This week brought two very different K-drama moments — one show climbing to new heights, and another closing its chapter for good. Here’s everything happening with ENA’s military hit and tvN’s fandom-fueled rom-com.
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New Recruit 4: Sabotage Just Set a New Personal Best
On September 8, “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” wrapped the first half of its run with its highest viewership rating yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the drama averaged a 4.4% nationwide rating, taking first place in its time slot across every channel — and becoming the most-watched show of any kind on cable that Thursday.
For fans following the franchise, this milestone isn’t surprising. “New Recruit” has been a fixture of Korean drama television since its 2022 debut, built on a beloved animated web series that turns barracks life into sharp, character-driven comedy. Season 4 stars Kim Min-ho reprising his role as Park Min-seok, now promoted to corporal and facing a fresh set of headaches — mainly from his fellow soldiers.
Returning cast members Kim Dong-joon, Oh Dae-hwan, and Nam Tae-woo are joined by newcomers Lee Hyun-kyun and Lee Won-jung, whose characters have driven some of the season’s most emotional arcs, including a recent on-screen reconciliation that fans have been buzzing about. With flood-rescue missions, unit conflicts, and the looming “sabotage” tease still unresolved, the second half promises even higher stakes.
My Bias, My Boss Closes Out Its Run
Meanwhile, tvN’s “My Bias, My Boss” ended its 12-episode run with an average nationwide rating of 3.1% for its series finale. The romantic comedy followed devoted fangirl Nam Da-reum, who lands a job at a fashion company connected to her longtime idol crush, Lee Chan — only to find herself unexpectedly falling for her boss, CEO Kang Ha-gi, instead. Starring Kim Hye-joon, Kang Hoon, and Cha Woo-min, the show leaned into classic love-triangle tropes but won viewers over with sharp execution, likable leads, and a genuinely fun office-meets-fandom premise.
Ratings Snapshot: This Week’s K-Drama Highlights
| Drama | Network | Rating | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Recruit 4: Sabotage | ENA | 4.4% | Heading into 2nd half, personal-best rating |
| My Bias, My Boss | tvN | 3.1% | Series finale, run complete |
What This Means Going Forward
“New Recruit 4” proves that a long-running franchise can still find fresh momentum season after season, especially when it keeps its emotional core intact while raising the dramatic stakes. Meanwhile, “My Bias, My Boss” leaves behind a solid, feel-good run that fans of workplace rom-coms will likely revisit for years.
Want to keep up with every K-drama ratings shake-up as it happens? Check out our latest Korean drama news and weekly ratings tracker on TechnoSports.
FAQs
1. What is New Recruit 4: Sabotage about?
It follows Corporal Park Min-seok navigating new military challenges after his promotion, alongside a cast of returning and new soldiers.
2. Has My Bias, My Boss finished airing?
Yes, the drama concluded its 12-episode run with a series finale rating of 3.1%.
