The new drama Ghost lawyer is quickly gaining attention after its explosive start. In the second episode, the series saw its ratings increase by 2.4%. demonstrating its strong potential in the weekend’s competitive drama program.
Following Miss Hong undercoverthe crime thriller Crazy and concrete dreamsstarring Ha Jung Woo, also made a great debut. The drama recorded a rating of 4.1% for its first episode and rose to 4.5% in the second episode. With its intense atmosphere and psychological tension, the show has been praised for its gripping narrative and strong acting.
However, there is another new contender Ghost lawyeran SBS production started even stronger than its competitor on tvN. The drama premiered to an impressive 6.3%, the highest among programs airing in the same time slot. This number is significantly higher than the 3% average rating achieved by the previous series No tail to tell.
In the second episode, the drama’s ratings increased another 2.4%, reaching 8.7%. Starring Yoo Yeon Seok and Esom, the story begins with lawyer Shin I-rang’s exclusion from the legal world. After secretly using money from her mother’s estate deposit to open a small law firm, she discovers that the building was once used by a shaman.
What begins as fear soon turns into an unusual case when I-rang ends up representing the wife of a ghost named Lee Kang-poong, played by Heo Sung Tae. The spirit is a victim of medical malpractice caused by a negligent doctor. The drama blends humorous supernatural moments with emotional family stories from the plaintiff, creating a unique and compelling narrative.
Meanwhile, healing romantic dramas Still shining AND In your radiant season both saw a slight decline in ratings. Episodes 3 and 4 of Still shining recorded 1.2%, while episodes 6 and 7 of In your radiant season they reached 2.9% and 2.8% respectively. Despite modest TV ratings, both series continue to attract viewers across Asia across OTT streaming platforms.
The romantic comedy The practical guide to love performed moderately well, recording ratings of 3.4% and 4.5% for the fifth and sixth episodes.
In the popularity rankings of dramas and actors for the first week of March, Still shining and its lead actress Kim Minju made their debut in the Top 5. As expected, Boyfriend on request rose to the top of the drama charts. Jisoo ranked first among the most talked about actors of the week, while Park Shin Hye ranked second and Seo In Guk ranked third.
With the explosive start of Ghost lawyermany viewers believe that the series could soon challenge the dominance of Boyfriend on request and Jisoo in the upcoming charts. If the momentum continues, Yoo Yeon Seok and Esom could soon hit the top spots of hottest actors in the coming weeks.
Sources: HHT
