‘Behind Your Touch’ Beats ‘King the Land’s’ Pilot Episode Rating Record
The new weekend K-drama "Behind Your Touch," starring Han Ji Min and Lee Min Ki, kicked off with an impressive rating, beating "King the Land's" pilot episode record!
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Han Ji Min & Lee Min Ki's 'Behind Your Touch' Kicks Off With Good Rating Record
JTBC's newly-premiered fantasy-romance series "Behind Your Touch," which took over "King the Land's" spot, is garnering positive response after episode 1 aired.
On August 13, based on the results released by the ratings survey company, Nielsen Korea, "Behind Your Touch" episode 1, which aired on August 12, recorded an average score of 5.3 percent.
It has been said that it is higher than the 5.0 percent record by the pilot episode of "King the Land."
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According to the data provided by the audience rating, Han Ji Min and Lee Min Ki's new drama concluded episode 1 with a 5.6 percent viewership rating in the Seoul metropolitan area. It also ranked first in non-commercial channels at the same time, marking a good start.
'The First Responders 2' Goes Head-to-Head With 'My Dearest'
As "Behind Your Touch" began, the SBS Friday-Saturday series "The First Responders 2" and MBC's historical-romance drama "My Dearest" had a fierce battle on primetime.
The fourth episode of "The First Responders 2" garnered 6.0 percent.
According to the source, it is a record that topped the list of dramas aired on Saturday. "My Dearest" episode 4, starring Namgoong Min and Ahn Eun Jin, scored 5.2 percent of viewership.
As a result, "Behind Your Touch" outshined "My Dearest" from the first broadcast and took second place in the weekend drama.
The fantasy-romance drama started with a 5.3 percent, marking the beginning of a fierce competition, slightly different from the rival series.
'Behind Your Touch' Episode 1: Han Ji Min & Lee Min Ki's Characters Introduced
Even before the drama debuted, it already garnered anticipation from the audience as top actors Han Ji Min and Lee Min Ki headline the project along with EXO's Suho, who is making a comeback on the small screen.
"Behind Your Touch's" Episode 1 captivated the viewers with pleasant stories and comic passionate performances by the actors. The comic energy of Bong Ye Bun, a veterinarian who developed a psychometric superpower, and Moon Jang Yeol, a passionate detective who was demoted from Seoul, filled the drama with laughter.
This is also the first drama collaboration of the three stars, which adds excitement to the audience. Many are looking forward to seeing more of the trio's chemistry.
Catch the new episodes of "Behind Your Touch" every Saturday and Sunday on JTBC at 10:30 p.m. (KST).
The series is also available on the famous online streaming giant Netflix.
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