'Undercover Miss Hong' Ranks Third in Ratings Among tvN Saturday-Sunday Dramas
The tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' posted a 13.1% rating, placing third among Korean dramas in the first half of 2026.
Quick answer
Where did 'Undercover Miss Hong' rank in the ratings?
The tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' recorded a 13.1% rating nationwide according to Nielsen Korea, ranking third among Korean dramas aired in the first half of 2026.
Key takeaways
- 'Undercover Miss Hong' posted a 13.1% rating (Nielsen Korea, nationwide), ranking third among Korean dramas in the first half of 2026.
- Alongside first-place '20th Century Grand Duchess' (13.8%) and second-place 'Judge Lee Han-young' (13.6%), all three shows led the first half with double-digit ratings.
- Coming from a tvN Saturday-Sunday drama slot, the result shows that cable and general-programming dramas continue to compete with terrestrial-level ratings.
The tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' posted a 13.1% nationwide rating according to Nielsen Korea, placing third among Korean dramas in the first half of 2026.
Three Shows Split the Top Three Spots
'20th Century Grand Duchess' (13.8%), 'Judge Lee Han-young' (13.6%) and 'Undercover Miss Hong' (13.1%) split the top three ratings spots for the first half of 2026. The gaps were tight, all under one percentage point, making it hard to say any single show pulled decisively ahead.
Analysis
The fact that a terrestrial (MBC) show and a cable (tvN) show landed side by side at the top reflects a recent trend: with a buzzworthy premise and cast, a drama can compete for ratings regardless of platform. Still, rankings can shift depending on the specific metric used, whether household or individual ratings, or Seoul metro versus nationwide figures, so it's worth checking the original data for an accurate comparison.
Frequently asked questions
- What was 'Undercover Miss Hong's' rating?
- It posted a 13.1% nationwide rating per Nielsen Korea, ranking third among Korean dramas in the first half of 2026.
- Which network and time slot did it air in?
- It aired in tvN's Saturday-Sunday night drama slot.