Going out on top is one thing. Going out by dominating every single chart? That’s a whole different level — and My Royal Nemesis just did exactly that.
My Royal Nemesis wrapped up its run by sweeping all of the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors, rising to No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list in its final week on air. A farewell worth remembering.
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How Good Data Corporation Rankings Work
Good Data Corporation determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon. It’s one of the most reliable buzz barometers in the Korean entertainment industry — making this sweep all the more impressive.
For more context on how Korean television ratings and buzz metrics work, Wikipedia offers a solid primer on the K-drama industry’s unique measurement landscape.
My Royal Nemesis: Overview
| Rank | Drama | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | My Royal Nemesis | SBS |
| 🥈 2 | Teach You a Lesson | Netflix |
| 🥉 3 | The Legend of Kitchen Soldier | tvN |
| 4 | Reborn Rookie | JTBC |
| 5 | Doctor on the Edge | ENA |
| 6 | See You at Work Tomorrow! | tvN |
| 7 | Fifties Professionals | MBC |
| 8 | The WONDERfools | Netflix |
| 9 | Recipe for Love | KBS2 |
| 10 | Agent Kim Reactivated (debut) | SBS |
Top 10 Most Buzzworthy K-Drama Actors This Week
| Rank | Actor | Drama |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Lim Ji Yeon | My Royal Nemesis |
| 🥈 2 | Heo Nam Jun | My Royal Nemesis |
| 🥉 3 | Park Ji Hoon | The Legend of Kitchen Soldier |
| 4 | Kim Moo Yul | Teach You a Lesson |
| 5 | Lee Jun Young | Reborn Rookie |
| 6 | Jin Ki Joo | Teach You a Lesson |
| 7 | Jang Seung Jo | My Royal Nemesis |
| 8 | Lee Sang Yi | The Legend of Kitchen Soldier |
| 9 | Lee Hong Nae | The Legend of Kitchen Soldier |
| 10 | Seo In Guk | See You at Work Tomorrow! |
The Standout Moments from This Week’s Rankings
My Royal Nemesis didn’t just top the drama chart — it sent three of its stars into the actor rankings simultaneously. Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun claimed the top two spots on the actor list, while Jang Seung Jo held his ground at No. 7. That kind of cast-wide dominance in a final week is genuinely rare. soompi
Netflix’s Teach You a Lesson secured No. 2 on the drama list, with Kim Moo Yul and Jin Ki Joo placing No. 4 and No. 6 on the actor rankings. Meanwhile, tvN’s The Legend of Kitchen Soldier held firm at No. 3, with Park Ji Hoon, Lee Sang Yi, and Lee Hong Nae all placing in the actor top 10 — an equally impressive showing for the culinary-military series. soompisoompi
SBS’s new entry Agent Kim Reactivated debuted straight at No. 10, making it one to watch in the coming weeks. soompi
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FAQs
Q: What is the Good Data Corporation buzzworthy ranking based on?
It tracks real-time online chatter — news, blogs, social media, videos, and community posts — about currently airing or upcoming Korean dramas each week.
Q: Which drama topped the buzzworthy rankings this week?
My Royal Nemesis on SBS claimed the No. 1 drama spot, with its leads Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun also topping the actor chart — a rare full sweep in a finale week.
