Recently, the tvN weekend drama Jung Nyeon has been dominating the drama market in South Korea, gaining immense attention. According to the November 1st week TV-OTT drama popularity survey released by the K-content online competitiveness analysis organization, Good Data Corporation, Jung Nyeon has ranked first for five consecutive weeks, showcasing its popularity.
Jung Nyeon is centered around the story of Yoon JungNyeon (Kim TaeRi), a ‘born vocal genius’ aspiring to become the best gukgeuk actor in South Korea after the Korean War in the 1950s. Since its first broadcast on October 12th, it has captured the hearts of viewers, consistently ranking first in popularity every week.
Lead actress Kim TaeRi also secured the top spot in the drama cast popularity ranking for four consecutive weeks, leading the Jung Nyeon syndrome. She maintained the first position steadily after initially ranking second in the first week of the broadcast, gaining viewers’ love. Additionally, lead actresses Jung EunChae and Shin YeEun secured second and third places, respectively, supporting the drama’s popularity.
Jung Nyeon proved its popularity by recording its highest viewership rating of 14.1% in the 10th episode aired on the 10th. As it approaches its finale, Jung Nyeon is expected to continue its popular streak, drawing anticipation from viewers.
Meanwhile, SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama The Fiery Priest 2 ranked second in this survey. Returning with its second season after five years, The Fiery Priest 2, which premiered on the 8th, has garnered much attention, with the protagonist Kim NamGil ranking fourth in the drama cast popularity.
Both Jung Nyeon and The Fiery Priest 2 are expected to continue capturing the attention of K-drama fans with their intriguing developments.
