Korean Drama Viewership Surge Drives Double-Digit Ratings in August 2026
According to Nielsen Korea, several high-profile South Korean television series achieved record viewership numbers and crossed double-digit ratings during August 2026 amidst intense competition. CNN Indonesia reported that the impressive milestones were driven by prominent star power, including performances by Gong Hyo-jin, Ji Sung, Namkoong Min, Park Eun-bin, and Ahn Bo-hyun.
A Bona Defide Killer Breaks Records on Viki
Gong Hyo-jin’s latest project, A Bona Fide Killer, crossed double-digit ratings on August 15, according to Nielsen Korea data cited by CNN Indonesia. The series claimed the top slot across all channels with a national average rating of 10.2 percent, marking an all-time high for the program and the most-watched miniseries of that evening. The story follows Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin), a sniper for a secret organization known as Kingfisher, who balances her dangerous profession with family life alongside her husband Kwon Tae-seong (Jung Joon-won). The series tayang di Viki.
The Apartment Job Concludes on Netflix
Ji Sung’s series The Apartment Job wrapped up its run on August 16 with a peak national average rating of 7.7 percent, according to Nielsen Korea figures reported by CNN Indonesia. That final figure represented a significant jump from its earlier national average of roughly 5.4 percent. The narrative centers on Park Hae-gang (Ji Sung), a former Oasis Gang boss who runs for apartment resident representative to secure long-term repair reserve funds and inadvertently uncovers housing corruption. Ha Yoon-kyung co-stars as a part-time legal consultation desk worker, and the series is available on Netflix.
Spooky in Love Dominates Sunday Cable Ratings
Park Eun-bin’s fantasy romance series Spooky in Love finished its run on August 23 with a national average rating of 7.9 percent for its 12th episode, as reported by Nielsen Korea via CNN Indonesia. The network data positioned the show as the most-watched cable broadcast on Sunday. The plot features Cheon Yeo-ri (Park Eun-bin), a hotel owner who can see ghosts, partnered with prosecutor Ma Gang-wook, played by Yang Se-jong. The show is among popular August 2026 releases streaming on Netflix.
The Husband and Flex x Cop 2 Post Strong Figures on Disney+
Namkoong Min’s medical thriller The Husband reached a national average of 7.6 percent on August 1, per Nielsen Korea figures detailed by CNN Indonesia, following neurosurgeon Kang Tae-Joo as he navigates a kidnapping suspicion after his hospital chairman wife is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Flex x Cop 2 achieved a personal season high of 7.5 percent on August 22. Ahn Bo-hyun returns as wealthy detective Jin Yi-soo, partnered with senior investigator Joo Hye-ra (Jung Eun-chae) on Disney+, as reported by CNN Indonesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which K-drama achieved the highest rating in August 2026?
- According to Nielsen Korea data cited by CNN Indonesia, Gong Hyo-jin’s A Bona Fide Killer reached the highest peak with a national average rating of 10.2 percent on August 15.
- Where can viewers watch Flex x Cop Season 2?
- Flex x Cop 2, starring Ahn Bo-hyun and Jung Eun-chae, is available for streaming on Disney+, as reported by CNN Indonesia.
- What is the genre of Spooky in Love?
- Starring Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong, Spooky in Love blends fantasy and romance elements, following a hotel owner who sees ghosts and a prosecutor who team up to solve cases.
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