# Friday Night K-Drama Wars: Perfect Crown Hits 13.5% as My Royal Nemesis Quietly Steals Hearts Too

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Published: 2026-05-17  
Updated: 2026-05-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Friday nights just got a whole lot more competitive — and honestly, we’re here for it. Two of the most-talked-about K-dramas airing right now both broke their own viewership records on May 16, and the numbers tell a genuinely exciting story for fans on both sides

## K-Drama The Ratings Breakdown

According to Nielsen Korea, MBC’s *Perfect Crown* soared to an **average nationwide rating of 13.5%** for its penultimate episode — its highest ever — making it the most-watched show of *any* kind on Korean television that Friday. Meanwhile, SBS’s fantasy rom-com *My Royal Nemesis*, airing in the same timeslot, hit **5.8% for its third episode**, a brand-new personal best despite going up against a ratings juggernaut.

| Drama | Network | Genre | Episode Rated | New Rating | Where to Watch |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Perfect Crown** | MBC | Romance / Comedy | Ep. 11 (Penultimate) | **13.5%** | Disney+ |
| **My Royal Nemesis** | SBS | Fantasy Rom-Com | Ep. 3 | **5.8%** | Netflix |

## *Perfect Crown* — The IU & Byeon Woo-Seok Dream Collab Goes Out on Top

[Perfect Crown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_Crown) is set in a fictional modern-day South Korea where a constitutional monarchy still exists. IU plays **Seong Hui-ju**, a sharp and ambitious chaebol heiress whose commoner status holds her back socially, while Byeon Woo-seok portrays **Grand Prince I-an**, a royal who has title but no real power. A contract marriage between the two sets off a battle of wills — and eventually, something far warmer.

Directed by Park Joon-hwa (*What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?*, *Alchemy of Souls*) and co-streaming on Disney+, the series became the platform’s **most-watched South Korean series of all time**, accumulating over 43 million hours of viewing globally as of May 15. With its finale just one episode away, it’s signing off at the very top of its game.

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## *My Royal Nemesis* — The Underdog You Should Already Be Watching

While *Perfect Crown* dominates the TV ratings, *My Royal Nemesis* is quietly winning the streaming war. Starring **Lim Ji-yeon** (*The Glory*) as a struggling actress suddenly possessed by the spirit of a ruthless Joseon-era royal concubine, and **Heo Nam-jun** as the modern chaebol heir she keeps crossing swords with, the show is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud fantasy that critics are calling one of the freshest rom-coms in years.

In its very first week, the drama ranked **No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English shows** with 3.9 million views, charting in 44 countries across Asia, Europe, and South America. Linear ratings don’t tell the full picture here — this one’s a streaming sensation.

Looking for more must-watch K-dramas this season? Check out our [complete Korean drama guide on TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/) to find your next obsession.

## Two Different Kinds of Wins

It’s rare to see two dramas in the same timeslot both hitting personal records simultaneously — but that’s exactly what happened on May 16. *Perfect Crown* is racing toward a triumphant finale, while *My Royal Nemesis* — with 11 episodes still to go until its June 20 finale — is just getting warmed up.

Both shows are available to stream now. Catch up on all the latest K-drama news and ratings at [TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in/).

## FAQs

### **Q: Where can I watch *Perfect Crown* and *My Royal Nemesis* internationally?**

*Perfect Crown* streams on Disney+, while *My Royal Nemesis* is available on Netflix — both with new episodes every Friday and Saturday.

### **Q: When does *Perfect Crown* finale air?**

 The finale of *Perfect Crown* airs on May 17, 2026 on MBC, with simultaneous streaming on Disney+.