The SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Manager Kim," starring So Ji-sub, has broken the 20% barrier, recording a nationwide viewership rating of 21.6% just four episodes into its run. Starting with a 9.5% rating in its first episode, "Manager Kim" has shown a steep upward trend with each episode and is gaining immense popularity among viewers.
According to Nielsen Korea, “Manager Kim” set a record by surpassing 20% in its fourth episode, following ratings of 15.7% for the second episode and 18.8% for the third. This demonstrates the high level of interest from viewers, as the drama has generated a strong buzz since its premiere.
Meanwhile, KBS 2TV’s “The Perfection of Marriage,” starring Namgoong Min and airing during the same period, debuted with a viewership rating of 4.4%. Additionally, JTBC’s “New Employee Chairman Kang” recorded a 10.8% rating as of its 11th episode, while KBS 2TV’s “Prescription for Love” posted a 13.6% rating.
Manager Kim Breaks 20% Viewership Milestone
The SBS drama 'Manager Kim', starring So Ji-sub, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 20% in nationwide viewership ratings. The series demonstrated a rapid upward trend, climbing from a 9.5% premiere to 21.6% by its fourth episode.
Weekend Drama Landscape Update
Namkoong Min's return to KBS with 'Completion of Marriage' premiered with a 4.4% viewership rating. Meanwhile, the JTBC drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang' maintained strong performance, recording 10.8% in its eleventh episode ahead of its finale.