According to data released by Good Data Corporation for the fourth week of November, Kim Yoo Jung has returned to No.1 on the list of most buzzworthy actors thanks to her performance in Dear X, overtaking previous leader Lee Je Hoon of Taxi Driver 3.
The actor ranking chart also saw a major shake-up as D.O. leapt up 8 spots to rank 3rd, thanks to his villainous turn in The Manipulated. Meanwhile, The Manipulated’s lead Ji Chang Wook slipped to 9th place.
In the drama category, Taxi Driver 3 remains untouchable at the top. The action-packed series broke its own record with episode 6 reaching a 12% viewership rating, while episode 5 followed closely at 8.9%. Among viewers aged 20-49, it is the most-watched program across all networks in December so far.
The top 4 drama rankings stayed unchanged from the previous week, further solidifying the dominance of the “Rainbow Taxi” team. It’s widely believed that Taxi Driver 3 will continue to reign until its finale.
On the other hand, Park Seo Joon and Woo Ji An’s romantic comedy Surely Tomorrow opened with ratings of 2.7% and 3.3% for its first two episodes. While not a poor showing, the series faces stiff weekend competition. Viewers praised the chemistry between the lead couple, though the drama’s heavy use of beauty filters—especially in flashback university scenes—drew criticism from Korean netizens.
Elsewhere in the drama world, Pro Bono starring Jung Kyung Ho debuted with promising numbers (4.5% and 6.2%). The legal drama showcases a quirky but brilliant lawyer navigating complex cases with a compelling ensemble cast.
Meanwhile, fantasy body-swap drama Moon River continues to hold its ground with recent episodes pulling in 6.0% and 5.3%, respectively. Despite direct competition with Taxi Driver 3, the show maintains steady viewership. With only four episodes left, fans are enjoying the comedic yet emotional ride brought by its soul-switching leads.
However, not all dramas are faring well—Last Summer ended its run quietly, posting a disappointing final rating of 1.7%.
As we head deeper into December, all eyes are on whether Dear X and Taxi Driver 3 can maintain their stronghold on viewer interest—or if upcoming dramas will offer a surprise upset.
Sources: Netizenbuzz