As of May 11, 2026, MBC's '21st Century Grand Duchess' steadfastly maintained its No. 1 position in the weekly drama rankings. This week witnessed the powerful entry of two new 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
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1 |
21세기 대군부인
MBC
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2 |
멋진 신세계
SBS
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3 |
은밀한 감사
tvN
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4 |
모두가 자신의 무가치함과 싸우고 있다
JTBC
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5 |
사랑을 처방해 드립니다
KBS2
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6 |
기리고
넷플릭스
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7 |
허수아비
ENA
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8 |
골드랜드
디즈니+
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9 |
오늘도 매진했습니다
SBS
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10 |
유미의 세포들 시즌3
TVING
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This Week's Chart Topper and Major Shifts
In this week's Naver weekly drama rankings, MBC's '21st Century Grand Duchess' once again claimed the top spot, demonstrating its unrivaled popularity and consistent viewer interest. While it firmly held its lead, new dramas entering the chart created a dynamic competitive landscape, shaking up the upper ranks.
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 talking point. KBS2's 'I'll Prescribe Love' also secured a strong entry at No. 5, showcasing the powerful presence of new releases. Their rapid ascent into the top tier stands out as one of the most significant features of this week's drama rankings.
Among existing 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 upward trend. This demonstrates the enduring strength of established dramas even amidst the strong momentum of new releases.
New Releases Surge, Shifting Ranks for Established Hits
A defining characteristic of this week's chart is the significant impact of two new 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 market but also put pressure on existing titles, leading to declines in their rankings.
The arrival of these new dramas resulted in several shows experiencing drops in their rankings. SBS's 'Sold Out Today' saw the steepest decline, 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 competition for top spots and the continuous efforts by dramas to capture viewer attention each week.
Platform Competition and Detailed Top 10 Analysis
This week's drama rankings showcased a strong competitive landscape with a balanced distribution of titles across various platforms, including terrestrial 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 upper ranks.
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 strength of their respective channels. Furthermore, OTT platforms Netflix, Disney+, and TVING each had one title in the rankings, indicating the continued dominance of OTT content.
This diverse array of dramas, spanning various platforms and genres, makes up the Top 10, offering viewers a wide range of choices. With a stable No. 1, the charts continue to be dynamic each week, featuring a combination of surging new releases, strong performances from established shows, and some falling ranks.
