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.
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
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, 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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