K-Drama Ratings This Week (Sep 14–20, 2026): Who Ruled the Weekend

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Direct Answer: Who Ruled Korean Television This Week?

KBS2’s flagship weekend family drama Love Is Coming led the weekend ratings charts for the week of September 14–20, 2026, with a weekly household average of 14.2% (highest recorded broadcast since Aug 27: 14.7%). Meanwhile, the scripted drama landscape was highlighted by SBS’s Flex X Cop Season 2, which concluded its run with a finale of 11.7% (the highest rating for the series in our records), and tvN’s Four Hands, Two Sonatas, which continued its lead among cable broadcasts with a peak of 7.486%.

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Executive Weekly Summary

The third week of September 2026 delivered an eventful broadcast schedule across South Korean networks.

All ratings compiled in this report are sourced from daily and weekly household ratings in our ratings archive (records from August 27, 2026), covering the tracking window from September 14 through September 20, 2026.

Here are the four key takeaways defining the week:

The Terrestrial Finale: SBS’s Flex X Cop Season 2 reached double digits, moving from 9.7% on Friday to 11.7% on Saturday for its series conclusion.
The Cable Leader: tvN’s Four Hands, Two Sonatas held the #1 spot on cable on every date it aired, climbing to 7.486% on Sunday.
The Family Drama Anchor: KBS2’s weekend drama Love Is Coming led the weekend charts, achieving a weekly average of 14.2% (highest recorded broadcast since Aug 27: 14.7%).
Mid-Week Cable Performance: tvN’s The Ordinary Jackpot ranked #1 on cable on Sep 15, peaking at 4.822%.

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Terrestrial Network Ratings Table (Free-to-Air: KBS, SBS)

Reader question answered by this table: Which terrestrial Korean drama achieved the highest rating during the week of September 14–20, 2026?

| Program Title | Network | Frequency | Recorded Range (Aug 27–Sep 26) (%) | Recorded Peak (%) | Weekly Average (%) | Overall Rank & Notes | | :— | :— | :— | :— | :— | :— | :— | | Love Is Coming (사랑이 온다) | KBS2 | Weekend (Sat–Sun) | 11.9%–14.7% | 14.7% | 14.2% | #1 Weekend Drama; Weekly avg 14.2% | | Flex X Cop Season 2 (재벌X형사2) | SBS | Fri–Sat (Finales) | 6.7%–11.7% | 11.7% | 10.6% | Series finale at 11.7%; Ep 13 was #1 on Sep 18 | | Joyful Days (기쁜 우리 좋은 날) | KBS1 | Daily (Mon–Fri) | 8.8%–10.3% | 10.3% | — | #1 Daily Drama; Range 8.8%–10.3% | | Trap of Desire (욕망의 덫) | KBS2 | Daily (Mon–Fri) | 5.4%–6.7% | 6.7% | — | Daily drama range 5.4%–6.7% | | Love Beside You (너 말고 다른 연애) | KBS2 | Weekend (Sat–Sun) | 2.6% | 2.6% | — | Held at 2.6% over the weekend |

Source: daily and weekly household ratings in our ratings archive (records from Aug 27, 2026). Recorded range: Aug 27–Sep 26, 2026. Checked: Sep 26, 2026. Unit: household rating, %. Ranks are shown as recorded in the archive.

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Cable and Pay-TV Ratings Table (tvN, TVING)

Reader question answered by this table: How did cable dramas rank and perform during the week of September 14–20, 2026?

| Program Title | Network / Platform | Frequency | Archived Range (%) | Weekly Peak (%) | Weekly Average (%) | Cable Rank & Notes | | :— | :— | :— | :— | :— | :— | :— | | Four Hands, Two Sonatas (포핸즈) | tvN | Weekend (Sat–Sun) | 6.811%–7.486% | 7.486% | 7.352% | #1 Across All Cable Channels; unbroken weekend streak | | The Ordinary Jackpot (로또 1등도 출근합니다) | tvN / TVING | Mon–Tue | 3.652%–4.822% | 4.822% | 4.583% | #1 on Cable on Sep 15; Mon–Tue peak 4.822% |

Source: daily and weekly household ratings in our ratings archive (records from Aug 27, 2026). Rows shown: Sep 14–Sep 20, 2026. Checked: Sep 26, 2026. Unit: household rating, %. Ranks are shown as recorded in the archive.

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The Weekend Clash: How the Battle Unfolded

The week of September 14–20 demonstrated an active dynamic across network lines:

1. Friday, September 18: Flex X Cop Penultimate Episode

On Friday, SBS’s Flex X Cop Season 2 aired Episode 13. The broadcast surged to 9.7%, ranking #1 on the day’s ratings chart.

2. Saturday, September 19: Saturday Broadcasts

Saturday featured multiple concurrent entries across network slots:

Weekend Cable: tvN’s Four Hands, Two Sonatas secured a strong showing in its cable slot, posting 6.811% (its highest Saturday rating to date), while KBS2’s romantic comedy Love Beside You stayed at 2.6%.
Finale: SBS’s Flex X Cop Season 2 aired its grand finale, registering 11.7%, marking the series’ highest broadcast rating in our records (2nd on the day).

3. Sunday, September 20: Sunday Cable Peak

With Flex X Cop concluded, Sunday cable was led by tvN:

tvN’s Four Hands, Two Sonatas rose to 7.486%, gaining 0.675 points over Saturday to establish a new peak.

Overall, KBS2’s Love Is Coming held the #1 weekend drama spot for the week, with a recorded high of 14.7% (Aug 27–Sep 26) and a weekly household average of 14.2%.

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Gainers, Decliners, and Market Movers

Comparing performance trends over recent weeks highlights significant shifts in domestic viewing momentum:

Gainers

Flex X Cop Season 2 (SBS): The momentum gainer of the month. Weekly averages dipped from 7.2% (week of Aug 31) to 6.8% (week of Sep 7), before leaping to 10.6% during its finale week (+3.8 points).
Four Hands, Two Sonatas (tvN): Continuing its steady upward climb. Weekly average climbed from 5.126% to 5.742% and then 7.352% (+1.610 points over previous week).
The Ordinary Jackpot (tvN): Tuesday’s Episode reached 4.822%, ranking #1 on cable on September 15.

Stable Powerhouses

Joyful Days (KBS1): The weekday daily series recorded ratings between 8.8% and 10.3% in the Aug 27–Sep 26 tracking period. Its 8.8% baseline was still above every cable figure this week.
Love Is Coming (KBS2): While holding the #1 weekend spot, its weekly average moderated slightly from previous weeks (15.4% → 15.9% → 14.2%).

Decliners & Strugglers

Love Beside You (KBS2): Stalled at 2.6% over the weekend, remaining at a lower ratings tier throughout the weekend cycle.

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Comparative Viewing Distribution Across Networks

Examining the verified figures across terrestrial and paid platforms reveals distinct viewership tiers during the September 14–20 tracking week:

1. Terrestrial Broadcast Span

Terrestrial broadcasts displayed a broad ratings span across distinct programming formats:

Weekend Family Blockbusters: KBS2’s Love Is Coming recorded the highest figure in our archive at 14.7% (Aug 27–Sep 26) and a weekly average of 14.2%.
Terrestrial Miniseries Climax: SBS’s Flex X Cop Season 2 reached a finale peak of 11.7% and a weekly average of 10.6%.
Daily Continuing Dramas: In the Aug 27–Sep 26 tracking window, KBS1’s Joyful Days held between 8.8% and 10.3%, while KBS2’s Trap of Desire ranged between 5.4% and 6.7%.
Lower-Tier Weekend Entries: KBS2’s Love Beside You recorded 2.6%.

2. Paid Platform Cable Span

Cable figures this week:

Weekend Cable Leader: tvN’s Four Hands, Two Sonatas recorded a series peak of 7.486% and an unbroken #1 cable ranking streak across all air dates.
Mid-Week Workplace Drama: tvN’s The Ordinary Jackpot achieved a peak of 4.822% and a weekly average of 4.583%, holding the #1 spot on cable on September 15.

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Broadcast Perspectives Following September 20

Following the competitive broadcasts of mid-September, several key developments take center stage:

Post-Flex X Cop Timeslot Transition: With Flex X Cop Season 2 finished at 11.7%, we will track what SBS’s Friday-Saturday slot records next.
Four Hands Progressing Toward Climax: Four Hands, Two Sonatas enters its final four episodes with strong momentum at 7.486%.
The Ordinary Jackpot Mid-Run: As the workplace drama continues its broadcasts, attention turns to whether it can return to its 4.822% peak.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What was the highest-rated weekend Korean drama this week?

KBS2’s weekend drama Love Is Coming led the weekend ratings, recording a weekly average of 14.2% (highest recorded broadcast since Aug 27: 14.7%).

How did the Flex X Cop Season 2 finale rate?

SBS’s Flex X Cop Season 2 finished at 11.7%, the series high in our records (2nd on the day).

How did daily and weekend family dramas compare with the Flex X Cop 2 finale?

Love Is Coming averaged 14.2% for the week, above the 11.7% finale; Joyful Days’ recorded high of 10.3% was below it.