Yoo Yeon Seok has been steering the “underrated” ship of K-drama actors for a long time. However, her last project for 2024 is MBC’s melodrama series when the phone ringsChae Soo Bin’s co-starring has undoubtedly helped boost her popularity among South Korean and international audiences. Thanks to Netflix distribution rights for its latest K-drama, the show has maintained a top ranking stance on both the domestic FUNdex chart and the global streamer’s weekly top 10 ranking.
Last updated on New Year’s Eve, Good Data Corporation’s ‘K-Content Online Buzzworthyness’ chart topped the UK overall performers chart. Even in the Drama Performers Buzzworthyness Top 10 list, the heartthrob claimed his winning position by defeating any force of competition from the superhit sensation. squid game season 2Star-studded cast of.
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When the Phone Rings vs. Squid Game Season 2
Despite being up against talents like Netflix Original K-drama lead Lee Jung Jae and his irrepressible co-stars Choi Seung Hyun, Gong Yoo and Lee Byung Hyundai, Yeon Seok held his own, beating the best of the best. Meanwhile, his onscreen partner, Chae Soo Bin also took the top spot at #4 this week. Lady’s story is okTrailing by barely a decimal point in the drama performers rankings, Lim Ji Yeon came in behind Yoo at #2.
However Yoo Yeon Seok’s dominance continued squid game Despite the ensemble cast of the sequel, the Netflix series remained undefeated on the TV-OTT buzzworthy rankings. Maintaining a wide margin, the December 26 premiere led with an encouraging score of 54.36%. when the phone rings Ranked second with a score of 9.30%.
New K-dramas in the top 10 discussion rankings this week
Just months after gaining fan-favorite status with his performance in love next door, Kim Ji Eun returns to acting with Channel A in 2024 check in hanyang On 21 December. Starring Bae In Hyuk, Jung Gun Joo and Park Jae Chan, the historical romance title landed on the top 10 TV-OTT list at #7.
More than a year after delivering an outstanding performance in twinkling watermelonRyan makes his long-awaited return to ENA namib On 23 December. The slice-of-life workplace drama, which takes a look at the exploitative nature of the K-pop industry, earned the #9 spot in the TV-OTT rankings.
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Top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz in the fourth week of December
| TV-OTT | TV |
|---|---|
| 1. Squid Game Season 2 – 54.36% (Netflix) | 1. When the phone rings – 23.84% |
| 2. When the Phone Rings – 9.30% (MBC) | 2. The Tale of Lady OK – 18.80% |
| 3. The Tale of Lady OK – 7.33% (JTBC) | 3. Furious Priest 2 – 11.64% |
| 4. Furious Priest 2 (SBS) | 4. Love your enemy |
| 5. Love Your Enemy (tvN) | 5. Check in to Hanyang |
| 6. Light Shop (Disney+) | 6. Parole Examiner Lee |
| 7. Check In to Hanyang (Channel A) | 7. Namib |
| 8. Parole Examiner Lee (tvN) | 8. Who is he? (KBS2) |
| 9. Namib (ENA) | 9. Iron Family (KBS2) |
| 10. Family Matters (Coupang Play) | 10. Cinderella Game (KBS2) |
Top 10 drama actors who created the most buzz in the fourth week of December
| actor | Drama |
|---|---|
| 1. Yoo Yeon Seok – 6.52% | when the phone rings |
| 2. Lim Ji Yeon – 6.31% | Lady’s story is ok |
| 3. Lee Jung Jae – 5.05% | squid game season 2 |
| 4. Chae Soo Bin – 4.97% | when the phone rings |
| 5. Choo Young Woo – 4.57% | Lady’s story is ok |
| 6. Choi Seung-Hyun – 4.13% | squid game season 2 |
| 7. Jang Yumi – 3.18% | love your enemy |
| 8. Joo Ji Hoon – 2.87% | love your enemy |
| 9. Gong Yu – 2.78% | squid game season 2 |
| 10. Lee Byung Hun – 2.10% | squid game season 2 |
