The competition between weekday and weekend dramas is heating up! Monday–Tuesday dramas are no longer playing second fiddle to the weekend big guns, as both sides deliver strong performances in viewer ratings. So, which ongoing K-dramas topped the charts this week according to Nielsen Korea? Let’s find out who’s leading the ratings game right now!
🥇 1. Our Golden Days (KBS2)
KBS2’s family weekend drama Our Golden Days continues its solid run, comfortably holding onto double-digit ratings. The latest episodes aired on October 18–19, recording 13.1% and 15.2%, respectively.
Interestingly, the Sunday episodes have consistently drawn higher viewership than the Saturday ones — and with more than 25 episodes still to come, this drama starring Jung Il Woo is showing no signs of slowing down.
🥈 2. Typhoon Family (tvN)
Typhoon Family just broke its own record! The tvN weekend series starring Lee Junho scored 7.4% on Saturday and surged to 9.0% on Sunday (October 18–19).
The drama’s ratings have been climbing steadily each week, suggesting it might soon hit that coveted double-digit milestone. Fans are already predicting another record-breaking week ahead!
🥉 3. Shin’s Project (tvN)
tvN’s Shin’s Project is proving that weekday dramas can be just as powerful. The latest Monday–Tuesday episodes scored 8.4% and 8.0%, maintaining strong momentum.
Each episode seems to spark plenty of buzz online, making it one of tvN’s most talked-about weekday projects right now.
4. A Hundred Memories (JTBC)
Kim Da Mi’s A Hundred Memories wrapped up last weekend with a beautiful finish. The final two episodes scored 6.7% and 8.1%, securing its spot among JTBC’s top-rated dramas of the year.
It’s an emotional sendoff that definitely left a lasting impression on viewers.
5. Would You Marry Me (SBS)
SBS’s romantic comedy Would You Marry Me remains stable in ratings, despite a slight dip from last week. According to Nielsen Korea, the episodes that aired on October 17–18 scored 6.1% (Friday) and 5.6% (Saturday).
While the Saturday episode dropped by 0.8%, the Friday one gained 0.5% — a fair balance that keeps this rom-com in good shape.
6. Ms. Incognito (ENA)
Jeon Yeo Been’s mid-season episodes of Ms. Incognito continue to perform well, with ratings of 5.7% (Monday, Oct 20) and 5.6% (Tuesday, Oct 21).
Though slightly lower than the previous week, the drama remains a solid mid-tier hit for ENA, thanks to Jeon’s charismatic performance.
7. Walking on Thin Ice (KBS2)
Walking on Thin Ice is heading toward its finale this week. The KBS2 drama starring Lee Young Ae and Kim Young Kwang has maintained a consistent audience throughout its run, staying above the 3% mark.
Its latest weekend ratings — 3.2% on Saturday and 3.7% on Sunday — show that loyal viewers are still tuning in till the end.
8. My Youth (JTBC)
If A Hundred Memories was JTBC’s triumph, My Youth is the opposite story. Even with Song Joong Ki leading the cast, the drama’s ratings haven’t taken off.
The latest episode (Oct 17) only recorded 2.1%, a drop from its 2.9% pilot rating. Still, the series keeps a dedicated fanbase following every twist in its story.
9. First Lady (MBN)
The Wednesday–Thursday drama First Lady remains steady with identical ratings of 1.9% for its latest two episodes. While not spectacular, its consistency keeps it afloat in MBN’s lineup.
10. To The Moon (MBC)
Sadly, To The Moon hasn’t quite reached for the stars — or the moon, for that matter. Its latest episodes (Oct 17–18) saw a drop to 1.9% and 1.2%, lower than last week’s numbers.
Despite its struggles, the drama still has a small but loyal audience rooting for it.
⚡ FYI: How Korean TV Ratings Work
TV ratings in South Korea depend not just on the number of viewers, but also on which network the show airs on.
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Public channels like KBS, SBS, and MBC (free-to-air) tend to get higher ratings, often breaking into double digits, since anyone can watch them. A rating below 5% on these channels is usually considered underperforming or “flop” territory.
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Cable channels such as tvN, JTBC, ENA, OCN, and Channel A usually post smaller numbers because they’re subscription-based, meaning fewer total viewers. On cable, a rating below 3% might be considered weak.
