The weekend drama race is heating up! With Park Hyung-sik's 'Treasure Island' and Seo Kang-joon's 'Undercover High School' already locked in a fierce competition, a new contender is stepping in. SBS's 'The Art of Negotiation,' starring Lee Je-hoon, is set to shake things up.
🏆 Ratings War: 'Treasure Island' vs. 'Undercover High School'
According to Nielsen Korea on March 8, the latest episodes of SBS's 'Treasure Island' and MBC's 'Undercover High School' both held strong in the ratings battle.
🔹 'Treasure Island' (Ep. 5)
- Nationwide: 9.2%
- Seoul Metro Area: 9.0%
- Peak Viewership:10.7% (highest of the night!)
- 2049 Target Audience: 2.7%, securing the top spot among Friday-Saturday dramas.
Though the numbers dipped slightly from the previous episode (Ep. 4: 10.2%), the drama remains the dominant force in its timeslot across all channels.
In this episode, Seo Dong-joo (played by Park Hyung-sik), who miraculously survived a near-death experience but lost his memory, returned to the high-stakes world of power struggles. His influence over Yeom Jang-seon (Heo Jun-ho) and Heo Il-do (Lee Hae-young) reached new heights, with the three actors delivering an electrifying performance.
🔹 'Undercover High School' (Ep. 4)
- Nationwide: 7.2%
- Seoul Metro Area: 7.0%
- Peak Viewership:9.6%
Despite a slight drop from last week's 8.3%, 'Undercover High School' continues to hold strong.
This episode saw Jung Hae-seong (played by Seo Kang-joon) securing a spot in the student council by ranking in the top 10 academically—a crucial requirement. Amidst the dangers of being monitored by those hunting him, he uncovered a new clue related to his missing father.
⚡ Enter 'The Art of Negotiation'
The competition is about to get even fiercer as a new weekend drama joins the battlefield. 'The Art of Negotiation', directed by Ahn Pan-seok ('One Spring Night,' 'Something in the Rain'), premieres tonight. Lee Je-hoon leads the show, taking on the role of a corporate M&A expert tasked with saving a group from financial collapse.
With a corporate merger-and-acquisition storyline, the drama adds a fresh office drama twist to the lineup, promising high-stakes deals, power struggles, and intense negotiations.
🔥 The Ultimate Weekend Showdown
With three distinct dramas offering psychological thrill (Treasure Island), undercover action (Undercover High School), and high-stakes business strategy (The Art of Negotiation), the battle for the top spot is more competitive than ever.
Who will reign supreme in the weekend drama war? Stay tuned to find out!
