According to data released by Good Data Corporation for the fourth week of November, Kim Yoo Jung returned to first place in the list of the hottest actors thanks to her performance in Dear X, surpassing the previous leader Lee Je Hoon of Taxi Driver 3.
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In the drama category, Taxi Driver 3 remains untouchable at the top. The action-packed series broke its own record with episode 6 achieving a viewership rating of 12%, while episode 5 followed closely with 8.9%. Among viewers ages 20 to 49, it is the most-watched program across all networks in December so far.
The top 4 dramatic rankings remained unchanged from the previous week, further solidifying the “Rainbow Taxi” team’s dominance. It is widely believed that Taxi Driver 3 will continue to reign until its finale.
On the other hand, Park Seo Joon and Woo Ji An’s romantic comedy Surely Tomorrow opened with ratings of 2.7% and 3.3% for its first two episodes. While not a mediocre result, the series faces stiff competition this weekend. Viewers praised the chemistry between the lead couple, although the drama’s heavy use of beauty filters, especially in flashback college scenes, drew criticism from Korean netizens.
Elsewhere in the theater world, Pro Bono starring Jung Kyung Ho debuted to promising numbers (4.5% and 6.2%). The legal drama showcases an eccentric yet brilliant lawyer tackling complex cases with a compelling cast.
Meanwhile, body-swap fantasy drama Moon River continues to hold its ground with recent episodes scoring 6.0% and 5.3% respectively. Despite direct competition with Taxi Driver 3, the show maintains a stable audience. With only four episodes left, fans are enjoying the comedic yet emotional journey taken by its soul-changing protagonists.
However, not all dramas are doing well: Last Summer ended its run quietly, posting a disappointing final rating of 1.7%.
As we head into the month of December, all eyes are on whether Dear
Sources: Netizenbuzz
