tvNŌĆÖs Bulgasal: Immortal Souls took the top spot for the first time since the premiere but received mixed reactions. Some expressed curiosity over the complicated fate of Lee Jin Wook, Kwon Na Ra, and Lee Joon. However, some questioned the necessity of Lee Jin Wook and Kwon Na RaŌĆÖs romance. SBSŌĆÖs Our Beloved Summer fell to second place, but attention focused on how Kim Dami and Choi Woo ShikŌĆÖs love story will end. KBSŌĆÖs The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won came in third. The fact that the production forcibly knocked down a horse for a scene was revealed. Soon, the production team admitted to their wrongdoing, stirring up even bigger controversy. Since the horse in question died a week later, the controversy over animal cruelty wonŌĆÖt easily dial down. SBSŌĆÖs Through the Darkness ranked fourth. The prevailing opinion is that itŌĆÖs a well-made drama with a perfect combination of good directing, scripts, and acting. SBSŌĆÖs Let Me Be Your Knight and Channel AŌĆÖs Show Window: The QueenŌĆÖs House ended in 7th and 9th places.

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MBCŌĆÖs My Teenage Girl kept its top spot. In episode 9, aired on the 23rd, the first debut group and the trainees competing for their spots were decided, increasing the tension. Also, the fact that the show signed an official contract with ŌĆŗŌĆŗUniversal Music in Japan even before the final debut members were finalized has hit the wire, making headlines. JTBCŌĆÖs Knowing Bros came in second with FreeZiaŌĆÖs guest appearance. Viewers had a heated debate as some showed disappointment about the minimal editing of a star that sparked a scandal, while some shared that the production team didnŌĆÖt have much of an option. tvNŌĆÖs Mama the Idol became a hot topic as Sunmi and JYP joined Sunye for a performance. Their reunion especially drew explosive responses in female-centric online communities.

┬Ā This survey was released on January 24th by the TV popularity analyst Good Data Corporation after analyzing the internetŌĆÖs responses generated from news articles, blogs/communities, videos, and SNS. It is in regards to 23 drama series and 182 variety shows that are either on-air or scheduled to be aired from January 17th through to January 23rd of 2021. ┬Ā Source (1, 2) Translator Kim Hoyeun: If you are a fan of K-drama, K-movie, and K-pop, I am your guy. I will continue to provide you with up-to-date K-entertainment news.