Steady Ratings Rise for “Iron Family” Outshines Competitors
The popular drama “Iron Family” continues to captivate audiences, achieving more than double the ratings of the rival show “The Tale of Lady Ok.” This overwhelming success has solidified its place in the viewership rankings.
As per Nielsen Korea’s daily ratings release on December 15th, “Iron Family” notched a remarkable viewership rating of 16.8% with a substantial audience of 2.872 million viewers. This figure represents a pleasing increase of 0.6% compared to the previous week.
Romantic Developments Capture Audience Hearts
The latest episode showcased an escalation in the romance between Lee Darim, portrayed by Keum Sae-rok, and Seo Gang-ju, played by Kim Jung-hyun. Viewers were treated to a playful disagreement over laundry items, culminating in a surprise kiss that left many swooning. Following an affectionate glance at Gang-ju as he slept, Darim’s unexpected kiss and subsequent retreat prompted intrigue. After her departure, Gang-ju’s bemused reaction, “What’s wrong with her? She was glaring at me like she wanted to kill me… But she always does whatever she wants,” added a humorous touch to the scene.
Fans Share Their Enthusiasm
Fan reactions have flooded social media, with comments such as:
- “I cried, then laughed… Gang-ju and Darim are just the best!”
- “The acting is incredible!”
- “How am I supposed to wait until next week?”
- “So adorable, I’m dying of excitement!”
- “There’s no guy as kind as Gang-ju… even when Darim messed up, he was so understanding. But what was that ending? How am I supposed to wait until next week?”
Comparative Analysis of Competing Dramas
Meanwhile, JTBC’s “The Tale of Lady Ok” also aired on the same day, securing a viewership rating of 8.496% and attracting 1.921 million viewers, ranking third overall. Despite stellar performances from actors like Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo, Kim Jae-won, and Yeonwoo, its ratings only reached about half of those of “Iron Family.” Notably, the show grew its audience by an impressive 255,000 viewers compared to the previous week.
In contrast, SBS’s “My Little Old Boy” claimed the second spot with 2.424 million viewers, benefitting from actress Kim Hee-ae’s guest appearance. This led to a significant surge of 522,000 viewers and a 3.2% increase in ratings week-over-week.
In the mix, tvN’s “Love Your Enemy,” featuring Ju Ji-hoon and Jung Yu-mi, marked steady growth with a viewership of 1.375 million and a rating of 5.655%, adding another 45,000 viewers to its tally.
News Programs and Variety Show Insights
On the news front, MBC’s “Newsdesk” garnered 1.636 million viewers with a 9.1% rating, although this reflected a drop of 369,000 viewers from the previous week. In contrast, JTBC’s “Newsroom” rose by 0.769% to reach 1.021 million viewers and a rating of 4.578%. KBS1’s “KBS News 9” reported 1.053 million viewers with a rating of 6.2%.
Among entertainment shows, KBS2’s “2 Days & 1 Night” attracted 1.6 million viewers, while “Boss in the Mirror” saw a growth to 1.068 million viewers with a rating of 5.8%, marking a gain of 129,000 viewers. Conversely, MBC’s “Exploration Planning Straight” experienced a decline, losing 118,000 viewers and decreasing by 0.5% to settle at 1.349 million viewers.
Conclusions and Future Trends
This week’s ratings reflect the rising popularity of both drama and variety shows, with “Iron Family” and “My Little Old Boy” leading the charge in their respective categories. The enduring charm of family dramas paired with entertaining variety shows suggests a sustained period of high ratings in the upcoming weeks.
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