Some things shift around, as we introduce one new drama and let go of three others. On Monday, Sunbae Don’t Put on That Lipstick premiered to 2 percent. The noona romance’s rating took a slight dip, however, in the following episode. Fellow Monday-Tuesday show Secret Royal Inspector continued its steady climb, bringing in an all-time high of 11.6 percent.
Awaken and The Uncanny Counter aired their finales, and knowing their past performances, their high numbers were expected. It’s worth noting that Uncanny is now OCN’s highest-rated drama, having surpassed dramas like Voice 2 and Watcher. Fly Dragon also finished its run, with 6.2 percent — not its best, though not its worst.
Drama viewership ratings for the week of Jan. 18-24, 2024
| Ep. # | Station | Rating | |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | |||
| Secret Royal Inspector | 9 | KBS | 9.7% |
| Sunbae, Don’t Put on That Lipstick | 1 | JTBC | 2.0% |
| Awaken | 15 | tvN | 5.4% |
| Tuesday, Jan. 19 | |||
| Secret Royal Inspector | 10 | KBS | 11.6% |
| Sunbae, Don’t Put on That Lipstick | 2 | JTBC | 1.6% |
| Awaken | 16 | tvN | 6.2% |
| Wednesday, Jan. 20 | |||
| Cheat on Me, If You Can | 13 | KBS | 3.5% |
| Run On | 11 | JTBC | 3.1% |
| True Beauty | 11 | tvN | 3.9% |
| Thursday, Jan. 21 | |||
| Cheat on Me, If You Can | 14 | KBS | 3.0% |
| Run On | 12 | JTBC | 3.4% |
| True Beauty | 12 | tvN | 3.4% |
| Friday, Jan. 22 | |||
| Fly Dragon | 19 | SBS | 5.4% |
| Hush | 11 | JTBC | 2.2% |
| Saturday, Jan. 23 | |||
| Homemade Love Story | 37 | KBS | 30.7% |
| Fly Dragon | 20 | SBS | 6.2% |
| Hush | 12 | JTBC | 2.1% |
| The Uncanny Counter | 15 | OCN | 9.0% |
| Mr. Queen | 13 | tvN | 12.8% |
| Sunday, Jan. 24 | |||
| Homemade Love Story | 38 | KBS | 32.5% |
| The Uncanny Counter | 16 | OCN | 11.0% |
| Mr. Queen | 14 | tvN | 13.6% |