Park Hyung Sik’s Doctor Slump Sees Major Ratings Drop Despite Netflix Success – Here’s Why | web series
JTBC’s medical K-drama Doctor Slump, starring Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hee, initially saw a rise in ratings, but has since experienced a significant drop. After reaching a peak viewership rating of 6.7% during the Lunar New Year holidays, it has seen a sharp decline, with viewers halving since the release of the latest episode.
Netflix’s Doctor Slump Ratings Are Going Down, Here’s Why
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The JTBC series, which boasts an all-star cast, has taken over the time slot previously held by the network’s hit show Welcome to Samdalri, starring Ji Chang Wook. According to K-media 1Asia, episode 5 of Doctor Slump, which aired on February 10, saw a decline in viewership, falling to 3.7%. However, on February 11, the transmission recorded a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous day.
Several factors contribute to the decline in the show’s ratings. One possible factor is strong competition from other shows that air at the same time, such as MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama Knight Flower. Additionally, Captivating the King aired its fourth consecutive episode during the Lunar New Year holiday, resulting in an increase in viewership ratings.
Dr. Slump still has no turning point
So far, the show has consistently featured the professional struggles of Nam Ha Neul (played by Park Shin Hee) and Yeo Jeong Woo (played by Park Hyung Sik). However, it is yet to bring an exciting twist to ignite the interest of the viewers. Experts believe that the current drop in ratings is temporary and expect recovery after the launch of new episodes.
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Dr. Slump runs Netflix
Despite facing domestic viewership and ratings challenges, Doctor Slump continues to perform exceptionally well on Netflix, where it is available in most international territories. It is currently in the top 10 in 27 countries, showing its global popularity. Episodes 7 and 8 of the show will air on February 17 and 18.
