Drama viewership ratings for the week of March 25-31, 2024
by DB Staff
This week — like so many weeks before it — things stay middling in our Monday-Tuesday slots, and then go wild on the weekend. Wonderful World hits double digits this week, Hide pops up to 6%, and Queen of Tears manages to top 16%.
Drama viewership ratings for the week of March 25-31, 2024
| Ep. # | Station | Rating | |
| Monday, March 25 | |||
| The Midnight Studio | 5 | ENA | 2.3% |
| Nothing Uncovered | 3 | KBS | 2.8% |
| Nothing Uncovered | 4 | KBS | 2.3% |
| Wedding Impossible | 9 | tvN | 3.1% |
| Tuesday, March 26 | |||
| Wedding Impossible | 10 | tvN | 2.2% |
| Friday, March 29 | |||
| Wonderful World | 9 | MBC | 11.4% |
| 7 Escape – Resurrection | 1 | SBS | 4.4% |
| Saturday, March 30 | |||
| Hide | 3 | JTBC | 4.3% |
| Beauty and Mr. Romantic | 3 | KBS | 14.9% |
| Wonderful World | 10 | MBC | 9.2% |
| 7 Escape – Resurrection | 2 | SBS | 3.2% |
| Queen of Tears | 7 | tvN | 12.8% |
| Sunday, March 31 | |||
| Hide | 4 | JTBC | 6.0% |
| Beauty and Mr. Romantic | 4 | KBS | 17.6% |
| Queen of Tears | 8 | tvN | 16.1% |
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1 Aunt Tim
April 1, 2024 at 5:10 AM
QoT is 100% guaranteed to become tvN’s highest rated drama ever. Like EP8 was literally the most perfect way to end the first half.
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Bunny Sonaki
April 1, 2024 at 5:49 AM
Seconding this. A part of what happened was already predicted though it happened earlier than expected, but the ending scene was something both surprising and delightful.
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kiara
April 1, 2024 at 6:50 AM
I thought “Doctor Cha” will beat “Crash Landing” but it didn’t. It’s 8th episode rating was 16.18% so it’s interesting to see if QoT will do it with it’s all star cast, writer etc.
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Aunt Tim
April 1, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Doctor Cha’s ending was a bit more mellow. But for QoT’s case, the plot still has more than enough steam to crack at least 22%.
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kiara
April 1, 2024 at 7:39 AM
After the midpoint, it got wishy-washy, but it was still an impressive rating feat, especially since the writer was new.
I'll take your words for "QoT" since I haven't watched it yet.
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Aunt Tim
April 1, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Apart from Hae-in's secret, QoT's villains alone will definitely keep everyone locked in.
jillian
April 1, 2024 at 6:58 AM
I am delightfully surprised in how the plot moved along quickly. The ep8 ending was definitely perfect. It just made me look forward to what will happen next week.
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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
April 1, 2024 at 1:12 PM
👋🏾welcome to the comments, we hope you will have fun☺️
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Aunt Tim
April 1, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Thanks! Been lurking here for a while now. Took long enough for me to finally join the train. Heh
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
April 1, 2024 at 10:37 PM
unless the plot comes to a grinding halt in the second half, QoT is guaranteed to crack past 20 percent before the finale.
Equalling the World of the Married (or, in PJE's filmography, You From Another Star) would probably be a major reach but one thing is for sure, it's already a smash hit and is going into legendary status. If tvN wanted a worthy successor to Crash Landing on You, they've got it.
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kiara
April 2, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Good to see you back @pogo1!
The Top 5 Cable Dramas:
1. The World of the Married, 2020 (JTBC) - 28.37%
2. Reborn Rich, 2022 (JTBC) - 26.94%
3. Sky Castle, 2029 (JTBC) - 23.77%
4. Crash Landing on You, 2020 (TVN) - 21.68%
5. Reply 1988, 2026 (TVN) - 18.80%
At this point, it's on par with "Doctor Cha's" 8th episode but still behind "Reborn Rich" and "World of the Married." It's only going against 2 other dramas on Sunday, so its final episode is definitely going to be huge.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
April 2, 2024 at 8:49 AM
@kiara it's nice to see you too!
It might not reach TWOTM/Reborn Rich numbers but it's still going to make that 20 percent mark, which is really rare for cable. Incredible success either way.
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Aunt Tim
April 2, 2024 at 11:01 AM
If I were the tvN execs, I'd pray for it to end up at least at #2 because even though they have more double-digit hits overall, JTBC has a knack for getting those once in a while mega hits. Them having the entire top 3 is still insane.
kiara
April 2, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Correction. Reply 1988, 2016, and Sky Castle 2019.
Having another drama in the 20% range would be great.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
April 3, 2024 at 5:53 AM
yeah, Crash Landing on You is tvN's only 20-percenter till date and it's from four years ago. It'll be cool to see it have company!
2 peiyeelai
April 1, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Make it TvN's drama with the eight highest rating (for the Saturday-Sunday slot). It is higher than Vincenzo and Our Blues.
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emsel
April 1, 2024 at 8:57 AM
It can surely beat the below TvN dramas:
1. Under the Queen's umbrella (16.8%)
2. Crash course in romance (17%)
3. Mr. Queen (17.3%)
4. Mr. Sunshine (18.1%)
5. Goblin ( 18.6%)
6. Reply 1988 (18.8%)
It would be interesting to note if it can near CLOY ratings and continue to climb and beat the highest ever cable rating that is being currently occupied by "The World of the Married".
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3 panshel
April 1, 2024 at 5:46 AM
I'm happy Wonderful World doubled in ratings from its premiere to hit double digits.
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4 Mandy
April 1, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Queen of Tears ratings are insane. It’s already #8 in tvN’s highest rated drama while all others in the top 10 achieved theirs during the last episode.
WI’s further drop is sad. But there just isn’t much buzz for it.
WW is the one I’m surprised about. The drama is dry and nothing ever happens I feel. KNJ is fantastic (as usual) and CEW isn’t as painful to watch, but I dropped it because it’s seriously boring.
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Bunny Sonaki
April 1, 2024 at 6:12 AM
The only benefit of WW is introducing me to Kim Nam Joo. I might not have watched WW, but I am currently enjoying Misty.
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bong-soo
April 1, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Watching JTBC’s MISTY (2018) (Netflix US) you get to meet the (in)famous Kevin Lee (Go Jun).
Coming attractions. MDL reports that Byun Yo-han and Go Jun will be appearing (at some point) in the cops/crime/mystery drama BLACK OUT.
Kim Bo-ra (recently in ENA’s LIKE FLOWERS IN SAND) is also in the cast. Unclear where and when it will air but it is soon having its world premier at the 7th Cannes International Series Festival.
I love the casting of Byun Yo-han and Go Yun together in a crime drama.
My source:
https://mydramalist.com/article/new-mystery-k-drama-black-out-to-have-its-world-premiere-at-canneseries
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Mandy
April 1, 2024 at 12:03 PM
She’s amazing. I saw her first in You Who Rolled in Unexpectedly - watched it after loving YFAS and wanting to see other works of PJE. She was brilliant in Misty as well - it got her the Baeksang that year if I remember correctly.
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5 OldLawyer
April 1, 2024 at 6:24 AM
QUUEN OF TEARS deserves the love.
WEDDING IMPOSSIBLE deserves more love.
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Kathryn51
April 1, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Glad to see you are watching Queen of Tears. I'm loving every single minute of it - only a few tiny plot inconsistencies that noone except someone like me (who fills up notebooks) would catch.
But one of the highlights is that the corporate discussions and takeover schemes make sense - such a refreshing change from LYOL.
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OldLawyer
April 1, 2024 at 6:05 PM
What a contrast.
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6 LaurenSophie
April 1, 2024 at 6:41 AM
I don't have anything to say about "QoT" that hasn't been said already, but I will reiterate: it's not for everyone, but I love it so much. Because it's in the hands of such a capable writer, and brought to life by such a strong cast, the combination of romance, humor, angst, and family dysfunction screams "Classic Kdrama" to me. I'm glad so many others agree. Watching this show is a true, rare pleasure.
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tabong is ironing the crosswalk
April 1, 2024 at 11:21 AM
QoT feels like it was made by someone that really loves kdramas.
It brings back all the old tropes but with so much care and heart.
Imo, it's a really thoughtful show.
This show gives me nostalgia. Like you said, it reminds me of all those "classic" kdramas.
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loveblossom🌸
April 1, 2024 at 1:15 PM
@enriquequierecagar Long time, no see. ^^ And wonderfully said! Both you & @LaurenSophie.
The tropes are there, but the use of them have not been frustrating. This drama feels solid.
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tabong is ironing the crosswalk
April 1, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Annyeong. 🤗
Solid! Yes! Let's hope it stays like this till the end.🤞
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7 Blue (@mayhemf)
April 1, 2024 at 6:46 AM
I haven’t watched this weekends episodes of Hide, ratings have soared! Will watch today.
WI- 😭
I am so behind on QoT!
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kiara
April 1, 2024 at 7:20 AM
I'm rooting for "Hide" and "Wonderful World," which depend heavily on the leading ladies. "QoT" was expected to be a big hit before it airs.
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LaurenSophie
April 1, 2024 at 7:32 AM
I like "Hide," but feel like that last episode or two got a little makjang-y for my tastes. But that might also explain why the ratings went up.
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bong-soo
April 1, 2024 at 11:56 AM
SBS’s WHISPER (2017) (Viki US) was my last Lee Bo-young drama and to me her performance in HIDE is like she just walked off the set of WHISPER and started this drama. She is amazing. Now in WHISPER there was at least one occasion where she had to kick butt. Her physicality/fighting was excellent. That may be an area where now she says ‘no thanks!’ lol.
(A bit of context. SBS’s WHISPER (average rating of 15.58%) immediately followed husband Ji Sung’s hit SBS drama DEFENDANT (2017) (Viki US) (average rating of 21.69%).
The ratings were so good that 2 episodes were added to DEFENDANT. (There was also talk that WHISPER need more prep time, whatever.)
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bong-soo
April 1, 2024 at 3:12 PM
On ratings note both DEFENDANT and WHISPER aired on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10pm. There was a day when M/T dramas drew great ratings.
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kiara
April 2, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Those were the days when M/T ruled the ratings. It's interesting how all the big dramas are on the weekend now.
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8 jillian
April 1, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Queen of Tears episodes are just getting better. So I am not surprised its doing great in ratings. But that is still a huge jump to ep 8!
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9 vienibenmio
April 1, 2024 at 7:15 AM
I'm so happy for Queen of Tears! I don't always feel like a drama deserves its high ratings, but this one I absolutely do
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10 welh
April 1, 2024 at 7:30 AM
I read an article over the weekend that stated that the three major public networks continue to make weekenders because their channels' main demographic is 40 to 70 year olds. In contrast, streaming/OTT platforms main demographic is 10 to 30 year olds who do not watch regular TV programs.
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vienibenmio
April 1, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Ah, so weekenders in Korea are like the equivalent of CSI shows in the US. lol
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Britney
April 1, 2024 at 9:15 AM
That reminds me of when some report came that the main demographic watching The CW as like 40/50 and up haha
Meanwhile the network was airing shows like The Vampire Diaries, Riverdale, The Flash, and Supernatural. What was funnier (to me) is my mother WAS actually that network more than I was and she was in her 60s (vs me in my 30s)
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11 Britney
April 1, 2024 at 9:07 AM
I don't watch Queen of Tears but I just saw the clip of Song Joong Ki's cameo and I am tickled to pieces haha
I'm a goner for easter eggs and references to past works (if I can catch them. The last time I saw something like that was in Unlock the Boss) and ah, I just loved that haha
"There's rumors about him... he's the youngest son of a conglomerate, he's a former soldier stationed abroad, he came on a spaceship, he's a werewolf. His name is... Vincenzo" lol hahah
Ah! I am so giddy over stuff like that haha
(Sidenote: to watch space troopers or whatever it's called or not? That is the question haha. Same with A Werewolf Boy but I think that has a sad/bittersweet/lonely ending so probably not )
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vienibenmio
April 1, 2024 at 9:55 AM
If you haven't given it a shot yet, I actually really recommend watching Queen of Tears. It's almost reaching Castaway Diva levels of hype for me
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Britney
April 1, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Really?
You have me intrigued.
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FormAnOrderlyQueue
April 1, 2024 at 6:23 PM
I enjoyed Space Sweepers - regular fare, but engaging ideas and had heart at moments. SJK character's relationship with his daughter was moving. Not too long, for when you've got nothing better or when you're ill?
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12 Sifimoyo
April 2, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Absolutely love QOT. If they let her die I will never, ever, forever watch another Kdrama. The villains are so perfectly frightful, the respective relations are so convincing, I have completely suspended all critical faculties. Do not point out to me any inconsistencies, any plot holes, any unrealistic situations - I’m absolutely convinced by every detail. I’m so glad we are only half way through and I wish I was self-disciplined enough to watch only one episode a week……..to make it last longer…….but I’m not! Can’t wait to see how the chaebol family integrates into the village! One thing I have learned from Kdrama, the visitors will by wiser and happier from the experience. Only 5 more days😀😀😉🇰🇪
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13 🌸 Seeker 🌸
April 2, 2024 at 12:08 PM
The Midnight Studio - hwaiting!!
Wonderful World - *polite applause*
Beauty and Mr. Romantic - *enthusiastic applause*
Queen of Tears - *standing ovation, cheers, finger hearts*
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