Some dramas peak in week one and fade fast. Others build a grip on the conversation and just don’t let go. “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” belongs firmly in the second category, holding onto the No. 1 spot on Good Data Corporation’s weekly buzzworthy drama rankings for a second consecutive week — and dragging its lead cast right along with it to the top of the actor chart too.

How These Rankings Actually Work?

Good Data Corporation compiles its weekly list by tracking mentions across news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media, covering both currently airing dramas and upcoming releases. It’s less a ratings chart and more a real-time pulse check on what Korean audiences are actually talking about — which is exactly why the same show topping two straight weeks means something.

This Week’s Top 10 Dramas

Rank	Drama	Network/Platform
1	Four Hands, Two Sonatas	tvN
2	New Recruit 4: Sabotage	ENA
3	Mousetrap	Netflix
4	A Bona Fide Killer	MBC
5	A Love Other Than Yours	KBS2
6	Made in Korea 2	Disney+
7	Love on the Menu	KBS2
8	Flex x Cop 2	SBS
9	My Bias, My Boss	tvN
10	The Affair Was Just the Beginning	Coupang Play

The Actors Driving the Conversation

Unsurprisingly, “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” leads doubled up at the top of the actor rankings as well, with Lee Jun Young and Song Kang holding No. 1 and No. 2. Kim Min Ho and Lee Won Jung from “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” entered at No. 5 and No. 6, while Ryu Jun Yeol of “Mousetrap” held firm at No. 3.

Notably, Disney+’s “Made in Korea 2” made a strong first impression, debuting straight into No. 6 on the drama list, with star Hyun Bin entering the actor rankings at No. 8 — a solid opening showing for a newer release competing against dramas already several weeks into their airing cycles.

Rank	Actor	Drama
1	Lee Jun Young	Four Hands, Two Sonatas
2	Song Kang	Four Hands, Two Sonatas
3	Ryu Jun Yeol	Mousetrap
4	Kong Hyo Jin	A Bona Fide Killer
5	Kim Min Ho	New Recruit 4: Sabotage

Where to Watch Four Hands, Two Sonatas?

Several of this week’s top-ranked titles are available to stream, including “New Recruit 4: Sabotage,” “A Bona Fide Killer,” “The Affair Was Just the Beginning,” and “Love on the Menu,” all on Viki.

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FAQs

Q1. How does Good Data Corporation determine its buzzworthy drama rankings?

Good Data Corporation compiles its weekly rankings by analyzing data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media related to dramas that are either currently airing or scheduled to air soon. Unlike traditional viewership ratings, this method captures overall public conversation and engagement around a show, which is why a drama can top the list even during a slower ratings week if it’s generating significant online discussion.

Q2. Which drama debuted highest on this week’s buzzworthy rankings?

Disney+’s “Made in Korea 2” made the strongest first-time showing this week, debuting directly at No. 6 on the drama list. Its lead star, Hyun Bin, also entered the actor rankings at No. 8 in the same week, reflecting immediate audience interest and conversation around the show right out of the gate, rather than a slow build typical of many other new releases.