In the 11th episode of SBSŌĆÖs Friday-Saturday drama Backstreet Rookie, which aired on July 24, a love triangle with Jung Saet Byul in the center has intensified, raising the tension. As a result, it recorded 8.6 percent and soared up to 9.5 percent viewership, continuing its race to become No. 1 in the same time slot (based on Nielsen Korea). Backstreet Rookie solidified its number one spot among all mini-series currently on air, drawing keen attention. The 5th episode of JTBCŌĆÖs Friday-Saturday drama Graceful Friends, which has captivated viewers with unpredictable developments, recorded 4.6 percent viewership nationwide and 5.4 percent viewership in the Seoul metropolitan area (based on Nielsen Korea), drawing enthusiastic responses. With this, the drama has set its new highest viewership. Source (1, 2)

   Backstreet Rookie    Soars Up to 9 5 Percent Viewership      Graceful Friends    Beats Its All Time High Viewership - 44