# K-Drama Ratings Watch: New Recruit 4 Debuts As My Bias, My Boss Enters Its Final Stretch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/k-drama-ratings-watch-new-recruit-4/  
Published: 2026-08-25  
Updated: 2026-08-25  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Two very different Korean dramas made headlines in the ratings race this week — one just kicked off, the other is winding down strong. Here’s how ENA’s military comedy *New Recruit 4* and tvN’s workplace rom-com *My Bias, My Boss* are performing as the second half of the K-drama season heats up.

## New Recruit 4 Enlists With a Solid Debut

The fourth season of ENA’s beloved black comedy *New Recruit* has officially premiered, and according to Nielsen Korea, its opening episode pulled in an average nationwide viewership rating of **2.8 percent**. That’s a respectable start for a franchise built on a very specific, cult-favorite premise: a hyper-realistic, often absurd look at life inside South Korea’s mandatory military service.

Season 4 continues the story of Park Min Seok (played by Kim Min Ho), who has now been promoted to corporal. But rank hasn’t brought peace — Min Seok finds himself facing a fresh wave of chaos and dilemmas as the series pushes into new territory.

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Drama | New Recruit 4 |
| Network | ENA |
| Premiere rating | 2.8% nationwide |
| Lead actor | Kim Min Ho as Park Min Seok |
| Genre | Black comedy, military drama |
| Based on | A popular animation series |

![New Recruit 4](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/My-Bias-My-Boss-1.webp)

## My Bias, My Boss Opens Its Second Half Strong

Meanwhile, tvN’s runaway hit *My Bias, My Boss* kicked off the second half of its run with an average nationwide rating of **3.2 percent** — a slight dip of 0.4 percent from its previous episode’s 3.6 percent, but still a healthy number for a drama that has spent weeks topping its timeslot.

Based on a hugely popular Naver webtoon, per its [Wikipedia entry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Bias,_My_Boss), the series follows new employee Nam Da-reum, a longtime fan of idol-actor Lee Chan, who ends up landing a job at his company — only to become the unexpected favorite of the CEO instead. The workplace romance, led by Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min, has built a loyal audience since its August debut and even peaked above 4 percent in earlier episodes.

## Why These Two Numbers Matter

A slight dip for *My Bias, My Boss* isn’t cause for concern — dramas naturally fluctuate episode to episode, and this one has already proven its staying power by topping its timeslot multiple times since premiering. *New Recruit 4*, on the other hand, is just getting started, and its 2.8 percent debut sets the baseline trade watchers will track as the season progresses.

For ongoing K-drama ratings coverage, including how other shows performed this same week, TechnoSports has been tracking the [latest Nielsen Korea numbers across major dramas](https://technosports.co.in/iu-and-byeon-woo-seoks-chemistry-perfect-crown/), along with a look at how [other recent finales have closed out their runs](https://technosports.co.in/agent-kim-reactivated-signs-off/).

## What to Watch Next

Both dramas continue on their Monday-Tuesday timeslots, with *New Recruit 4* just four episodes into its run and *My Bias, My Boss* approaching its final stretch. Expect ratings to shift as both series build toward their season finales in the coming weeks.

## FAQs

### **Q1. What rating did New Recruit 4 get for its premiere episode?**

 The season 4 premiere earned an average nationwide viewership rating of 2.8 percent, according to Nielsen Korea.

### **Q2. How is My Bias, My Boss performing in its second half?**

  
The drama opened its second half with a 3.2 percent nationwide rating, a slight 0.4 percent dip from its previous episode.