Two popular South Korean dramas, Motel California and Love Scout, are making waves with their latest episodes. Motel California, starring Lee Se Young and Na In Woo, has reached its highest viewership ratings so far, while Love Scout, featuring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, continues to draw a large audience.
Motel California’s Rising Popularity
Motel California, a drama about a woman returning to her hometown after 12 years, has seen a significant increase in viewership. On January 18, 2025, Nielsen Korea reported that the drama’s third episode achieved a nationwide rating of 5.2 percent. This marks a new personal best for the series, demonstrating its growing popularity among viewers.
The drama, based on Shim Yoon Seo’s 2019 novel Home, Bitter Home, tells the story of a woman who grew up in a rural motel called Motel California. After leaving her small town, she comes back 12 years later, hoping to reconnect with her first love and face the challenges that await her. The drama is written by Lee Seo Yoon and directed by Jang Joon Ho and Kim Hyung Min. The new episode was available on tvN on January 18, 2025.
Love Scout’s Continued Success
Love Scout, which airs in the same time slot as Motel California, is also performing strongly. The drama’s fifth episode achieved an average nationwide rating of 10.7 percent, topping its time slot across all channels. This episode also marked the drama’s highest Friday ratings to date, as its Saturday ratings are usually even higher. Additionally, Love Scout was the most-watched program of the week among viewers aged 20 to 49, with an average rating of 3.9 percent.
Love Scout tells the story of Kang Ji Yun, a successful CEO of a headhunting firm who is dedicated to her career. Despite her professional achievements, she struggles with her personal life. The drama airs on the SBS network, with the new episode airing on January 18, 2025.
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