SEOUL, December 21, 2023 – The series finale of “Moon River” captivated audiences on December 20, achieving its highest viewership ratings yet with an average nationwide score of 6.8 percent, according to Nielsen Korea. The fantasy romance drama concluded its run on a soaring note, leaving fans buzzing about its enchanting storyline.
Drama Ratings Roundup: ‘Taxi Driver 3’ Still Reigns supreme
Several Korean dramas saw shifts in viewership this week, with some enjoying peaks and others experiencing declines. Here’s a look at the latest ratings data:
- “Moon River” ended its run with a ratings peak.
- “Our Golden Days” remains the most-watched program overall.
- “Pro Bono” experienced a notable drop in viewership.
- “Surely Tomorrow” achieved its highest Saturday ratings.
While “Moon River” signed off with a bang, SBS’s action-packed series “Taxi driver 3” remained the most-watched miniseries on Saturdays, securing an average nationwide rating of 11.9 percent. The show also claimed the title of the most-watched program of the entire week among the crucial 20-49 age demographic,garnering a 3.7 percent rating.
What makes a accomplished K-drama? A compelling narrative, strong character development, and consistent ratings growth, as demonstrated by the performance of “Taxi Driver 3” and the finale boost for “Moon River.”
JTBC’s “Surely Tomorrow” also saw positive movement, reaching its highest ratings for a saturday broadcast with a nationwide average of 3.3 percent. This marks an enhancement for the series, which typically performs better on Sundays.
however, not all dramas experienced upward trends. tvN’s “Pro Bono” faced a considerable viewership decline, with its fifth episode dropping to an average nationwide rating of 4.0 percent – a 50 percent decrease from the 8.0 percent achieved with its fourth episode the previous week.
KBS 2TV’s “Our Golden Days” maintained its strong performance, matching its Saturday high from the previous week and remaining the most-watched program of the day with an notable average nationwide rating of 16.6 percent.
Watch “Moon River” with subtitles:
Catch up on “Taxi Driver 3”:
And “Our Golden Days”:
