Only 2 Episodes Remaining: K-Drama Hits Low Ratings at 5.4%, Viewer Interest Declines

A South Korean drama close to its conclusion is experiencing significant challenges, registering its lowest viewership rating to date at just 5.4%.This led to increased speculation about whether the show, which previously peaked at 8.3%, can recover and deliver a satisfying finale.

Even Seo Kang Joon Could Not Save Ratings MBC

The series in question, “Undercover High School”, airs on MBC during the Friday-Saturday time slot. As indicated by Nielsen Korea, the viewership for the recently aired episode 10, which debuted on March 22, recorded a mere 5.4% nationwide and 5.3% within the metropolitan area.

Despite an impressive high of over 8% for episode 4 (with a maximum viewership of 11%), the ratings have since remained stagnant, fluctuating between 5% and 6%.The recent episode marked a disappointing new low as the series approaches its finale.

Viewership Trends for “Undercover High School”

Below is a summary of the viewership ratings for each episode, as reported by Nielsen Korea:

Episode 1: 5.6%
Episode 2: 6.6%
Episode 3: 6.6%
Episode 4: 8.3%
Episode 5: 7.2%
Episode 6: 6.7%
Episode 7: 6.8%
Episode 8: 6.1%
Episode 9: 6.1%
Episode 10: 5.4%

In the latest episode, characters Jung Hae-sung, portrayed by Seo Kang-joon, and Seo Myung-joo, played by Kim Shin-rok, discovered a concealed treasure. Additionally, Myung-joo’s revelation of her previous knowledge of a legendary fourth tale related to the school left viewers astonished.

The upcoming episodes, including episode 11 and the series finale, are set to air at 9:50 PM on March 28 and 29. It remains uncertain whether “Undercover High School” can reverse its current ratings decline and finish on a strong note.

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