The K-drama world celebrated another milestone on Sunday as Love Next Door, featuring Jung Hae In and Jung So Min, achieved its highest viewership ratings to date. Additionally, the popular drama Beauty and Mr. Romantic concluded with a bang, recording its highest-ever ratings in the finale.
Love Next Door Sees Record-Breaking Viewership
According to Nielsen Korea, Love Next Door garnered a 7.3 percent viewership rating on Sunday, September 16. This marks the drama’s highest rating so far and solidifies its place at the top of its time slot. The growing popularity of Love Next Door is credited to the undeniable chemistry between its lead actors, Jung Hae In and Jung So Min, as well as the heartwarming storyline.
The series tells the story of Baek Seok Ryu, a successful woman who resigns from her prestigious job due to unexpected circumstances. She reconnects with her childhood friend, Choi Seung Ho, leading to a blossoming romance that has captured the hearts of many viewers.
Beauty and Mr. Romantic Finale Scores Big
Meanwhile, Beauty and Mr. Romantic, starring Im Soo Hyang and Ji Hyun Woo, concluded its run with a massive 21.4 percent viewership rating for its final episode. This makes it the most-watched show of the week and the highest-rated episode of the drama’s entire run. The series follows the journey of an actress who hits rock bottom, only to be reunited with her first love, now an assistant director. Together, they work to rebuild her career.
Other Ratings Highlights
- DNA Lover maintained its steady viewership with a 0.8 percent rating, showing a slight increase from previous episodes.
- Cinderella at 2 AM, starring Shin Hyun Been and Moon Sang Min, wrapped up with a modest 0.6 percent for its finale episode.
Both Love Next Door and Beauty and Mr. Romantic have captivated audiences, with the former continuing to rise in popularity and the latter closing on a high note.
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