‘Penthouse 2’ Still Reigns as the Most Talked-about Drama with High Viewership Ratings
"Penthouse 2" proves its dominance with consistent ratings, making it undefeatable as the country's number one drama.
In a recent report, Good Data Corporation released its weekly rankings of most talked about actors and dramas currently airing or set to debut.
This is based on data collected from blog posts, online communities, social media posts, news articles, and videos.
"Penthouse 2" Defends the Top Spot as Most Talked-about K-Drama
For the fourth week of March, "Penthouse: War in Life 2" managed to sustain its reign as the most buzzworthy drama as it defended the top spot for weeks.
Moreover, the suspense drama scored a whopping 29.95 percent for its nationwide rating.
Surprisingly, "Joseon Exorcist" climbs up to the second rank after receiving a wave of controversy after its premiere.
To recall, SBS recently announced that the period drama was canceled after causing clamor from the public due to allegations about historical distortion.
On the other hand, "Vincenzo" slides down to number three while "River Where The Moon Rises" remains at the fourth rank.
Capping off the top five most talked-about drama is tvN's "Mouse" followed by "Navillera," "Beyond Evil," "Sisyphus: The Myth," "Oh My Ladylord," and KBS 2TV's "Miss Monte-Cristo" starring Lee So Yeon and Choi Yeo Jin.
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Lee Ji Ah Tops the List of Most Talked-about Actors for Three Weeks Straight
As for the buzzworthy actors, it's no surprise that the "Penthouse 2" cast almost completed the list of most talked-about stars based on Good Data Corporation's report.
With this, Lee Ji Ah, who portrayed the mysterious Na Ae Gyo, sits at the top spot for three consecutive weeks as the hit SBS show nears its season finale.
The 42-year-old award-winning actress was followed by her co-stars, Um KiJoon and Eugene, as they landed the second and third spots.
Um Ki Joon plays the show's main antagonist Joo Dan-Tae, the chairman of JKING Holdings and Cheong-A Group, while Eugene portrays Oh Yoon Hee's role, the doting mother of Bae Ro Na, played by Kim Hyun Soo and the nemesis of Cheon Seo Jin, portrayed by Kim So Yeon.
Breaking the "Penthouse 2" cast streak is "Vincenzo" star Song Joong Ki who sits at the fourth spot.
Meanwhile, the popular evening drama continues to dominate the most buzzworthy actors as Kim So Yeon, Kim Hyun Soo, Park Eun Seok ranks fifth to the seventh spot.
Completing the top ten is "Mouse" star Lee Seung Gi, "Vincenzo's" Ok Taecyeon, and Song Kang for the recently debuted "Navillera."
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"Penthouse 2" Special Season Finale
While "Penthouse 2" remains the highest-ranking evening drama, multiple outlets previously noted that the suspense romance series might have a special season finale.
According to reports, the SBS program might have a special season-ender, which is set to air on April 3.
It will be just like in season 1, dubbed as "Penthouse Hidden Room-Hidden Story," where cast members share their experiences and the behind-the-scenes of the drama.
The special episode is rumored to be hosted by Shin Dong-yeop.
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Written by Geca Wills
