Park Hyung Sik's 'Doctor Slump' Rules Netflix Worldwide, Flex X Cop Sees Ratings Surge

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The recent K-drama, " Doctor Slump ," starring Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye, has taken the iconic rom-com world by storm. Since its introduction on Netflix , this medical series has consistently dominated international charts and garnered impressive ratings in the local market. Despite contending with competition from AFC Asian Cup coverage and various weekend dramas such as Knight Flower, Flex X Cop, Korea Khitan War, and others, these shows successfully maintained their viewership stronghold last night.

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On February 3, Doctor Slump's third episode premiered on JTBC, maintaining its national average rating of 5.1 percent, consistent with the previous week's performance, according to a report from Nielsen Korea. Anticipation is high for a potential increase in ratings with the broadcast of the fourth episode on January 4th.

Doctor Slump is trending on Netflix


Globally, 'Doctor Slump,' starring Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye, has claimed the 9th spot in the top 10 ranking of non-English TV shows. Notably, My Demon, headlined by Song Kang, and Welcome to Samdalri, featuring Ji Chang Wook, maintain higher positions on the list. Across its 16 episodes, the series delves into the narrative of two doctors who were once high school rivals, navigating through the challenges at the lowest points in their professional careers.


Knight Flower leads the ratings.

As per Nielsen Korea, the acclaimed MBC drama Knight Flower maintains its stronghold on the time slot, achieving its highest-ever Saturday ratings with an impressive nationwide average of 12.6 percent.


The ratings for Flex x Cop have surged

In the same time slot as Knight Flower, SBS's newest drama, Flex x Cop, starring Ahn Bo Hyun, has consistently secured an average national rating of 6.3, according to Nielsen Korea. Additionally, the show is available on Disney Plus.

KBS 2TV's historical drama, Korea-Khitan War, witnessed a slight decline in ratings after reaching double digits, settling at an average of 9.7 percent for its latest episode. Meanwhile, tvN's Captivating the King saw a decrease to 3.9 percent in its fifth episode but maintains its top position on Netflix.


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