2014) - 2.574
6. JTBC FantastiC (Sept.2,2016) - 2.237
7. JTBC Maids (2014 Pilot: Dec.12,2014) - 2.14
8. JTBC My Neighbor's Wife (Pilot : October. 14, 2013) - 1.722
9. JTBC Yoona's Street (Pilot : May. 19, 2014) - 1.616
10. JTBC Padam Padam - The sound of His and Her heartbeat (Pilot : November. 5, 2011) - 1.601
....and the second most watched General Cable drama ever!
1. Childless Comfort (JTBC) 9.230
2. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (JTBC) 5.758
3. Secret Love Affair (JTBC) 5.372
4. Maids (JTBC) 4.725
5. Firstborn (JTBC) 4.641
6. Cruel Palace (JTBC) 4.319
7. This is my True Story (TV Chosun) 3.989*
8. A Wife's Credentials (JTBC) 3.414
9. My Wife is Having an affair this Week (JTBC) 3.351
10. Tears of Heaven (MBN) 3.305
*Weekly drama anthology, not series.
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7 mary
February 26, 2017 at 3:34 AM
I'm so happy for jtbc. They're like the tortoise in that fable. Slowly but consistently working on good shows. :)
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8 Xyxy1988
February 26, 2017 at 3:36 AM
JTBC has been waiting so long for this to happen. In the recent years, JTBC has been the last among all General Cable networks (alongside with Channel A, MBN and TV Chosun) ratings wise getting only 1% average. Their dramas are not as good as tvN's ratings wise, though they get netizens'attention. But now, they're variety shows are rating 4%, their news and current affairs programs are just behind KBS, and they are now getting more than 2% daily average rating. I think, it's about time for JTBC to shine in the drama kingdom. I really appreciate their effort in taking risks.
I remember the time when the public and the critics of the government had feared JTBC when it was launched together with the other General Cable networks. Now, JTBC is the most loved network, and South Koreans are now giving the love that the network deserves.
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9 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
February 26, 2017 at 3:40 AM
Father I'll Take Care of You deserves higher rating. Dont know what is wrong with the low rating, it is basically has all the elements of weekend family drama. Dong Hui-Song Jeon are cuties yet so pitiful. SPOILER : Library kiss this week! lol? The only daughter of the family coming back, she is so arrogant, just like the second son. Jeong Eun has become my favourite character, looks like she will be the first one to puzzle everything later.
Our Gabsoon will not get more than 20% rating, I guess. I believe if the drama just followed the original air time, they will hardly stays 10 digits. Anyway, cannot wait for Father Is Strange to kick off. Here is the first teaser if anyone is curious?
https://youtu.be/gbPivLNjjjY ;
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10 Cherry
February 26, 2017 at 3:48 AM
I honestly feel like i'm the only one thats obsessed with Tomorrow with you. The show is so beautifully crafted, with their relationship in the centre, and I honestly feel as though I am growing with them. Their relationship is so raw, and hilarious to watch. I don't understand their ratings.
And I've also been looking forward to Strong Woman, as I love Park Bo Young's previous shows, but I just didn't connect with the first episode. I felt like the show was in fast pace, and missed the opportunity to give a story to the characters. I didn't get the chance to fall in love with the characters, instead we were driven directly into the plot of her being strong, and that's it.
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11 Pocket_Rocket
February 26, 2017 at 4:00 AM
Park Bo Young should be a national treasure.
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12 yrlvv
February 26, 2017 at 4:15 AM
Its the first time both OCN and JTBC beat Tvn. Both tvn dramas right now are 1% while ocn 5%, jtbc 5%
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13 NewComerDb
February 26, 2017 at 4:42 AM
Congrats For High Rating SWDBS.they deserve it.i really really really love this drama like love from the first sight and i hope the quality(please)dont let me down in second half like other drama because you have my heart now.i dont want it to be second hwa**ng(i hate when i love drama from beginning and now hating it.give me back my 20 hours :v ).and idk what happen with TVN rating nowadays.hope it will be back to 3-4% range after their mondays and friday drama finished.(but their drama still have good quality wise)it just maybe their timing isnt right to airing TWY and Introverted Boss (?).
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14 WishfulToki
February 26, 2017 at 5:42 AM
So, I've picked up Introverted Boss again... and actually liked it before the re-writing from episode 5 (I know, I'm weird). But these numbers. Ouch.
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15 Bùi Quốc Khánh
February 26, 2017 at 6:25 AM
Dropped My Shy Boss, the directing is so annoying and negligent. I can't watch it anymore.
I totally understand why TWY can't do well in ratings. It's too hard to finish a ep.
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16 wackycashew
February 26, 2017 at 6:29 AM
I love how strong the ratings are for SWDBS straight out of the gates!!! My new crack for the week!
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17 하데스
February 26, 2017 at 6:43 AM
I'm beginning to realise that many of the shows that I like aren't all that popular ratings wise. I'm also beginning to realise that timing is oh so important. The world just wasn't ready for you TWY, fighting!
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18 CatoCat
February 26, 2017 at 6:49 AM
I have dropped all shows except Chief Kim and Missing 9.
I've diverted all of my free time towards - High Kick 3 so can't say much about this week.
I think start of 2017 has given some lesson to production companies. Romance can't always lead you ahead. Major hits of 2017 have no romance at all. Love isn't life, it's just a part of life. That's why Romantic Kim was able to attract the audience. And its not like they do romance any better. All the forced scenes, forced physical proximity, nonsensical events, not much character progression. Its better if these shows are going down. Hopefully, This will force the production companies to acknowledge the IQ of the audience
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19 hellocam
February 26, 2017 at 6:53 AM
My heart breaks for Tomorrow With You. ? I do think that it's not everyone's cup of tea. But the drama is so realistic minus the time travelling aspect, that you get so invested with the characters. I guess not everyone is in the mood for a slice-of-life drama nowadays.
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20 ET
February 26, 2017 at 7:18 AM
I've just finished watching SWDBS. The show is fun and entertaining but not amazing. Yet. Ji Soo again reminds me of why I've liked him since the first time I saw him on screen. The only anomaly was him in Moon Lovers. First time, I am watching Park Hyung Sik. Can't say much at the moment but I like him and he looks like the type who doesn't overact. There's this tendency to do so in comedic moments but he's funny without trying hard to be.
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21 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
February 26, 2017 at 7:26 AM
I want to say Hwan Ki (Introverted Boss) is really a husband material. I have said it before, but I want Chief Kim as my colleague or superior, and Hwan Ki to be my life partner. Everytime Hwan Ki cooking something I seriously want it. He is an observer, cute... so many things. Chief Kim will be very cool as my boss, I need him. He is very good with ppl and he works smart, not hard heee?
Done with my rants. lol. Oh should I find space for So Joon (TWY) too. ?
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22 asta
February 26, 2017 at 7:39 AM
every time i watch tomorrow with you, i feel like reading a romantic novel or diary from someone,it so private and personal.
maybe is too slowly but sure they build story (i love the way they honesty to tell truth about marriage is not a joke,not even fairly tale),and i love how they build character and chemistry,so believable
it's sad if you think about the rating ,maybe not all people get patient with the alur but yeah it's not safe for underage viewer.
i just wish tvn not breaking my heart,please don't ruin the quality or episode.
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23 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
February 26, 2017 at 7:46 AM
i wonder how Perfect Wife will kick off next week? If it is able to start at least at where Hwarang finished, it is good enough. Especially facing two strong competitors. I am not interested with the male leads but I love the drama with strong female leads so I will check this out too. Chief Kim taught me a good lesson - to expect the unexpected. Who knows this show may do well too.
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24 Feliss
February 26, 2017 at 10:02 AM
I feel for all TWY viewers too. I really love tomorrow with you, especially ep 7 and 8. The part where So Joon called Marin to open up his feelings -- about his parents and Namyeong accident, got me all the feels and tearing.
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25 Kiara
February 26, 2017 at 10:05 AM
"Rebel" is holding it's own against "Defendant." "Romantic Doctor Kim" wasn't so kind to it's competitions.
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26 earthna
February 26, 2017 at 10:52 AM
Ratings usually don't mean much for me because I will still love a drama despite it's low ratings. What bothers me so much is the production team trying to change the script to cater to audience. I know TWY is pre-produced but there were talks about re-shooting? What happened to that? Is that for real? Because I'm totally fine with what they are doing now. I don't want them to change what they already have.
It's so eye-opening to read about others not liking a drama for the exact same reason why I love it to pieces. The wonders of human life.
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27 iamdeb
February 26, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Congrats to the cast and crew of Defendant, Chief Kim, Strong Woman and Laurel Tree Tailors. I'm particularly happy for Ji Sung and Nam Goong Min. They are two of my favorite kdrama actors. Voice is still doing well in ratings too!
Also, anyone know if LTT is deserving of it's high ratings, well relative to other weekend dramas? 30% is quite high for a weekend drama.
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28 john
February 27, 2017 at 8:02 AM
Rebel & Chief Kim are the two that I pay attention to.
Wife pays attention to Lee Joon-Ho, lol. Who is that she says.
Saimdang, meh, the writer needs a good talking to. THey throw in modern day drama tropes in for no good reason. Fail!
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