Good Data Corporation determines the weekly buzz rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas currently airing or set to air soon. Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s chart-toppers. soompi
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IU & Byeon Woo Seok — This Week’s Rankings
| Rank | Drama | Network | Top Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perfect Crown | MBC | IU (#1), Byeon Woo Seok (#2) |
| 2 | Yumi’s Cells 3 | tvN | Kim Jae Won (#3), Kim Go Eun (#5) |
| 3 | We Are All Trying Here | JTBC | Koo Kyo Hwan (#4), Go Youn Jung (#8) |
| 4 | Filing for Love | tvN | Shin Hae Sun (#6), Gong Myoung (#7) |
| 5 | If Wishes Could Kill | Netflix | — |
| 6 | The Scarecrow | ENA | — |
| 7 | Sold Out on You | SBS | Ahn Hyo Seop (#9), Chae Won Bin (#10) |
| 8 | Phantom Lawyer | SBS | — |
| 9 | Bloodhounds 2 | Netflix | — |
| 10 | Doctor Shin | TV Chosun | — |
Every Show — Shortly Elaborated
1. Perfect Crown (MBC) The undisputed king of the charts right now. For the third week in a row, Perfect Crown remained No. 1, with IU and Byeon Woo Seok holding onto No. 1 and No. 2 on the actor chart. Three consecutive weeks at the top isn’t luck — it’s a full-blown cultural event. If you’re not watching yet, you’re missing the biggest K-drama conversation of 2026.
2. Yumi’s Cells 3 (tvN) The fan-favourite franchise is back and buzzing harder than ever. Yumi’s Cells 3 rose to No. 2 on the drama list, with Kim Jae Won climbing to No. 3 and Kim Go Eun to No. 5 on the actor chart. The combination of a beloved IP and two magnetic leads is doing exactly what everyone hoped. Learn more about the Korean Wave driving these dramas globally on Wikipedia. soompi
3. We Are All Trying Here (JTBC) JTBC’s emotional ensemble quietly building a devoted audience. Koo Kyo Hwan and Go Youn Jung ranked No. 4 and No. 8 respectively on the actor list. The kind of drama that doesn’t scream for attention — it earns it.
4. Filing for Love (tvN) The freshest rom-com on the block and already making noise. The new tvN series debuted at No. 4, with leads Shin Hae Sun and Gong Myoung entering the actor chart at No. 6 and No. 7. Both stars landing on the actor chart in their debut week? That’s a very promising start.
5. If Wishes Could Kill (Netflix) Horror meets K-drama and the internet is intrigued. Netflix’s new horror series debuted straight at No. 5 — proof that Korean genre storytelling continues to command global attention.
6. The Scarecrow (ENA) ENA keeps punching above its weight. The new mystery thriller debuted at No. 6, showing that smaller networks can absolutely compete for buzz when the concept is compelling enough.
7. Sold Out on You (SBS) A steady, reliable performer. The drama held at No. 7, with Ahn Hyo Seop and Chae Won Bin taking No. 9 and No. 10 on the actor list. Both leads holding actor chart spots says the fanbase is loyal and vocal.
8–10. Phantom Lawyer, Bloodhounds 2, Doctor Shin Three dramas holding their ground — Phantom Lawyer (SBS) keeps its legal-thriller audience hooked, Bloodhounds 2 (Netflix) rides the global momentum of the original series, and Doctor Shin (TV Chosun) represents the channel’s growing mainstream appeal.
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FAQs
Q: How are K-drama buzz rankings calculated?
Good Data Corporation collects weekly data from news, blogs, social media, and online communities — any drama currently airing or upcoming is eligible for ranking.
Q: Why does Perfect Crown keep topping the charts?
With superstar leads IU and Byeon Woo Seok generating constant online chatter, Perfect Crown has sustained No. 1 for three straight weeks — a rare feat in Korea’s fast-moving drama landscape.
