Good news for K-drama romance fans: Between Steps is moving in the right direction. After a promising first week, it logged a higher rating on its second episode, while another new drama opened the same night.
The Numbers
On October 6, ENA’s new romance drama starring Kim So Hyun and Choo Young Woo rose to an average nationwide rating of 2.4 per cent for its second episode, according to Nielsen Korea. Channel A’s new drama kiDnap GAME premiered the same night at 0.3 per cent.
Between Steps: Overview
| Drama | Network | Episode | Nationwide rating (Nielsen Korea) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between Steps | ENA | Episode 2 | 2.4% (up from episode 1) |
| kiDnap GAME | Channel A | Premiere | 0.3% |
| Date | October 6, 2026 |
Why Rising Ratings Matter?
For a new drama, the second episode is a key test. A rise means viewers who tried the first episode came back, and new ones joined. That kind of growth in the opening week often signals word of mouth, and a 2.4% average is a solid base to build on. The report doesn’t give the first episode’s number, so I haven’t stated the size of the increase.
The Leads
Kim So Hyun and Choo Young Woo headline Between Steps. Viewers who want more of them can watch Kim So Hyun in Serendipity’s Embrace and Choo Young Woo in Oasis on Viki.
What About kiDnap GAME?
A 0.3% opening is a quiet start, but premiere numbers are only the first chapter. Ratings often shift as episodes air and viewers find a show, so it’s too early to judge.
What to Watch For
Keep an eye on the next few episodes of Between Steps to see whether the climb continues. The next ratings report should show whether the second-episode gain holds.
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FAQs
Q1. What rating did Between Steps get for episode 2?
It averaged 2.4 per cent nationwide, according to Nielsen Korea.
Q2. How did kiDnap GAME do on its premiere?
It opened at an average nationwide rating of 0.3 per cent on Channel A.
