Can Motel California Keep Up Its Rising Ratings?

Motel California’s Latest Episode Hits a New High!

Okay, K-drama fam, let’s talk about Motel California!
The show just hit its highest ratings yet with Episode 3, which aired on January 17. Nielsen Korea says it pulled in a solid 5.2%. That’s a big step up from earlier episodes, and honestly, it feels like people are finally catching on to how good this drama is!

What’s the Buzz About?

If you’re not watching yet, here’s the deal. Motel California is based on the novel Home, Bitter Home by Shim Yoon Seo. It’s all about Ji Kang Hee (played by Lee Se Young), who returns to her hometown after 12 years. She’s hoping to reconnect with her first love but ends up facing some pretty emotional challenges. Add Na In Woo to the mix, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for small-town romance and drama.

Ratings Are Climbing!

Here’s how the show’s been doing so far:

  • Episode 1 (Jan 10): 4.5%
  • Episode 2 (Jan 11): 3.8%
  • Episode 3 (Jan 17): 5.2%

The jump in ratings for Episode 3 is huge, and honestly, it’s well-deserved.

What About the Competition?

Motel California airs at the same time as Love Scout (Han Ji Min + Lee Jun Hyuk). Tough spot, right? Love Scout has been doing really well with a 10.7% rating for its latest episode. But hey, Motel California is slowly but surely building its own fanbase.

If you’ve been sleeping on this drama, now’s the time to catch up. It’s got heartfelt moments, swoon-worthy leads, and that small-town charm we all love. Let’s see if Episode 4 takes the ratings even higher!