The best K-dramas always seem to save something for the finale stretch. JTBC’s We Are All Trying Here starring Koo Kyo Hwan and Go Youn Jung just hit its all-time high viewership — right before its final week. If you haven’t been watching, now you’re officially out of excuses.
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We Are All Trying Here Korean Drama Ratings Snapshot
| Drama | Network | Rating | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe for Love | KBS 2TV | 13.9% | Most-watched program of Sunday overall |
| Filing for Love | tvN | 7.9% | #1 in time slot across all cable channels |
| We Are All Trying Here | JTBC | 4.3% | All-time personal best; entering final week |
What the Numbers Are Telling Us
Three dramas, three different stories in the ratings — and all of them worth paying attention to.
We Are All Trying Here is the headline. On May 17, it achieved its highest viewership ratings yet ahead of the final week of its run, scoring an average nationwide rating of 4.3 percent according to Nielsen Korea — a new personal record for the show. Hitting a series-high going into your last week is the kind of momentum that tells you the drama stuck the landing emotionally with its audience.
Filing for Love had a quietly dominant Sunday. The tvN drama took first place in its time slot across all cable channels with an average nationwide rating of 7.9 percent, and was also the most-watched show in its time slot across all channels — including public broadcast networks — among the key demographic of viewers ages 20 to 49. Beating public broadcast in the 20–49 demo is no small feat and speaks to how strongly the show resonates with younger viewers.
Recipe for Love continues to be the undeniable Sunday ratings champion. The KBS 2TV drama remained the most-watched program of Sunday overall with an average nationwide rating of 13.9 percent. soompi
Television ratings in South Korea are tracked by Nielsen Korea and serve as the primary industry benchmark for a drama’s commercial performance and audience reach — making these numbers closely watched by broadcasters, advertisers, and fans alike.
Why the Final Week Matters
For We Are All Trying Here, the timing of this ratings peak couldn’t be more significant. Dramas that build to a high in their final week tend to leave a stronger cultural impression — fans are invested, word-of-mouth is at its peak, and the finale conversation spills across social media for days afterward. The show enters its last episodes with wind firmly at its back.
For more K-drama ratings updates, episode recaps, and what to watch next, head over to TechnoSports’ Korean Drama section. Also check out our Best JTBC Dramas of 2026 guide to see where We Are All Trying Here ranks among the year’s standouts.
FAQs
Q: What are the latest ratings for “We Are All Trying Here” before its finale week?
The drama hit a series-high of 4.3% average nationwide viewership on May 17, 2026 — its strongest episode yet — heading into its final week on air.
Q: Which Korean drama had the highest ratings on Sunday, May 17, 2026?
KBS 2TV’s Recipe for Love topped all Sunday programs with 13.9%, while Filing for Love led cable with 7.9% and dominated the 20–49 demographic across all channels.
