Doctor X and 100 Days of Deception have once again dominated the weekly rankings measuring the buzz generated by Korean dramas, according to data released by Good Data Corporation. Both productions not only top the list of most discussed series but also placed their lead actors at the top of the ranking for most buzzworthy performers.
Good Data Corporation compiles these weekly lists by analyzing news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media related to dramas that are currently airing or set to premiere soon.
Doctor X repeats in the top spot for the second consecutive week
SBS's Doctor X remained at number 1 on the list of most buzzworthy dramas for the second week in a row. Its lead, Kim Ji Won, also continued to lead the ranking of most buzzworthy actors, while Jang Seung Jo entered the list for the first time, landing at number 7.
100 Days of Deception climbs positions in both rankings
tvN's 100 Days of Deception rose to second place on this week's drama list. Its leads, Kim You Jung and GOT7's Park Jinyoung, also advanced in the actor ranking, placing at number 2 and number 3 respectively.
Other notable dramas in the weekly ranking
ENA's Between Steps took third place on the drama list, with its leads Choo Young Woo and Kim So Hyun placing at number 4 and number 5 on the actor ranking.
KBS 2TV's A Love Other Than Yours climbed to fourth place on the drama list, while its leads Seo Kang Jun and Ahn Eun Jin appeared at number 6 and number 9 on the actor ranking.
In its final week of broadcast, TVING's The Ordinary Jackpot entered the drama list at number 5.
Netflix's Take Charge of My Heart remained stable at number 6 on the drama list, with its leads Chae Soo Bin and Kim Young Kwang occupying the 8th and 10th spots respectively on the actor ranking.
TVING's new romantic comedy, Make Me Tingle, debuted at number 8 on the drama list, while the upcoming Disney+ series, The Remarried Empress, entered directly at number 10.
Full ranking of the 10 most buzzworthy dramas of the week
- SBS Doctor X
- tvN 100 Days of Deception
- ENA Between Steps
- KBS2 A Love Other Than Yours
- TVING The Ordinary Jackpot
- Netflix Take Charge of My Heart
- TVING Make Me Tingle
- KBS2 Love on the Menu
- JTBC Fly High Butterfly
- Disney+ The Remarried Empress
Full ranking of the 10 most buzzworthy actors of the week
- Kim Ji Won (Doctor X)
- Kim You Jung (100 Days of Deception)
- Park Jinyoung (100 Days of Deception)
- Choo Young Woo (Between Steps)
- Kim So Hyun (Between Steps)
- Seo Kang Jun (A Love Other Than Yours)
- Jang Seung Jo (Doctor X)
- Chae Soo Bin (Take Charge of My Heart)
- Ahn Eun Jin (A Love Other Than Yours)
- Kim Young Kwang (Take Charge of My Heart)
Frequently asked questions about the most buzzworthy Korean drama rankings
Which drama holds the top spot in this week’s ranking?
SBS's Doctor X remains at number 1 on the list of most buzzworthy dramas for the second consecutive week, according to data from Good Data Corporation.
Who leads the ranking of most buzzworthy actors?
Kim Ji Won continues in the top spot of the actor ranking thanks to her lead role in Doctor X.
How does Good Data Corporation compile these rankings?
The company collects information from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media regarding dramas that are airing or set to premiere to determine the level of interest generated each week.
What position does 100 Days of Deception hold in the drama ranking?
tvN's 100 Days of Deception rose to the second spot on the list of most buzzworthy dramas this week.
Which new series entered the rankings this week?
TVING's Make Me Tingle debuted at number 8 on the drama list, while Disney+'s The Remarried Empress entered at number 10.
