Three South Korean series that currently dominate television

This weekend, three South Korean series stood out for their ratings successes and their impact on the public: When the Phone Rings, Love Your Enemy and Iron Family. Meanwhile, other popular dramas took a hiatus due to the political events that have taken place in South Korea in the past two weeks.

When the Phone Rings: The Booming Romance Thriller Series

The romantic thriller When the Phone Rings concluded the first half of its broadcast with a resounding success. This drama, broadcast on MBC and available on Netflix in select regions, reached an impressive viewership record of 6.9% for its most recent episode, according to data from Nielsen Korea.

The plot is based on the web novel The Number You Have Dialed and features Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok) and Hong Hee-joo (played by Chae Soo-bin), a couple in an arranged marriage who have remained without communication for three years. The story becomes more intense and exciting when both receive a threatening call from a kidnapper, which unleashes a series of events full of suspense and tension. In addition, memorable characters appear in the drama such as Ji Sang-woo (Heo Nam-jun), a psychiatrist who is also a popular mystery YouTuber, and Na Yu-ri (Jang Gyu-ri), a charismatic host.

The success of the series is no coincidence: it has a very successful creative team led by Kim Ji-woon (Melancholia) and directors Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu. This way, When the Phone Rings has managed to give movement to an intriguing narrative with high-quality production. Viewers have been eagerly awaiting the second half of this series full of suspense and intense emotions.

Love Your Enemy: romance and rivalries in a school setting

For its part, the romantic comedy Love Your Enemybroadcast by tvN, also achieved an important victory by registering an average audience rating of 5.1% in its most recent episode, last Saturday, December 14.

This drama stars Ju Ji-hoon and Jung Yu-mi and tells the complex relationship between Seok Ji-won and Yoon Ji-won, two young people who share the same name and a past full of conflicts due to a rivalry. familiar.

The story takes an interesting turn when they both meet again at the school where they studied: he as principal and she as a physical education teacher. The institution will be the setting that will serve as a base to explore old wounds, buried emotions and the possibility of redemption. With a production team headed by Park Jun-hwa (who has also participated in the successful series titled What’s wrong with Secretary Kim?), this is a drama full of humor, romance and reflection on the weight of the past in our lives.

Currently available on platforms such as Viki and Disney+ for international audiences, Love Your Enemy It is positioning itself as one of the favorite series of the season, especially among fans of the romantic genre.

Iron Family: leader in weekend ratings

The family drama Iron Familybroadcast on KBS 2TV, remains the most-watched Saturday program in South Korea, with an impressive 14.5% viewership rating.

About Unexpected Breaks in Some Popular Dramas

Not all series were able to progress normally this weekend. The Fiery Priest 2 (SBS), The Tale of Lady Ok (JTBC) and Marry YOU (Channel A) paused their broadcasts due to the National Assembly’s vote on the second motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. Although the pause was temporary, fans have expressed their enthusiasm for the return of these series that have maintained high levels of interest and viewership.