Two K-drama series, "Perfect Crown" and "My Royal Nemesis," have recently achieved their highest viewership ratings, signaling a surge in audience engagement. This comes as both shows have secured prominent positions on various international streaming platforms.
"Perfect Crown" recorded a nationwide average rating of 13.5 percent for its penultimate episode on Friday, May 16, according to Nielsen Korea, making it the most-watched program of the day. Simultaneously, "My Royal Nemesis" saw its viewership climb to a new personal record of 5.8 percent nationwide for its third episode, despite airing in the same time slot and facing competition from "Perfect Crown."
"Perfect Crown," which aired its final episode on May 16, is available on streaming services including Netflix, HBO Max, Wavve, Viki, and U-Next. The drama has maintained a presence on the Top 10 charts in various regions such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand on HBO Max, and in the United States on Viki.
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"My Royal Nemesis" has also gained significant traction, reaching second place globally in Netflix's TV category on May 10, according to FlixPatrol. The series has been noted for its viral moments, including a behind-the-scenes video that became a meme and a plotline involving a character who travels from the past and gains the nickname "sell-out fairy." This drama is also accessible on Netflix and Disney+.
Production and Context
Behind-the-scenes content has been released for "Perfect Crown," featuring actors like IU and Lee Yeon engaging playfully during filming. Another series, "We Are All Trying Here," starring Go Youn Jung and Han Sun Hwa, has also been mentioned in relation to bonding moments. Additionally, "Filing For Love" is noted for scenes involving Shin Hae Sun and Gong Myoung, and "The Scarecrow" is approaching its conclusion.
The initial reporting on "Perfect Crown" hitting record viewership was as early as April 13, 2026, highlighting its early success. The shows' broad streaming availability appears to be a key factor in their widespread appeal.
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