# K-Drama Ratings Battle Heats Up: New Premiere Debuts Strong as Rivals Hit Career Highs

URL: https://technosports.co.in/k-drama-ratings-battle-heats-up-new-premiere/  
Published: 2026-08-30  
Updated: 2026-08-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Weekend K-drama fans had plenty to celebrate this time around, with a fresh premiere entering the race and two ongoing hits smashing their own records. Here’s how Saturday night’s ratings shook out.

## A Strong Start for the K-Drama

tvN’s Four Hands, Two Sonatas made its debut on August 29 and immediately claimed the top spot in its time slot across all cable channels, pulling in a nationwide rating of 3.4 percent according to [Nielsen Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nielsen_Korea), the country’s leading television audience measurement agency. For a first episode, that’s a promising sign that the show has caught viewers’ attention right out of the gate.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/flex-c-1.jpg)

## Flex x Cop 2 Sets a New Personal Best

Meanwhile, SBS’s Flex x Cop 2 kicked off the second half of its season on an all-time high, climbing to a nationwide rating of 7.9 percent. That’s the strongest number the season has posted so far, suggesting the drama’s momentum is only building as it heads into its final stretch.

## A Bona Fide Killer Continues to Dominate Its Slot

Airing in the same time slot as Flex x Cop 2, MBC’s A Bona Fide Killer held firm as the most-watched show in that window, and even claimed the title of the night’s most-watched miniseries with a 9.9 percent rating. It also topped the charts among the key 20-54 demographic, pulling in a 3.3 percent rating with that audience specifically.

![K-Drama](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/love-on-the-men.webp)

## Love on the Menu Remains Saturday’s Biggest Draw

Despite the competition, KBS 2TV’s Love on the Menu stayed unbeaten as the most-watched program of the entire night, posting an impressive 14.8 percent nationwide rating.

## Ratings Snapshot

| Show | Network | Rating | Highlight |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Four Hands, Two Sonatas | tvN | 3.4% | No. 1 in cable time slot (premiere) |
| Flex x Cop 2 | SBS | 7.9% | Season 2 all-time high |
| A Bona Fide Killer | MBC | 9.9% | Top miniseries of the night |
| Love on the Menu | KBS 2TV | 14.8% | Most-watched show overall |

## What This Means for the Weekend Lineup

With Love on the Menu holding the crown and A Bona Fide Killer dominating its slot, Saturday nights remain a tightly contested battlefield. But the strong debut from Four Hands, Two Sonatas and the record-breaking run from Flex x Cop 2 show that newer titles can still carve out real space in an already competitive lineup.

For more K-drama ratings updates and entertainment news, [Techno Sports](https://www.technosports.co.in) keeps fans posted on what’s trending next.

## FAQs

### **Q1. Which K-drama topped Saturday’s overall ratings?**

 KBS 2TV’s Love on the Menu remained the most-watched show of the night with a 14.8 percent rating.

###    **Q2. Did any show hit a new all-time high?**

Yes, Flex x Cop 2 reached its highest rating yet for Season 2, coming in at 7.9 percent.