"Iris" scores its highest viewership rating

KBS TV's blockbuster drama "Iris" continued to steam forward this week, as its ratings broke its previous high from a week ago.

According to statistics released by TNS Media Korea, the Wednesday/Thursday evening drama scored a 35.7 percent viewership rating, which is the highest figure the show has recorded since its premiere in mid-October.

Another research firm AGB Nielsen Media reported a 31.3 percent rating during yesterday's episode, a 0.7 point gain from the previous day.

"Iris" has drawn much attention since the pre-production stages with its huge scale, international location shoots and a stellar cast, which includes actors Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-hee, Kim So-yeon and K-pop idol T.O.P. of idol group Big Bang.

Reporter : Ko Jae-wan star@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr