The situation
"Agent Kim Reactivated" ended its run with a nationwide rating of 23.0 percent, securing its spot as the most-watched drama of 2026. The finale took first place in its time slot for the 10th consecutive episode. Meanwhile, KBS 2TV's new drama "Love On The Menu" premiered with an average nationwide rating of 11.7 percent.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo seemed unbothered by the finale's ratings, with one commenter stating — "it's not like anyone expected it to drop off a cliff, the writing was on the wall" in regards to its consistent high ratings.
- The premiere of "Love On The Menu" was notable for being the second most-watched show of Saturday, only bested by the finale of "Agent Kim Reactivated", indicating a promising start for the new romance drama.
- On Instiz, the discussion was more focused on the dip in ratings for JTBC's "The Apartment Job", which hit an all-time low of 4.1 percent for its fifth episode, with some speculating about the cause of the decline.
The open question
The key question now is whether "Love On The Menu" can maintain its momentum and increase its ratings in the coming episodes, as the real test of its success lies in its ability to hold viewer interest beyond the premiere.