Every drama fades a little before its finale, and every fan holds their breath watching to see how much. New Recruit 4: Sabotage just gave viewers a good sign. With one episode left, ENA’s military drama is still comfortably the most-watched show of its slot, even with a slight dip this time around.
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New Recruit 4: Sabotage- Ratings Snapshot: Sept 28, 2026
| Show | Episode | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Recruit 4: Sabotage | Second-to-last | 3.9% | Down 0.9 pts from 4.8% |
| The Ordinary Jackpot | Episode 5 | 3.5% | Down 1.3 pts from 4.8% |
Source: Nielsen Korea, nationwide viewership
A Close Race, But Still No. 1
Both shows dropped from the same 4.8% starting point, but New Recruit 4: Sabotage held on better, slipping only 0.9 points compared to The Ordinary Jackpot‘s steeper 1.3-point fall. That’s the kind of detail ratings-watchers live for: two dramas losing ground at the same time, but one losing it slower. In a close battle like this, a smaller drop is effectively a win.
Why the Finale Stretch Matters?
Pre-finale episodes are notoriously unpredictable. Some shows peak right before the end as tension builds, others dip slightly as viewers wait for the full story to unfold before diving back in. A 3.9% rating with one episode to go suggests New Recruit 4: Sabotage has kept its core audience largely intact, setting up a finale that still has real ratings momentum behind it.
What’s Next for Both Shows?
With the finale of New Recruit 4: Sabotage just around the corner, all eyes will be on whether it can close out strong or even reclaim the 4.8% high it hit in a previous episode. The Ordinary Jackpot, meanwhile, still has ground to make up if it wants to challenge for the top spot in South Korea’s competitive drama landscape.
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FAQs
Q1. What rating did New Recruit 4: Sabotage get for its latest episode?
It earned a 3.9% nationwide rating, down slightly from 4.8% in the previous episode.
Q2. Is New Recruit 4: Sabotage still the top-rated drama?
Yes, it remains No. 1, ahead of tvN’s The Ordinary Jackpot at 3.5%.
