When every new episode beats the last, a drama has found its audience. SBS’s Doctor X is on exactly that run, and tvN’s 100 Days of Deception isn’t far behind in its own time slot.
Here’s the full ratings picture from October 17, with each show explained. For more K-drama news, see our K-drama and Korean entertainment updates.
Doctor X: Ratings Snapshot
| Drama | Network | Rating (nationwide avg.) | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor X | SBS | 18.5% | New all-time high, episode 4 |
| Love on the Menu | KBS 2TV | 14.3% | Stayed strong |
| 100 Days of Deception | tvN | 7.0% | Highest Saturday rating, episode 3 |
| A Love Other Than Yours | KBS 2TV | 1.8% | Dipped |
| Fly High Butterfly | JTBC | 1.4% | Ahead of series finale |
| Dive into You | Channel A | 0.16% | Second half begins |
The Shows, One by One
1. Doctor X (SBS)
This medical noir drama has a perfect streak: its ratings have risen with every new episode. Episode four reached 18.5 percent, a new all-time high. Soompi says it was the most-watched show of any kind to air on Sunday, though the article is dated October 17, so there’s a small date inconsistency in the source. Either way, the trend is the story. Steady growth like this usually means strong word of mouth.
2. 100 Days of Deception (tvN)
A new spy romance drama, and it’s already the most-watched cable show of Saturday. Its third episode scored 7.0 percent, its highest Saturday rating yet. For a cable show, a number like that is a solid sign, and the trend points upward.
3. Love on the Menu (KBS 2TV)
This one held steady at 14.3 percent, which Soompi describes as staying strong. It sits comfortably behind Doctor X among the shows in this report. Soompi links to it on Viki if you want to catch up.
4. A Love Other Than Yours (KBS 2TV)
It slipped to 1.8 percent for its latest episode. A dip doesn’t mean a drama is failing, but it’s the only one in the roundup moving downward.
5. Fly High Butterfly (JTBC)
It earned 1.4 percent ahead of its series finale. Finales often draw a bump, so keep an eye on the final number.
6. Dive into You (Channel A)
The show kicked off the second half of its run with a nationwide average of 0.16 percent, according to Soompi. That’s an unusually low figure, so it’s worth checking against the original Nielsen Korea data before you publish. Soompi also links to the show on Viki with subtitles.
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What the Numbers Tell Us?
- Terrestrial still wins big: SBS and KBS dramas lead with double-digit ratings.
- Cable is a different scale: a 7.0 percent rating for a tvN drama is considered strong.
- Momentum matters: Doctor X and 100 Days of Deception are both rising, which often leads to more attention and longer-lasting buzz.
Conclusion
Doctor X is the clear story of the weekend. Hitting an all-time high with only its fourth episode suggests it still has room to grow. 100 Days of Deception is quietly building as well. If you’re looking for something to watch, those two have the strongest trajectory. Ratings can change from week to week, so check next week’s numbers before drawing conclusions.
FAQs
Q1. What was Doctor X’s latest rating?
Episode four reached an average nationwide rating of 18.5 percent, its highest yet.
Q2. Which cable drama led Saturday?
tvN’s 100 Days of Deception was the most-watched cable show, scoring 7.0 percent for episode three.