Who Will Take the Throne After 'The Grand Duchess of the 21st Century'? Current K-Drama Rankings & Trends
Who Will Take the Throne After 'The Grand Duchess of the 21st Century'? Current K-Drama Rankings & Trends With the mega-hit drama The Grand Duchess of the 21st Century (starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok) officially wrapping up its successful run, the K-drama world is buzzing with anticipation. Everyone is asking the same question: Which drama will claim the #1 spot next week? As we witness a fierce transition in leadership, let’s look at the most popular dramas in South Korea right now, combining traditional TV viewership ratings and OTT streaming charts. Current Top 5 K-Drama Rankings in Korea (Mid-May 2026) Rank Title Network / Platform Main Cast Ratings / Key Milestones #1 The Grand Duchess of the 21st Century MBC / Disney+ IU, Byeon Woo-seok Peak Rating: 12.76% (Finished) #2 Wonderful New World SBS / Netflix Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun Fierce Rising Star (#1 on Netflix Korea) #3 Prescribing Love KBS2 Park Ji-hoon, Kim Jae-won Stable Rating: 9-10% #4 Yumi's Cells Seas...