The Korean drama ratings battle on Saturday, May 23, 2026, delivered some genuinely exciting milestones. According to Nielsen Korea, viewership surged across multiple shows, with two dramas hitting personal bests and one reigning supreme across all channels. Here’s the full picture.
Korean Drama Ratings — Saturday, May 23, 2026
| Drama | Network | Rating | Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe for Love | KBS 2TV | 12.3% | Most-watched programme on Saturday |
| My Royal Nemesis | SBS | 10.3% | New all-time high — breaks into double digits |
| Filing for Love | tvN | 5.9% | New Saturday high — No.1 in time slot |
| We Are All Trying Here | JTBC | 4.1% | Slight dip ahead of finale |
| Fifties Professionals | MBC | 3.6% | Episode 2 nationwide average |
My Royal Nemesis (SBS) — The Double-Digit Breakthrough
This is the headline moment of the week. SBS’s hit romantic comedy wrapped up the first half of its run with its biggest episode yet — Episode 6 averaged a nationwide rating of 10.3%, smashing through the double-digit barrier for the first time. Breaking 10% is a significant benchmark in the current fragmented Korean TV landscape, where even popular dramas often plateau in the mid-to-high single digits. The show now heads into its second half with serious momentum and an audience that is clearly all in.
Recipe for Love (KBS 2TV) — The Saturday King
Quietly and consistently, KBS 2TV’s Recipe for Love continues to outperform everything in its path. Its Saturday episode earned a 12.3% nationwide rating, making it the most-watched programme of any kind airing on Saturday — across drama, variety, and entertainment. That kind of dominance across all channels is rare and signals a show with an exceptionally broad, loyal viewership.
Filing for Love (tvN) — Best Saturday Ever
tvN’s Filing for Love has historically performed better on Sundays than Saturdays, but that narrative changed this week. The latest episode pulled in a 5.9% nationwide rating — its highest Saturday figure yet — and finished first in its time slot across all channels, including public broadcast networks. A major statement for a cable drama going toe-to-toe with KBS, MBC, and SBS.
We Are All Trying Here (JTBC) — One Episode Left
With just one episode remaining before its series finale, JTBC’s We Are All Trying Here dipped slightly to 4.1%. Given the natural decline audiences experience heading into a finale week, this remains a respectable number for the show’s final stretch.
Fifties Professionals (MBC) — Still Finding Its Footing
MBC’s new drama Fifties Professionals, airing in the same slot as My Royal Nemesis on SBS, earned 3.6% for its second episode. Early days for this one — it has time to build.
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FAQs
Q: What rating did My Royal Nemesis hit on May 23, 2026?
My Royal Nemesis Episode 6 scored a nationwide average of 10.3% — its all-time high and the first time the SBS romantic comedy broke into double digits.
Q: Which Korean drama had the highest ratings on Saturday, May 23, 2026?
KBS 2TV’s Recipe for Love topped all channels with a 12.3% nationwide rating, making it the single most-watched programme of any genre airing that Saturday.
