Down to the Wire: “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” and “The Ordinary Jackpot” Fight for Ratings Supremacy

Korean drama ratings rarely come down to hundredths of a percentage point — but that’s exactly where things stand right now between two of the current TV season’s most closely matched shows.

On September 22, ENA’s “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” hit its highest viewership rating yet, just as the drama heads into its final week. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode topped its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 4.821% — a new personal best for the series.

Right on its heels, tvN’s “The Ordinary Jackpot” posted 4.815% for its fourth episode — a gap so razor-thin it’s practically a statistical tie.

New Recruit 4: Sabotage- Ratings Snapshot

Why This Matchup Is Interesting?

What makes this ratings race notable is the timing: New Recruit 4: Sabotage is hitting its peak numbers just as it heads into its final stretch — often a sign that a show’s ending is drawing in casual viewers who want to see how the story wraps up. Meanwhile, The Ordinary Jackpot is still building momentum in its early episodes, meaning its current numbers could still climb further as word-of-mouth spreads.

A ratings gap this small between two different networks in the same time slot suggests both dramas are pulling from genuinely competitive, engaged audiences rather than one show simply dominating uncontested.

Where to Watch

Both dramas are available with subtitles on Viki — The Ordinary Jackpot for those jumping in early, and New Recruit 4: Sabotage for viewers wanting to catch up before its final episodes air.

For more Korean drama ratings updates and weekly viewership tracking, check out TechnoSports’ entertainment section.

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