It’s official — tvN’s new series “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” is the drama everyone’s talking about this week. The show didn’t just debut at No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s buzzworthy drama chart; its leads Lee Jun Young and Song Kang also claimed the top two spots on the actor rankings, making it a clean sweep straight out of the gate.
The weekly rankings track buzz generated across news articles, blogs, online communities, and social media for dramas currently airing or set to premiere soon. Right behind the frontrunner, ENA’s “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” jumped to No. 2, while Netflix’s “Mousetrap” climbed to No. 3, pushing stars Ryu Jun Yeol and Sul Kyung Gu higher on the actor list. KBS 2TV’s “Love on the Menu” also rose this week, with EXID’s Hani and co-star Ha Seok Jin both cracking the actor top 10.
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Top 10 Buzzworthy K-Drama: Overview
1. Four Hands, Two Sonatas (tvN)
Debuting straight at No. 1, this new tvN series didn’t just top the drama chart — it also handed its leads Lee Jun Young and Song Kang the top two spots on the actor rankings, an incredibly rare clean sweep for a debut week.
2. New Recruit 4: Sabotage (ENA)
Jumping to No. 2 this week, this installment in the New Recruit franchise pushed star Lee Hyun Kyun onto the actor rankings for the first time, landing him at No. 7.
3. Mousetrap (Netflix)
Climbing to No. 3, this Netflix thriller boosted its lead stars Ryu Jun Yeol and Sul Kyung Gu to No. 3 and No. 10 on the actor list respectively, reflecting steady, strong viewer engagement.
4. A Bona Fide Killer (MBC)
Holding firm at No. 4, this MBC drama continues to perform consistently, with leading lady Kong Hyo Jin maintaining her spot at No. 4 on the actor rankings.
5. Love on the Menu (KBS2)
This family drama rose to No. 5 this week, fueled by its unfolding storyline around hidden birth secrets. Leads EXID’s Hani and Ha Seok Jin climbed to No. 5 and No. 9 on the actor chart.
6. Flex x Cop 2 (SBS)
Making its way onto this week’s list at No. 6, the sequel series is generating fresh buzz as it continues the story from its predecessor.
7. My Bias, My Boss (tvN)
Landing at No. 7, this workplace-romance drama gave co-leads Kim Hye Jun and Kang Hoon spots at No. 6 and No. 8 on the actor rankings.
8. A Love Other Than Yours (KBS2)
An upcoming romance series, this drama debuted at No. 8 on the buzz chart before its premiere — a strong sign of pre-release anticipation.
9. A Shop for Killers 2 (Disney+)
Rounding out the ninth spot, this sequel continues to build on the momentum of its predecessor’s fanbase on the streaming platform.
10. The Affair Was Just the Beginning (Coupang Play)
Closing out the top 10, this Coupang Play original held steady, showing consistent audience interest since its release.
These weekly buzz rankings have become a key barometer for gauging real-time audience interest, closely tied to the broader growth of Korean drama as a global entertainment export.
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FAQs
Q1: Which drama topped this week’s buzzworthy rankings?
tvN’s “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” debuted at No. 1.
Q2: Who are the most buzzworthy actors this week?
Lee Jun Young and Song Kang took the top two spots, both from “Four Hands, Two Sonatas.”
