# My Royal Nemesis Is Dominating Friday Nights in Korea — And Viewers Can’t Get Enough

URL: https://technosports.co.in/my-royal-nemesis-is-dominating-friday/  
Published: 2026-06-06  
Updated: 2026-06-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If you’ve been sleeping on *My Royal Nemesis*, the latest Nielsen Korea numbers are your wake-up call. The SBS romantic comedy has locked down Friday nights in South Korea, and its latest episode proves this isn’t a fluke — it’s a full-on phenomenon.

## My Royal Nemesis Ratings That Say It All

On June 5, *My Royal Nemesis* was the most-watched show of any kind to air on Friday across all of South Korean television. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode scored an average nationwide rating of 9.5 percent.

![My Royal Nemesis](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/myrrs-1.webp)

That’s not just a drama win — that’s a complete domination of an entire broadcast day.

| Show | Network | Episode | Nationwide Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| My Royal Nemesis | SBS | Latest | **9.5%** |
| Fifties Professionals | MBC | Episode 5 | 4.8% |

MBC’s competing drama *Fifties Professionals*, which airs in the same Friday time slot, managed just a 4.8 percent average nationwide rating for its fifth episode — nearly half of what *My Royal Nemesis* is pulling in. That gap tells you everything about how far ahead this show is running. [soompi](https://www.soompi.com/article/1845867wpp/my-royal-nemesis-is-most-watched-show-to-air-on-friday)

## Why Is Everyone Talking About This Show?

*My Royal Nemesis* is a romantic comedy that has clearly struck a deep chord with Korean audiences. Starring Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun, the show blends palace intrigue with sharp comedic timing and genuine chemistry — a combination K-drama fans never tire of. According to [Wikipedia’s overview of South Korean television dramas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_drama), the genre has a strong global following, and shows that hit the sweet spot of romance and humour consistently top the charts both domestically and internationally.

With a 9.5% nationwide rating, the show is well on its way to becoming one of the standout dramas of 2026.

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## FAQs

### **Q: What rating did *My Royal Nemesis* score on June 5, 2026?**

 The SBS drama recorded an impressive 9.5% average nationwide rating according to Nielsen Korea, making it the most-watched show across all genres airing on Friday.

### **Q: Which show airs against *My Royal Nemesis* in the same Friday time slot?**

MBC’s *Fifties Professionals* competes in the same slot but scored just 4.8% for its fifth episode — nearly half the ratings of *My Royal Nemesis*.