Fridays are usually the quiet night for Korean dramas. Not this time. SBS’s Flex x Cop 2 just wrapped the first half of its run by posting its best Friday numbers ever — even though it still isn’t the night’s biggest show.
Flex x Cop 2: Overview
On August 28, Flex x Cop 2 pulled in an average nationwide rating of 6.7%, according to Nielsen Korea — its highest Friday performance to date, in a slot where the show has historically trailed its Saturday numbers.
But MBC’s A Bona Fide Killer, airing in the same time slot, held firm at the top with a 9.0% rating, keeping its title as the most-watched Friday-Saturday drama on air right now.
| Drama | Network | August 28 Rating | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bona Fide Killer | MBC | 9.0% | No. 1 in the slot |
| Flex x Cop 2 | SBS | 6.7% | Personal-best Friday rating |
Why This Matters
Hitting a personal record while still finishing second says a lot about how competitive this particular time slot has become. Flex x Cop 2 clearly has real Friday momentum heading into its second half — climbing ratings usually signal a show that’s pulling in new viewers, not just holding onto old ones. Meanwhile, A Bona Fide Killer‘s consistent dominance shows it has a firm grip on the audience for now.
These figures come from Nielsen‘s ratings tracking system, the standard measurement used across the industry to determine a drama’s nationwide reach and relative popularity night to night.
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