Drama Ranking for 3rd Week of September

tvN’s Love Next Door has claimed the #1 spot for three consecutive weeks, with stars Jung Hae In and Jung So Min attracting increased attention. However, the recent episode, which featured a kiss scene between the two leads, sparked criticism over Jung Hae In’s dialogue, with some viewers calling it outdated.

Meanwhile, tvN’s No Gain No Love held steady in second place. The series, starring Shin Mina and Kim Young Dae, has been praised for its clever writing and chemistry between the leads. SBS’s The Judge from Hell debuted at #3. While its violent depictions have stirred mixed reactions, it managed to captivate viewers from its first week. SBS’s Good Partner wrapped up its run in fourth place. Fans expressed disappointment that the relationship between Jang Na Ra and Kim Jun Han’s characters remained as colleagues. MBC’s Black Out landed at fifth.

‘Love Next Door’ Ep 12 Recap: Jung Hae In & Jung So Min’s Friendship Turns to Fire

  1. tvN Love Next Door (Share 21.57%)
  2. tvN No Gain No Love (Share 14.10%)
  3. SBS The Judge from Hell (Share 10.28%)
  4. SBS Good Partner (Share 9.13%)
  5. MBC Black Out (Share 7.42%)
  6. Apple TV+ Pachinko Season 2 (Share 5.62%)
  7. KBS Beauty and Mr. Romantic (Share 4.42%)
  8. TVING Queen Woo (Share 3.88%)
  9. Coupang Play Cinderella at 2 AM (Share 2.45%)
  10. Disney Plus Seoul Busters (Share 2.26%)
  1. Jung So Min, Love Next Door (Share 10.19%)
  2. Jung Hae In, Love Next Door (Share 8.74%)
  3. Shin Mina, No Gain No Love (Share 5.19%)
  4. Kim Young Dae, No Gain No Love (Share 5.00%)
  5. Park Shin Hye, The Judge from Hell (Share 4.65%)
  6. Jang Na Ra, Good Partner (Share 2.68%)
  7. Lee Min Ho, Pachinko Season 2 (Share 2.55%)
  8. Nam Ji Hyun, Good Partner (Share 2.22%)
  9. Kim Min Ha, Pachinko Season 2 (Share 2.10%)
  10. Jung Eun Chae, Pachinko Season 2 (Share 1.98%)

Non-Drama Ranking for 3rd Week of September

Over on Netflix, Culinary Class Wars made an impressive debut, shooting to #1 among non-drama rankings. The show’s fresh take on the culinary competition genre has earned rave reviews, and the list of participating chefs’ restaurants is buzzing online. Notably, Culinary Class Wars even topped the combined drama and non-drama rankings, surpassing Love Next Door with an 11.71% viewer share compared to Love Next Door ‘s 7.08%. MBC’s 2024 Chuseok Special Idol Star Championships aired over three consecutive days during the holiday and secured second place.

  1. Netflix Culinary Class Wars (Share 17.44%)
  2. MBC 2024 Chuseok Special Idol Star Championships (Share 8.10%)
  3. Coupang Play SNL Korea 6 (Share 3.70%)
  4. ENA/SBS Plus I Am Solo (Share 2.94%)
  5. tvN Three Meals a Day: Light (Share 2.77%)
  6. Mnet Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace (Share 2.31%)
  7. MBC I Live Alone (Share 2.21%)
  8. JTBC Knowing Bros (Share 1.78%)
  9. KBS Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant (Share 1.63%)
  10. JTBC Divorce Camp (Share 1.58%)
  1. Paik Jong Won, Culinary Class Wars (Share 4.91%)
  2. Anh Sung Jae, Culinary Class Wars (Share 2.57%)
  3. Roi Choi, Culinary Class Wars (Share 2.07%)
  4. Lim Young Woong, Three Meals a Day: Light (Share 1.71%)
  5. swab85, Culinary Class Wars (Share 1.52%)
  6. Kim Jae Joong, Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant (Share 1.25%)
  7. Dex, Omniscient Interfering View (Share 0.92%)
  8. Cha Seung Won, Three Meals a Day: Light (Share 0.90%)
  9. Yoon Taeha, My Kid’s Private Life (Share 0.87%)
  10. Choi Hyun Seok, Culinary Class Wars (Share 0.86%)

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Jung Hae In and Jung So Min officially leave their friendship behind in tvN’s Love Next Door , marking a major turning point in their relationship.

In episode 12, viewers saw Choi Seung Hyo (Jung Hae In) and Bae Seok Ryu (Jung So Min) dive headfirst into romance. The transition from friends to lovers comes with its fair share of awkwardness, as they try to adjust to their new dynamic. The episode achieved an 8.3% average viewership in the Seoul metropolitan area, peaking at 9.1%, while nationwide numbers hit a 7.3% average, with a high of 8.1%. This marks a new all-time high for the series, securing its spot as the No. 1 show in its time slot (based on Nielsen Korea’s data).

A kiss shared between Seung Hyo and Seok Ryu confirmed their feelings for each other, further defining their relationship. When Seok Ryu shyly asked, “What are we now?” Seung Hyo playfully replied, “I don’t kiss my friends,” causing hearts to flutter across living rooms. Back at home, they decide to reveal their romance only to their mutual friend, Jung Mo Eum ( Kim Ji Eun ), while promising to keep things hush-hush from everyone else—for now.

Their first official date, however, doesn’t go as smoothly as Seok Ryu had hoped. While she was buzzing with excitement, Seung Hyo’s indifferent attitude left her feeling a bit let down. But the tension quickly dissipates when Seung Hyo, still awkward in his new role as a boyfriend, admits, “I like you so much, I don’t know how to act around you,” prompting a collective swoon from the fans.

The episode’s climax saw the couple share a steamy and intense bed kiss, sending viewers’ pulses racing. The story of Seung Hyo and Seok Ryu is no longer innocent puppy love—it’s a full-blown adult romance that has audiences hooked.

tvN’s Love Next Door airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM KST.

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