Sometimes a drama just needs time to find its audience — and Reborn Rookie has clearly found it. The JTBC series has hit a major milestone, posting its highest viewership numbers since it began airing.
On June 21, Reborn Rookie achieved the highest viewership rating of its run to date, soaring to an average nationwide rating of 11.0 percent according to Nielsen Korea — a jump of over two full percentage points from the night before. Breaking into double digits is no small feat in Korea’s competitive ratings landscape, and it signals real momentum for the show. whats-on-netflix
Reborn Rookie: Ratings Snapshot
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Reborn Rookie (June 21) | 11.0% |
| Jump from previous episode | +2 percentage points |
| Most-watched cable show (Sunday) | Reborn Rookie |
| Most-watched cable show (week) | Reborn Rookie |
| Top show overall (Sunday) | Recipe for Love (15.9%) |
A Cable Champion, But Not the Overall Leader
Reborn Rookie wasn’t just the most-watched show of any kind to air on cable on Sunday — it was the most-watched cable program of the entire week, a strong sign that word-of-mouth is building steadily. whats-on-netflix
That said, the crown for Sunday’s overall most-watched show still belongs elsewhere. KBS 2TV’s Recipe for Love remained the most-watched show of Sunday overall with an average nationwide rating of 15.9 percent, reminding viewers that terrestrial broadcasts still hold significant pull compared to cable.
Still, for a cable network drama to crack double digits is a genuine achievement worth celebrating for the cast and crew.
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FAQs
Q1: What rating did Reborn Rookie achieve?
It hit 11.0 percent nationwide, its highest of the series so far.
Q2: Is Reborn Rookie the top-rated show overall?
No, KBS 2TV’s Recipe for Love remains Sunday’s top show at 15.9 percent.
