Sunday nights in Korean television just hit different this week. Two dramas made major headlines — one signed off on the highest note of its entire run, while another is strutting into its finale week with undeniable confidence at the top of the charts. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest K-drama ratings that have fans buzzing.
Sunday K-Drama Ratings at a Glance (May 24, 2026)
| Drama | Network | Rating | Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe for Love | KBS 2TV | 13.2% | Most-watched Sunday drama overall |
| Filing for Love | tvN | 8.1% | No. 1 on cable; No. 1 in 20–49 age group |
| We Are All Trying Here | JTBC | 5.3% | Series finale — all-time high for the show |
We Are All Trying Here — A Goodbye Worth Celebrating
There’s something genuinely moving about a show that builds its audience right up to the very last episode, and that’s exactly what JTBC’s We Are All Trying Here pulled off.
On May 24, the JTBC drama achieved the highest viewership ratings of its entire run with its series finale, recording an average nationwide rating of 5.3 percent according to Nielsen Korea — a brand new all-time high for the show.
Ending on your personal best is arguably the most satisfying way any drama can close out. Fans of the show clearly showed up in full force to see it through to the end, and that kind of loyalty speaks volumes about the emotional connection the story built over its run.
Television ratings in South Korea are closely tracked and considered a key benchmark of a drama’s cultural impact — making this finale milestone all the more significant for the show’s cast and crew.
Filing for Love — Unstoppable Heading Into Its Final Week
While one drama said goodbye, another is very much in its glory days. tvN’s romantic comedy Filing for Love, starring Shin Hae Sun and Gong Myoung, is heading into its final week as the undisputed Sunday champion on cable.
The latest episode earned an average nationwide rating of 8.1 percent, making it the most-watched program of any kind to air on cable on Sunday. It was also the top show in its time slot across all channels including public broadcast networks, and ranked No. 1 among the key 20 to 49 age demographic — the most coveted group for advertisers and broadcasters alike.
That kind of cross-demographic dominance in its penultimate week is a strong indicator that the finale is going to be a massive event for K-drama fans. You can catch up on all episodes of Filing for Love with subtitles on Viki before the finale drops.
Recipe for Love — Still the Overall Sunday King
KBS 2TV’s Recipe for Love continued its reign as the most-watched program of Sunday overall, recording an impressive average nationwide rating of 13.2 percent. A public broadcast behemoth that simply won’t give up its crown anytime soon.
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FAQs
Q: What rating did We Are All Trying Here score in its finale?
Q: Is Filing for Love the top-rated cable drama right now?
Yes — Filing for Love ranked No. 1 on cable with an 8.1% nationwide rating on Sunday, also topping the 20–49 age demographic across all channels including public broadcasters.
