Hey, K-drama lovers! Have you been watching When The Phone Rings? If not, let me catch you up because this show is quietly climbing the ratings ladder. The latest episode, which aired on Friday, December 13, 2024, scored a nationwide rating of 5.9%, according to Nielsen Korea. Pretty impressive, right? Especially since it returned after a one-week break thanks to political news coverage hogging the airwaves.
Now, let’s break it down. Since its premiere on November 22, this romance thriller has been on an exciting ratings journey. Here’s the play-by-play:
- Episode 1 (Nov. 22): The show kicked off with a solid 5.5% nationwide rating and 5.4% in Seoul.
- Episode 2 (Nov. 23): A slight dip to 4.7% nationwide, but Seoul held steady at 4.8%.
- Episode 3 (Nov. 29): Boom! The ratings shot up to 6.0% nationwide and 5.6% in Seoul.
- Episode 4 (Nov. 30): A slight drop, but still a strong 5.7% nationwide and 6.0% in Seoul.
- Latest Episode 5 (Dec. 13): Back in the game with 5.9% nationwide.
Okay, I know what you’re thinking, why all the numbers? Because they tell a story! Episode 3, which aired on a Friday, still holds the crown for the highest rating so far. Fridays seem to be a lucky day for this show, so if you’re planning a binge session, maybe start your weekend with it?
What’s cool about When The Phone Rings Kdrama is that it keeps its audience hooked, even with the occasional bumps in viewership. The drama’s mix of romance and suspense is like the perfect cliffhanger cocktail. You can’t help but wonder what’s coming next.
That said, it’s not dominating the time slot just yet. SBS’s The Fiery Priest 2 is absolutely crushing it with a whopping 10.8% nationwide rating for its latest episode. It’s currently the week’s most-watched miniseries.
Still, When The Phone Rings has a loyal fanbase, and I think we can agree, it deserves some love. Are you watching it? Let’s chat!