"Seon-deok" continues No. 1 streak

MBC's historical drama "Queen Seon-deok" extended its winning streak on the TV ratings chart, taking the No. 1 spot again this week.

"Seon-deok" scored an average 40.1 percent viewership rating for the week of October 26 to November 1 to remain the most-watched TV show for the three consecutive weeks, according to statistics released by TNS Media Korea.

The fictionalized show based on real historical characters has dominated the ratings charts since it premiered in May, taking the No. 1 title almost every week.

KBS2 TV's "Iris", starring Korea's A-list actors Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-hee, came in second with a 29.2 percent viewership rating, gaining from the previous week. Daily soap "Jolly Widows" (KBS1) and weekend drama "Three Brothers" (KBS2) trailed behind with ratings of 26.7 and 25.8 percent, respectively.

In the non-drama category, KBS's "Happy Sunday" topped ratings with a 26.4 percent viewership. KBS2 TV's "Gag Concert" and MBC's "Infinite Challenge" followed with ratings of 20.5 and 20.2 percent, respectively.

Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr
Editor: Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr