# K-Drama Ratings War Heats Up: Fifties Professionals Surges While My Royal Nemesis Rules Friday Night

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Published: 2026-05-30  
Updated: 2026-05-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Korean drama fans, it’s getting exciting out there. Two shows are currently dominating the conversation — one making a strong climb, the other holding firm at the top. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest K-drama ratings shake-up.

## Ratings at a Glance (Week of May 22, 2026)

| Drama | Network | Genre | Episode | Nationwide Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fifties Professionals | MBC | Action-Comedy | Ep. 3 | 5.5% (↑ ~2%) |
| My Royal Nemesis | SBS | Rom-Com | Mid-season | 9.4% |

## *Fifties Professionals* Is Finding Its Footing — Fast

MBC’s fresh action-comedy *Fifties Professionals* just hit its highest viewership numbers yet. The show’s third episode pulled in an average nationwide rating of 5.5%, a jump of nearly 2 full percentage points from its second episode. That’s the kind of momentum that tells you word-of-mouth is working.

A nearly 2-point week-over-week jump is genuinely impressive in today’s fragmented streaming landscape, where audiences have endless options. If you love Korean dramas that blend action with comedy — think kinetic energy meets laugh-out-loud moments — this one deserves your weekend.

Learn more about the global rise of Korean entertainment on [Wikipedia’s Korean Wave page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_wave), which explains why shows like these are capturing worldwide attention.

For more K-drama coverage and Asian entertainment updates, check out [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

![Fifties Professionals](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/myrrsrrs-1.webp)

## *My Royal Nemesis* Is Untouchable at the Halfway Mark

Meanwhile, SBS’s royal rom-com *My Royal Nemesis* is in a league of its own. As it heads into the second half of its run, the show scored an average nationwide rating of 9.4%, making it the most-watched show of any kind airing on Friday.

That’s not just a drama win — that’s a full prime-time domination. Heading into its second half with that kind of audience grip means the finale could be something truly special.

## Why These Numbers Matter

Korean TV ratings measured by Nielsen Korea are the industry gold standard. Crossing 5% on a major network like MBC is considered a solid performer; cracking 9%+ on SBS puts you firmly in hit territory. Both shows are punching well — one rising, one reigning.

## FAQs

### **Q: What rating did *Fifties Professionals* achieve on its third episode?**

It hit 5.5% nationwide, its highest rating so far and nearly 2 percentage points above its second episode.

### **Q: Is *My Royal Nemesis* the top-rated K-drama right now?**

  
Yes — with a 9.4% nationwide rating, it’s currently the most-watched Friday programme on Korean television as it enters its second half.