Drama viewership ratings for the week of May 22-28, 2017
by HeadsNo2
There were loads of new premieres this week, and if you can believe it, there’s still more to come! (Where will we find the tiiiiiiime?) It was all about the Monday-Tuesday time slots, with Fight My Way, Lookout, and Circle beginning their respective runs. Out of the Big 3 broadcasters though, Whisper came out on top, and was able to break that coveted 20% mark in its final episode.
Fight My Way managed to beat out Lookout on Tuesday, but the steady drop Lookout experienced is definitely something to keep an eye out for (though it rose marginally in Episode 4, it still declined from its premiere). It’ll be interesting to see how the void that Whisper will be filled, but that’s a conundrum for next week.
Meanwhile, Circle premiered over on tvN in the slot previously occupied by The Liar and His Lover to diminishing numbers, which is beginning to make me think that the time slot it’s in may never bring in the numbers it once used to. Still, no harm in keeping our hopes up, since dramaland can always use a bit more originality and experimentation. (And Yeo Jin-gu.)
As for the middle of the week, Ruler–Master of the Mask came out on top, though it’s not skyrocketing upward. Mystery Queen ended at a very decent 8.3%, just narrowly edging out Suspicious Partner for second. All that’ll change next week, I’m sure—ooooor will it?
Drama viewership ratings for the week of May 22-28, 2017
Ep. # | Station | Rating | |
Monday, May 22 | |||
Fight My Way | 1 | KBS | 5.4% |
Lookout | 1 | MBC | 6.0% |
Lookout | 2 | MBC | 5.7% |
Whisper | 16 | SBS | 19.2% |
Circle | 1 | tvN | 2.9% |
Tuesday, May 23 | |||
Fight My Way | 2 | KBS | 6.0% |
Lookout | 3 | MBC | 4.6% |
Lookout | 4 | MBC | 4.8% |
Whisper | 17 | SBS | 20.3% |
Circle | 2 | tvN | 2.3% |
Wednesday, May 24 | |||
Mystery Queen | 15 | KBS | 8.4% |
Ruler—Master of the Mask | 9 | MBC | 11.9% |
Ruler—Master of the Mask | 10 | MBC | 13.8% |
Suspicious Partner | 9 | SBS | 6.8% |
Suspicious Partner | 10 | SBS | 8.3% |
Thursday, May 25 | |||
Mystery Queen | 16 | KBS | 8.3% |
Ruler—Master of the Mask | 11 | MBC | 12.1% |
Ruler—Master of the Mask | 12 | MBC | 13.8% |
Suspicious Partner | 11 | SBS | 7.1% |
Suspicious Partner | 12 | SBS | 7.8% |
Friday, May 26 | |||
Man to Man | 11 | JTBC | 2.8% |
Chicago Typewriter | 13 | tvN | 2.3% |
Saturday, May 27 | |||
Father Is Strange | 25 | KBS | 24.2% |
You’re Too Much | 23 | MBC | 10.8% |
Thief-nom, Thief-nim | 5 | MBC | 9.5% |
Sister Is Alive | 13 | SBS | 7.1% |
Sister Is Alive | 14 | SBS | 12.6% |
Man to Man | 12 | JTBC | 3.3% |
Chicago Typewriter | 14 | tvN | 1.4% |
Sunday, May 28 | |||
Father Is Strange | 26 | KBS | 24.2% |
You’re Too Much | 24 | MBC | 10.8% |
Thief-nom, Thief-nim | 6 | MBC | 9.5% |
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1 diniyuukie
May 28, 2017 at 3:09 AM
I hope Fight My Way's ratings will rise since Whisper is gone now. What drama is going to replace Whisper ?
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2 YM
May 28, 2017 at 3:10 AM
Rooting for circle and ruler master of the mask !!
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3 Mango Juice
May 28, 2017 at 3:15 AM
I really really don't care about the ratings, but I hope JCW's last drama before his MS can pass the 10% mark. Even better if their ratings promise (15%) would come to life.
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4 s9313071e
May 28, 2017 at 3:17 AM
When will FIS ever rise above 30%? I love the episodes this week, and how Joong Hee is so proactive in creating memories with Papa Byun by inviting him for a movie and drinking with him. I love how Papa Byun thinks of Joong Hee immediately when he hears of the fans' lunch boxes, and how he makes them for Koong Hee's entire team. He has so much love for Joong Hee. Jun Yong should stop feeling sorry for himself and the lack of love from Papa Byun. He should stop expecting everything to be handed to him on a plate and be more proactive like Joong Hee does.
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5 outofthisworld 不愧是我 🏍
May 28, 2017 at 3:24 AM
I really liked Circle but I won't be surprised if the ratings aren't a blast. It's the genre, more than anything else.
I wonder if Seven Day Queen's premiere will change Wed/Thurs ranking. Ruler and Suspicious Partner have been maintaining the same numbers for the past couple of weeks. Since both are saeguks, SDQ would be competing directly with Ruler. SP might gain from this.
I was wondering if Ruler could do a MDBC in terms of ratings but the show is nowhere near Moonlight in terms of storytelling and execution. Yoo Seung Ho and Kim So Hyun are definitely capable but it's the writing that failed them.
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6 redfox
May 28, 2017 at 3:33 AM
why do the general audiences shun a classy quality gem like Chicago Typewriter ? though with what they did in ep 14 and what I THINK happens next, I am not surprised.
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7 Muzeeka
May 28, 2017 at 3:38 AM
Rooting for lookout n circle LOL
biggest dilemma for me for they are in the same time slot. ??
Hope they wil be 1st n 2nd??
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8 circulate9oo
May 28, 2017 at 3:44 AM
The first 2 episodes of Circle weren't quite well-received in Korea. :( They were mostly mocking the CG. Personally, while it is not state of the art, it's good enough for me. I mean they only started filming last April, they obviously didn't have enough time, and probably budget to make it super grand.
Anyway, I just really am wishing for the story to continue to be tight, well-paced and well-written. I'm so happy about the acting so far and I really enjoyed the first 2 episodes, which was a relief.
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9 pipette
May 28, 2017 at 3:56 AM
I'm holding out for Circle to do well! Two episodes in and I'm deeply invested.
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10 Elle
May 28, 2017 at 4:00 AM
I hope Circle at least manages a 3%. That show deserves it.
The current state of W/Th ratings gives me hope that there's room for Seven Day Queen to make its mark. I'll be happy with a decent 10-13% just so long as it doesn't flop.
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11 adachiyutos
May 28, 2017 at 4:07 AM
I hope Fight My Way can rise (the numbers for episode 2 are promising, I'm glad it didn't drop).
I really need low key rom-coms like this to do well so we can see more of them. I'm really tired of rom-coms with thriller elements. Can't a girl get a rom com without murderers/serial killers lol.
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12 lifeamongbooks
May 28, 2017 at 4:09 AM
Rooting for Lookout. Out of the three premieres on Monday, that one gripped me the most.
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13 Kairoskat is on LUCY Island 🏝
May 28, 2017 at 4:46 AM
happy for man to man! yay!
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14 kanzcech
May 28, 2017 at 5:02 AM
With Whisper breaking 20% ratings mark, it's gonna be Ji Sung vs Lee Bo Young for SBS's Daesang eh? Whoever wins it I'll be happy... though I must say their acting are somewhat saving their dramas' plot. Which kinda draggy and repetitive at times (both Defendant and Whisper).
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15 silverdrafts
May 28, 2017 at 5:43 AM
Suspicious Partner recaps have always been listed on the "Most Commented" section of DB, so I'm a bit puzzled at its rating. I expect it to be more. Does this happen a lot? I'm asking because I don't normally pay attention to the ratings, but I'm rooting for SP since it's JCW last project before the army.
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16 civilsecret
May 28, 2017 at 5:51 AM
Happy to see fight my way go from last to second, I wonder what will happen when my sassy girl premiers? Both SP and ruler are stagnant,if seven day queen proves be really good then it might take the lead spot. Lots of competion that's for sure.
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17 evercury
May 28, 2017 at 6:20 AM
My weekend felt empty because Tunnel ended last week ?. Anyone know what's OCN new drama that replace Tunnel?
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18 loveblossom🌸
May 28, 2017 at 7:31 AM
Gosh, I finished watching Chicago Typewriter EP 14 last night and thought it was great. Sad to see that the ratings went down from EP 13.
Slow-burning, contemplative show, but still excellent.
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19 giocare 🌻💛
May 28, 2017 at 8:23 AM
Whisper and Mystery Queen you will be missed :(
For the Monday-Tuesday time slot I'd put my money on My Sassy Girl to get first place
Do you guys think Ruler will hold onto the top spot? I've read some not so great things about the show on other sites and the open thread?
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20 NewComerDb
May 28, 2017 at 10:05 AM
Why It Must Chicago Typewriter And Circle who have a low rating.i mean both have amazingg production wise(it's all high budget i think? ) story is great and have A+ Actor BUT Why The rating didnt give them the justice?and TVN please get over your rating slump.because i just can't take it.korea you missed out TVN drama.when they always have a bad rating prepared for the worst..high budget drama arent coming anymore from tvn): but please tvn take this as
a lesson and just keep continue be like the old tvn when always have drama that different from public tv.Dont try To have a drama that only make for money But also for a story and keep trying something new.Until korean fella out there notice TVN again :v
And Glad Suspicious partner have a decent rating because it my new drama crack hope it reach 10℅ marks
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21 Denali
May 28, 2017 at 11:22 AM
FIS ftw! My only crack drama.
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22 banana
May 28, 2017 at 11:23 AM
Wow ratings for CT decreased by almost 1% from Friday to Saturday?! Both eps were so good though... It's so sad that the show is ending next week and the ratings are still low :( I hope the ending ties the story together nicely, whether it be happy or sad.
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23 WishfulToki
May 28, 2017 at 11:23 AM
So beanies, has the split-episode meant less ppl in the current dramas? I'm curious because I'm not watching SP and I kinda miss Subway jokes (haha, don't kill me now).
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24 Sixfoxes
May 28, 2017 at 12:05 PM
Fight My Way increased so that's good news but I'm sad about the decrease with Circle and Lookout. Let's hope good word of mouth will bring the ratings up, especially for Circle.
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25 Radita Ahadunnisa
May 28, 2017 at 2:24 PM
Aaargh what do happen with korean dramas nowdays? Everytime there is a new drama airing, its rating gets low and lower ?
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26 Rose
May 28, 2017 at 7:39 PM
Rooting for ruler on top
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27 Sinta
May 28, 2017 at 8:40 PM
The rating for monday-tuesday dramas overall always have higher rating than wednesday-thursday like doctors, romantic doctor taecher kim, defendant, and whisper. It's sad because both ruler and suspicious partner are really good dramas. I enjoy them more than whisper.
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28 cutesoprano
May 28, 2017 at 10:14 PM
i'm rooting for Chicago Typewriter, Circle and Ruler master of mask.
however, for circle, it's quite confusing to arrange the storyline..although it is sooo mysterious and i need to re-watch it to fully understand the drama at the beginning.. hahahhaa.. adding to that, especially when you have yeo jin goo in it, i'm in..!
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29 KKY
May 29, 2017 at 8:25 AM
This post was not very visible on the front page (normal view) even on the day it came out.
There are lots of good dramas out but the ratings seem lower on average. I hope this doesn't encourage Korean TV networks to only pump out certain kind of shows from now on *sigh*
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30 ndfongie
May 30, 2017 at 6:10 AM
This is very sad to see the ratings for CT went down to 1% for the latest episode. I really think the storyline is fresh and nice. True, the pace is slow but the story is good. And I feel the actings were good too. Seo Hui Young is so cool~ And I like how they keep Shin Yul in suits because KGP looks damn good with his height and long legs. **Swoon**
I am slowly giving up on Man to Man, i watched for all the gentlemen and I actually fast forwarded the romance scenes.. urgh..
SP is getting slow for me too. I might give up if the story didn't hook me this week. =(
Ruler, haha~ I told my friend (who highly recommended to me and said she didn't even blink during the first 4 episodes) that the drama is too dramatic. And after the 5th episode, she finally get what i meant. Well, even though it is dramatic but I wanna give a big round of applause to all the young but not young actors and actresses on a job well done. I think Joseon stories cannot run very far from each other but so far, I think Ruler still has potential. 1 vote from me! Every votes count!
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31 azleenaa
June 1, 2017 at 11:54 PM
Definitely my dear. When will we find the time to see them? I think there's a surge of interesting dramas recently. I really looking forward to Chicago Typewriter, Fight For My Way, The Best Hit & one with Do JIhan (I came across it really briefly, so I don't know whether it's new or rerun of old drama).
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32 dreamer
June 3, 2017 at 10:13 AM
why man to man just 3.3%???? the action make me struggle to watch hahahahaaha.. kim guard romance and cha do ha so lovely
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33 golbarg
June 11, 2017 at 9:19 AM
Ruler—Master of the Mask and Suspicious Partner is wonderfull
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34 golbarg
June 11, 2017 at 9:23 AM
My Sassy Girl is great for joo won and oh youn soo but she love another man its awful
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