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IDOL I Drama Ratings Hit Record High as Nice to Not Meet You Dominates

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Sooyoung's 'IDOL I' achieves new personal best ratings while 'Nice to Not Meet You' holds its No. 1 position at 4.4% nationwide before its finale.

A 4.4 percent viewership mark has set the stage for a dramatic year-end showdown in the K-drama world. As the battle for Monday-Tuesday dominance intensifies, both veteran hits and rising contenders are reshaping the small screen landscape.

IDOL I Drama Ratings Surge to Personal Best

ENA's latest offering, 'IDOL I,' starring Sooyoung and Kim Jae Yeong, has officially reached a new personal best in nationwide ratings. The drama's mix of industry intrigue and romance is resonating with audiences, proving that the "idol-themed" genre still has plenty of untapped potential.

Nice to Not Meet You Remains No. 1 Before Finale

According to Nielsen Korea, the penultimate episode of 'Nice to Not Meet You' captured an average nationwide viewership of 4.4 percent. This performance secured the No. 1 spot across all cable channels in its time slot. With only the grand finale remaining, the series is expected to exit on a high note, potentially setting a new record for the network.

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