Newcomers Shake Up Weekly Drama Chart as ’21st Century Grand Duchess’ Maintains No. 1 Spot (May 2nd Week)

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Newcomers Shake Up Weekly Drama Chart as '21st Century Grand Duchess' Maintains No. 1 Spot (May 2nd Week)

As of May 11, 2026, MBC's '21st Century Grand Duchess' steadfastly maintained its No. 1 position in the 주간 drama rankings. This week witnessed the powerful entry of two 신작 dramas, SBS's 'Wonderful New World' and KBS2's 'I'll Prescribe Love,' into the top tier, injecting fresh vitality into the chart and prompting notable shifts among established favorites.

TOP 10

21세기 대군부인 1
21세기 대군부인
MBC
멋진 신세계 2
멋진 신세계
SBS
은밀한 감사 3
은밀한 감사
tvN
모두가 자신의 무가치함과 싸우고 있다 4
모두가 자신의 무가치함과 싸우고 있다
JTBC
사랑을 처방해 드립니다 5
사랑을 처방해 드립니다
KBS2
기리고 6
기리고
넷플릭스
허수아비 7
허수아비
ENA
골드랜드 8
골드랜드
디즈니+
오늘도 매진했습니다 9
오늘도 매진했습니다
SBS
유미의 세포들 시즌3 10
유미의 세포들 시즌3
TVING

This Week's Chart Topper and Major Shifts

In this week's Naver 주간 drama 순위, MBC's '21st Century Grand Duchess' once again claimed the top spot, demonstrating its unrivaled 인기 and consistent viewer interest. While it firmly held its lead, 신작 dramas entering the chart created a dynamic 경쟁 landscape, shaking up the 상위권.

Notably, SBS's 'Wonderful New World' made a sensational debut, rocketing to an impressive second place immediately upon its first entry, instantly becoming a major 화제. KBS2's 'I'll Prescribe Love' also secured a strong entry at No. 5, showcasing the powerful 존재감 of new releases. Their rapid ascent into the 상위권 stands out as one of the most significant 특징 of this week's drama rankings.

Among 기존 titles, tvN's 'Secret Audit' climbed four spots from No. 7 to No. 3, entering the Top 3. Similarly, JTBC's 'Everyone is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness' also rose four places from No. 8 to No. 4, continuing its steady 상승세. This demonstrates the enduring 저력 of established dramas even amidst the strong momentum of 신작.

New Releases Surge, Shifting Ranks for Established Hits

A defining 특징 of this week's chart is the significant impact of two 신작 dramas entering the Top 10. SBS's 'Wonderful New World' debuting at No. 2 and KBS2's 'I'll Prescribe Love' entering at No. 5 not only injected fresh energy into the drama 시장 but also put pressure on 기존 titles, leading to declines in their 순위.

The arrival of these 신작 resulted in several shows experiencing 순위 하락. SBS's 'Sold Out Today' saw the steepest 낙폭, falling six spots from No. 3 to No. 9. ENA's 'Scarecrow' also dropped five places from No. 2 to No. 7, while Netflix's 'Kirigo' and Disney+'s 'Goldland' each fell two positions.

MBC's 'First Man,' which was at No. 5 last week, and KBS2's 'Red Pearl,' which held No. 10, were pushed out of the chart this week, marking a regrettable departure. This underscores the fierce 경쟁 for 정상 spots and the continuous efforts by dramas to capture viewer attention 매주.

Platform Competition and Detailed Top 10 Analysis

This week's drama 순위 showcased a strong 경쟁 구도 with a balanced distribution of titles across various platforms, including 지상파 broadcasters, cable channels, and OTT services. SBS notably placed two dramas, 'Wonderful New World' and 'Sold Out Today,' in the Top 10, demonstrating its significant presence. MBC and KBS2 also each secured a spot in the 상위권.

Cable channels tvN, JTBC, and ENA each successfully placed one drama in the Top 10, highlighting the diversity of channels. Specifically, tvN's 'Secret Audit' and JTBC's 'Everyone is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness' both climbed four positions, showcasing the 저력 of their respective channels. Furthermore, OTT platforms Netflix, Disney+, and TVING each had one title in the 순위, indicating the continued 강세 of OTT content.

This diverse array of 작품, spanning various platforms and genres, makes up the Top 10, offering viewers a wide range of 선택지. With a stable No. 1, the charts continue to be dynamic 매주, featuring a combination of surging 신작, strong performances from established shows, and some falling ranks.

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