Here are all the K-Drama ratings of March 2024.

 

Friday-Saturday-Sunday Ratings

Friday-Saturday-Sunday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

"The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection" started on SBS on March 29th.

"Wonderful World" ratings increased and the drama reached 11.4% with its 9th episode which is one of the best ratings of MBC since 2020.

"Queen of Tears" ratings increased and reached 16.1% which is one of the best ratings of tvN.

"Beauty and Mr. Romantic" ratings were quite similar overall to last week.

"Hide" (Coupang Play web drama) ratings increased from last week.

"The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection" started and its ratings decreased on its second day.

 

Wednesday-Thursday Ratings

Wednesday-Thursday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

There is currently no Wednesday-Thursday K-Dramas airing.

 

Monday-Tuesday Ratings

Monday-Tuesday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

"Wedding Impossible" ratings decreased from last week.

"Nothing Uncovered" (Monday drama) ratings decreased.

 

Friday-Saturday-Sunday Ratings

Friday-Saturday-Sunday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

"Beauty and Mr. Romantic", the new KBS weekend drama starring Ji HyunWoo and Im SooHyang started on March 23. "The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection" will start on SBS on March 29th.

"Hide" with Lee BoYoung and Lee MooSaeng is a Coupang Play web drama airing on JTBC as well.

"Flex X Cop" ended with 9.3%. The drama started at 5.7% and reached its best-ever ratings at 11.0% (8th episode).

"Wonderful World" ratings decreased. For information, the drama reached 9.9% with its 5th episode (March 15th) which is one of the best ratings of MBC since 2020.

"Queen of Tears" ratings increased and reached 14.1% which is one of the best ratings of tvN.

"Beauty and Mr. Romantic" started and its ratings increased on its second day.

"Hide" (Coupang Play web drama) started with around 4%.

 

Wednesday-Thursday Ratings

Wednesday-Thursday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

There is currently no Wednesday-Thursday K-Dramas airing.

 

Monday-Tuesday Ratings

Monday-Tuesday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

"Nothing Uncovered" with Kim HaNeul, Yeon WooJin, and Jang SeungJo started on KBS.

"Wedding Impossible" ratings decreased from last week.

"Nothing Uncovered" started and its ratings decreased on its second day.

 

Friday-Saturday-Sunday Ratings

Friday-Saturday-Sunday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

"Beauty and Mr. Romantic" is the next KBS weekend drama starring Ji HyunWoo and Im SooHyang to start on March 23. "The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection" will start on SBS on March 29th.

"Live Your Own Life" ended with 22.0%. Its ratings were quite similar to last week.

"Man and Woman" ended with 0.2%.

"Doctor Slump" ended and ratings were higher than last week. For information, the dramas reached 8.2% which is one of JTBC highest K-Drama ratings with its 10th episode and ended with 6.5%.

"Flex X Cop" ratings were lower than last week.

"Wonderful World" ratings significantly increased and reached 9.9% which is one of the best ratings of MBC since 2020.

"Queen of Tears" ratings doubled from last week and reached 13.0% which is one of the best ratings of tvN.

 

Wednesday-Thursday Ratings

Wednesday-Thursday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

There is currently no Wednesday-Thursday K-Dramas airing.

 

Monday-Tuesday Ratings

Monday-Tuesday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

On March 18th, "Let's Get Caught by the Neck" with Kim HaNeul, Yeon WooJin, and Jang SeungJo will start on KBS.

"Wedding Impossible" ratings decreased from last week.

 

Friday-Saturday-Sunday Ratings

Friday-Saturday-Sunday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

The awaited drama "Queen of Tears" starring Kim SooHyun and Kim JiWon started on tvN.

"Live Your Own Life" reached its best-ever ratings with 22.1% once again.

"Man and Woman" ratings increased from last week.

"Doctor Slump" ratings decreased from last week. For information, the dramas reach 8.2% which is one of JTBC highest K-Drama ratings with its 10th episode.

"Korea–Khitan War" ended and reached one of KBS best ratings since 2020 with 13.8% on its final episode (excluding weekend dramas).

"Flex X Cop" ratings were higher than last week.

"Wonderful World" ratings significantly increased and reached 8.0% which is one of the best ratings of MBC since 2020.

"Queen of Tears" started and rating significantly increased with its second episode.

 

Wednesday-Thursday Ratings

Wednesday-Thursday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

"Queen Of Divorce" ended with its highest ratings this week. For information, the drama started at 3.3%.

 

Monday-Tuesday Ratings

Monday-Tuesday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

On March 18th, "Let's Get Caught by the Neck" with Kim HaNeul, Yeon WooJin, and Jang SeungJo will start on KBS.

"Wedding Impossible" ratings were similar to last week overall.

 

Friday-Saturday-Sunday Ratings

Friday-Saturday-Sunday K-Dramas’ ratings are back!

"Wonderful World" started on MBC with Kim NamJoo and ASTRO's Cha EunWoo.

On March 9th, the awaited drama "Queen of Tears" starring Kim SooHyun and Kim JiWon will start on tvN.

"Live Your Own Life" reached its best-ever ratings with 22.1%.

"Captivating the King" ended this week and ratings were higher than last week. It reached its best-ever ratings with its final episode at 7.8%. The drama started at 4.0%.

"Man and Woman" ratings decreased from last week.

"Doctor Slump" ratings decreased from last week. For information, the dramas reach 8.2% which is one of JTBC highest K-Drama ratings with its 10th episode.

"Korea–Khitan War" reached one of KBS best ratings since 2020 with 12.9% on its 30th episode (excluding weekend dramas).

"Flex X Cop" ratings were lower than last week.

"Wonderful World" started and its ratings increased on its second day.

 

"Queen Of Tears", one of the hottest K-Dramas of 2024, has finally reached its conclusion. Featuring stars like Kim SooHyun and Kim JiWon as its main leads, the drama had a meteoric rise in ratings, ending at a record high of 24.85%, surpassing "Crash Landing On You" as the highest rated drama of tvN.

The relationship between Baek HyunWoo (Kim SooHyun) and Hong HaeIn (Kim JiWon) kept audiences mesmerized from beginning to end. It was amazing to witness their journey as a couple and how they were able to surpass every hurdle. Combined with an amazing supporting cast and a plot that had viewers wrapped around their finger, "Queen Of Tears" will certainly go down in history as a must-watch series for every K-Drama fanatic.

Part of its success is definitely owed to Kim JiWon and her portrayal of Hong HaeIn. As a character, HaeIn was flawed in many ways, greeting viewers with a towering barricade that kept everyone, Baek HyunWoo included, out. However, it's in her character development and how she transformed over the course of the drama that had fans gushing over Hong HaeIn, and in essence Kim JiWon, all throughout "Queen Of Tears".

Hong HaeIn was special for many reasons. Let's take a look at some down below.

Note: this article contains spoilers.

 

Prickly Demeanor + A Hidden Soft Side

When we first meet Hong HaeIn, her personality is anything but kind-hearted, as her prickly demeanor makes it difficult for anyone to approach her, family included. She's a tough-as-nails CEO who goes to great lengths and strives for perfection at all costs. To some, she may appear emotionless, only thinking about the next way she'll be able to earn money. She's at odds with her husband and legal director Baek HyunWoo, creating a tension that can be felt by all those around them. Overall, she incites a stifling atmosphere that everyone wants to escape from.

Despite this, we find a hidden tenderness underneath it all. Even with the looming risks of her brain tumor, Hong HaeIn goes out of her way to take care of her employees and those struggling to stay afloat. She does it in a particular way that makes it seem as if her actions and decisions are to purely aid the company. But the audiences are able to bear witness to her warm, loving heart that simply was covered in an icy layering for so long. This hidden soft side shows Hong HaeIn in a different light, causing viewers around the world to start nurturing their affection towards the character.

Now, this soft side of Hong HaeIn doesn't remain a secret for too long. As the story progresses, she naturally comes out of her guarded shell, showcasing her true colors of joy-inducing warmth.

 

Falling Back In Love With Baek HyunWoo

Starting off the series, Hong HaeIn and Baek HyunWoo's marriage is falling apart by the seams. Their deteriorating relationship pushes HyunWoo to the edge as he starts up the divorce process — all without HaeIn's knowledge. While their marriage is strained beyond belief, they still hold an inkling of affection towards each other that pops up at the most surprising moments. We see this early on in various scenes like when Baek HyunWoo subconsciously moves to protect Hong HaeIn from a wild boar. Or when she catches herself admiring her husband from afar. While these sweet interactions do exist, they are never vocal about their feelings.

Instead, it's a slow, quiet process for the two, in particular Hong HaeIn, as they fall back in love with one another. Due to HyunWoo's sudden change in demeanor, HaeIn is understandably cautious and right to believe that he's only changed due to her deteriorating health or to gain something. But as the story progresses, the two naturally rekindle a spark and come to believe that they truly are a match made in heaven. Even when they finally do go through a divorce, HaeIn learns about her husband's true feelings, causing her to gravitate towards him once more.

They perform a push and pull dance that plays on viewers' hearts, but also convinces them to remain firmly planted in place, becoming invested as their relationship goes through some much needed healing. Falling back in love isn't easy, especially when there's the conniving and obsessive Yoon EunSeong (Park SungHoon) trying everything possible to tear them apart. However, it's in Baek HyunWoo's persistence and Hong HaeIn's change of heart that allows them to be together once again.

 

Strengthening Family Relations

One of the most cathartic interactions Hong HaeIn has in "Queen Of Tears" is the later interactions with her family. At first, her parents have pushed her aside, with her father believing in her ability to do things on her own and mother forever scarred by the loss of her son. Then there's Hong SooCheol (Kwak DongYeon) who's the baby of the family and acts as the annoying little brother to HaeIn. The only one close to a kindred spirit is her aunt, Hong BeomJa (Kim JungNan) who shows immediate distress upon learning about HaeIn's life-threatening illness.

Everything changes once they learn about HaeIn's illness. Unlike her initial thoughts, her family is grief-stricken by this news and they all do their best to repair their relationship with our main heroine. This attempt isn't one sided either, as HaeIn also takes the necessary steps to create a bridge between her and her family.

One striking scene of heartwarming character development occurs when HaeIn and her mother, Kim SeonHwa (Na YoungHee), talk in the hospital. This is one of the first times since after her brother's passing accident where mother and daughter are vulnerable in front of one another. They allow themselves to feel each other's embrace and from that point onward, their relationship changes for the better.

These instances allowed Hong HaeIn to go through a vital transformation, causing viewers to cheer even harder for the "Queen Of Tears" main character. Now that her and her family's relationship has gone through some healing, many avidly hoped that the hardships would end, allowing for more family bonding moments to occur.

 

Hong HaeIn/Kim JiWon Public Reception

Kim jiwon as Hong Haein will be forever my fav character I love her and I will miss her so much 🥹❤️ #QueenOfTears #KimJiWon pic.twitter.com/ZKtiegCQUd

— Bicho🍀 (@B94495231) April 28, 2024

Looking at everything that happened on screen, Hong HaeIn, the character, and Kim JiWon, the actress, received so much love from netizens across the world. There were numerous mentions across social media, with various scenes uploaded onto YouTube, TikToks, and so much more. To beat an iconic series like "Crash Landing On You", "Queen Of Tears" understandably had to have done a million things right — and one of these was choosing Kim JiWon as the series' female lead.

The comments section across the various YouTube clips and Instagram posts were similar, praising Kim JiWon and the rest of the cast for their amazing performances. Weekends were much more enjoyable with "Queen Of Tears" and the entire globe were more than vocal about it.

Interest over time for Hong HaeIn and Kim JiWon only grew larger as "Queen Of Tears" progressed, receiving noticeable spikes when new episodes were released. The K-Drama community across various social media sites would be abuzz with "Queen Of Tears" reactions. The ending is bittersweet, as the drama wrapped up beautifully, however, its absence will surely be felt all across the world. Kim JiWon's Hong HaeIn made us feel a spectrum of different emotions, speaking to the actress' innate skill and ability to pilot any character to perfection. There's nothing but positivity towards the tvN series and everyone involved as they successfully captivated the entire world.

Kim JiWon's next project has yet to be announced, but before then, fans will surely revisit her performance in "Queen Of Tears" a million times over.

What was some of your favorite scenes featuring Kim JiWon's Hong HaeIn?

Throughout the world of K-Dramas, various broadcasting stations bring numerous series to the home of fans all across the globe. One of these stations is the illustrious MBC. MBC is one of the most popular broadcasting channels, with its K-Dramas consistently placing in the best ratings list. The channel continues to deliver high-quality productions appealing to fans in South Korea and abroad. As such, MBC drama ratings rise to the very top, with many reaching record highs.

Here are the top MBC Dramas with the highest ratings since 2020!

 

1. "Knight Flower" - 18.4%

Starring Lee Hanee and Lee JongWon, the historical drama "Knight Flower" starred high in ratings and quickly reached high ratings. The drama gained even more popularity in its last weeks and reached the ratings of 18.4% with its final episode. In 2024, the drama broke the previous records held by "The Red Sleeve". The drama is available on Viki, Kocowa, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

 

2. "The Red Sleeve" - 17.4%

Among historical K-Dramas, "The Red Sleeve" was phenomenally made, filled with moments of romance and yearning that cannot be easily forgotten. Due to its massive success, it gained 17.4% ratings, making it the highest rated series among MBC K-Dramas from 2020 to 2023. Luckily for fans new and old, the K-Drama is available to watch on Rakuten Viki.

 

3. "Big Mouth" - 13.7%

"Big Mouth" made big waves during its initial run. The chemistry between Lee JongSuk and Girls' Generation's YoonA was magnificent, and combined with a compelling storyline, it became an immediate hit, reaching 13.7% ratings. The drama can be watched via streaming site Hulu.

 

4. "My Dearest (part 1 & 2)" - 12.9%

Starring NamKoong Min and Ahn EunJin, "My Dearest" gained massive success and tugged on the heartstrings of all its viewers with a total of 21 episodes. Reaching its highest rating of 12.9% with the final episodes, it puts the series as one of the most watched of MBC. "My Dearest" is currently available on Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.

 

5. "Wonderful World" - 11.4%

"Wonderful World" (2024) is a revenge and thriller drama starring Kim NamJoo and ASTRO's Cha EunWoo. The drama went viral on social media and the mysterious story caught attention. The drama peaked at 11.4% with its 9th, 11th, and 13th episodes. It started at 5.3%.

 

6. "Chief Detective 1958" - 10.8%

The retro crime drama "Chief Detective 1958" starring Lee JeHoon, Lee DongHwi, Choi WooSung, Yoon HyunSoo, and Seo EunSoo started with 10.1% and reached 10.8% with its 3rd episode. The drama started after "Wonderful World" and garnered a lot of attention to be able to start with such high ratings.

 

7. "The Veil" - 9.8%

Also starring NamKoong Min, "The Veil" kept audiences at the edge of their seats with its various twists and turns. Its captivating suspense allowed the drama to reach its highest ratings of 9.8%, landing it at number four among MBC dramas. "The Veil" is available to watch via Rakuten Viki or Kocowa.

 

8. "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract" - 9.6%

"The Story of Park's Marriage Contract" based on webtoon gained a lot of popularity. Bae InHyuk and Lee SeYoung's chemistry was amazing and the story was full of mystery so the drama gained a lot of viewers. The drama started at 5.6% and reached the highest rating of 9.6%.

 

9. "Tracer" - 9.0%

This MBC drama depicted the hard working performance of the National Tax Service. Featuring a cast with Yim SiWan, Go AhSung, Son HyunJoo, and much more, "Tracer" reached its highest rating at 9.0%, earning it the fifth spot among MBC dramas so far. "Tracer" is available on Rakuten Viki, Kocowa, and Wavve.

 

10. "The Golden Spoon" - 7.8%

"The Golden Spoon" is a webtoon-based drama that followed poor, yet studious Lee SeungCheon (BTOB's SungJae) and chaebol son Hwang TaeYong (Lee JongWon) as they switched lives during adolescence and adulthood. The drama explored the stark differences between the extremely rich and those living in poverty. While there were moments of crushing heartache, there were scenes of uplifting hope that lit up all the dark spaces in your heart. "The Golden Spoon" earned its highest ratings at 7.8% and is available on Disney+ and Hulu.

 

11. "Tomorrow" - 7.6%

While this webtoon-based drama had various moments of uplifting comedy, it also did an excellent job at exploring hard-hitting topics. This involved aspects of mental health, life after death and those left behind, as well as the will to live on. At its highest peak, "Tomorrow" earned 7.6% in ratings. This MBC K-Drama is available on streaming platform, Netflix.

 

12. "Doctor Lawyer" - 7.2%

Starring the iconic actor, So JiSub, "Doctor Lawyer" is a fusion of medical and law, providing the best of both worlds. As Han YiHan (So JiSub) searched for the truth, viewers could not help but remain by his side. With the help of its loyal viewers, the MBC drama reached its highest ratings of 7.2%, placing it at eighth on this list. "Doctor Lawyer" is currently available on Disney+ and Hulu.

 

13. "Kkondae Intern" - 7.1%

Adapted from the winning script from MBC's 2018 drama writing contest, "Kkondae Intern" follows the reversal of roles between Ka YeolChan (Park HaeJin) and Lee ManSik (Kim EungSoo). The office comedy provided viewers a reason to smile and laugh, week after week, and reached its highest ratings of 7.1%. "Kkondae Intern" is available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.

 

14. "Dinner Mate" - 6.1%

A story of strangers to lovers, Kim HaeKyung (Song SeungHeon) and Woo DoHee (Seo JiHye) unexpectedly meet on Jeju Island. Bonding over their respective heartaches and love of food, they remain in contact and gradually fall for one another. "Dinner Mate" earned its highest ratings at 6.1% and is available to watch via streaming sites iQIYI and Prime Video.

 

15. "Find Me In Your Memory" - 5.4%

"Find Me In Your Memory" is a moving story between Lee JungHoon (Kim DongWook) and Yeo HaJin (Mun KaYoung). While the drama had its fair share of romance, it also offered moments of healing that aided broken souls everywhere. The drama earned its highest ratings at 5.4%, landing at eleventh among MBC K-Dramas. It is available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.

 

16. "The Forbidden Marriage" - 4.9%

"The Forbidden Marriage" certainly had it all: a budding romance, a swoon-worthy second lead, a love triangle that broke your heart, and so much more. Audiences certainly agreed, sticking with the drama for every new episode, helping it reach its peak at 4.9% ratings. "The Forbidden Marriage" is available to watch on Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Kocowa.

 

17. "Kokdu: Season Of Deity" - 4.8%

"Kokdu: Season Of Deity" was filled with quirky characters, electrifying chemistry, and a romance that withstood the test of time. Switching between historical and modern, "Kokdu: Season Of Deity" had fans constantly coming back for more, earning 4.8% ratings. The MBC drama is made available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Wavve.

 

18. "When I Was Most Beautiful" - 4.7%

"When I Was Most Beautiful" is a heartbreaking love story featuring Oh YeJi (Im SooHyang) who is caught between brothers Seo Hwan (Ji Soo) and Seo Jin (Ha SeokJin). As they navigated feelings of love and jealousy, audiences remained glued to their seats, watching the story unfold. With the help of its dedicated viewers, the series earned 4.7% ratings, placing it at number fourteen among MBC K-Dramas. "When I Was Most Beautiful" is available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.

 

19. "From Now On, Showtime!" - 4.6% & "The Game: Towards Zero" - 4.6%

Comedic with a touch of mystery, "From Now On, Showtime!" was able to captivate viewers with its lighthearted storyline and incredible lineup of actors. On the other hand, there was the more serious, thriller series "The Game: Towards Zero" which kept viewers shrouded in suspense. While two different genres, these series earned its highest ranking at 4.6%, tying at number fifteen among MBC K-Dramas.

Which of these MBC dramas is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!