"Master of Study" scores highest rating in its time slot

Published on 2010/01/13 | Source

KBS TV series "Master of Study", starring Kim Soo-ro and Bae Doona, is seeing its ratings soar just two weeks into its showing.

According to statistics released by TNS Media Korea on Wednesday, the Monday/Tuesday evening drama scored a viewership rating of 26.3 percent during its fourth episode broadcast yesterday, gaining 3.2 percent from the previous night. The show was also the most-watched TV show during its time slot at 9:55 p.m.

Figures by research firm AGB Nielson Media also indicated that "Master of Study" was faring well, topping its ratings chart with a 23.5 percent viewership rating on Tuesday, compared to a 21.2 percent rating the previous day.

"Master of Study", which premiered last week, is about a determined lawyer (played by Kim Soo-ro) who offers to teach five rebellious students and get them accepted into the country's top college. The drama also stars some of the best young actors in Korea including Yoo Seung-ho, Lee Hyun-woo and Go Ah-sung.