“Four Hands, Two Sonatas” And “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” Dominate Most Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Rankings

tvN’s “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” and ENA’s “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” remain the most buzzed-about dramas of the week!

For the fifth consecutive week, “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” continued its reign at No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon.

Not only did “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” top the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, but its stars also continued to dominate the list of the most buzzworthy drama cast members. Leads Lee Jun Young and Song Kang swept the top two spots on the list, remaining No. 1 and No. 2 respectively.

ENA’s “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” held onto its spot at No. 2 on the drama list, with star Lee Jung Hyun entering the actor list at No. 8.

Disney+’s “Made in Korea 2” maintained its position at No. 3 on the drama list, and star Hyun Bin similarly held onto his spot at No. 3 on the actor list.

Netflix’s “The Scandal” remained No. 4 on the drama list this week, while its cast maintained a strong presence on the actor list, where Son Ye Jin, Nana, and Ji Chang Wook took No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6 respectively.

TVING’s “The Ordinary Jackpot” rose to No. 5 on this week’s drama list, and star Lee Jun Hyuk climbed to No. 7 on the actor list.

KBS 2TV’s “A Love Other Than Yours” took No. 6 on the drama list, with star Seo Kang Jun ranking No. 9 on the actor list.

Channel A’s new romance “Dive into You” debuted at No. 7 on the drama list this week, and star Park Seo Ham entered the actor list at No. 10.

Finally, tvN’s upcoming spy romance “100 Days of Deception” debuted at No. 8 on the drama list ahead of its premiere.

The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:

  1. tvN “Four Hands, Two Sonatas”
  2. ENA “New Recruit 4: Sabotage”
  3. Disney+ “Made in Korea 2”
  4. Netflix “The Scandal”
  5. TVING “The Ordinary Jackpot”
  6. KBS2 “A Love Other Than Yours”
  7. Channel A “Dive into You”
  8. tvN “100 Days of Deception”
  9. ENA “Between Steps”
  10. Netflix “Mousetrap”

Meanwhile, the top 10 drama actors that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:

  1. Lee Jun Young (“Four Hands, Two Sonatas”)
  2. Song Kang (“Four Hands, Two Sonatas”)
  3. Hyun Bin (“Made in Korea 2”)
  4. Son Ye Jin (“The Scandal”)
  5. Nana (“The Scandal”)
  6. Ji Chang Wook (“The Scandal”)
  7. Lee Jun Hyuk (“The Ordinary Jackpot”)
  8. Lee Jung Hyun (“New Recruit 4: Sabotage”)
  9. Seo Kang Jun (“A Love Other Than Yours”)
  10. Park Seo Ham (“Dive into You”)

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Kim Min Ho And His Fellow Recruits Stand Before An Eerie Military Hospital In “New Recruit” Film Adaptation Poster

Drama series “New Recruit” has expanded its universe to the big screen!

“New Recruit The Movie: Ghosts Live in the Military Hospital” (literal translation) follows a group of recruits who are admitted to a military hospital dreaming of a sweet respite, only to encounter horrifying rumors about the hospital they believed was paradise and set out to uncover its secrets.

Based on a hit animation, the “New Recruit” drama series is a black comedy drama that explores the lives of young adults in their 20s, delving into the culture, secrets, and absurdities of South Korea’s military. Since its first season aired in 2022, the series has built a solid fandom and expanded into four seasons.

Across its four seasons, the “New Recruit” drama series has depicted various episodes of military life centered around military units. The film, however, shifts the setting to a military hospital while continuing the characters and universe of the existing series. The film will be directed by Min Jin Ki, who helmed the recently concluded “New Recruit 4: Sabotage.”

The shift to a military hospital is also reflected in the newly released launch poster, which features the recruits standing in front of the ominous-looking Armed Forces Yangcheon Hospital. Among those staring at the military hospital, only Park Min Seok (Kim Min Ho) looks back with a meaningful facial expression, heightening curiosity about the events they will encounter at the hospital. The tagline reads, “A blockbuster-scale horror comedy is coming.”

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Building on the series’ signature comedy and realistic portrayal of military life, the film seeks to shake things up by combining the existing “New Recruit” series’ comedic elements with the horror genre.

New characters are also joining the cast. Ryu Kyung Soo plays Yoo Jae Hoon, a mysterious soldier admitted to the military hospital. TWICE’s Yu Jeongyeon stars as nursing officer Yoo Jeong Yeon, marking her first screen acting role since her debut.

“New Recruit The Movie: Ghosts Live in the Military Hospital” will be released in theaters this winter. Stay tuned!

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“New Recruit” Confirms Production Of Season 5

With “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” concluding with its highest viewership ratings, the production of “New Recruit 5” has been confirmed!

On September 30, Director Min Jin Ki of the “New Recruit” series announced, “Thanks to the support of our viewers, we are planning to continue with the production of Season 5,” adding, “Season 4 received a lot of love, achieving the highest ratings in the series’ history, and since we have already laid the groundwork for future developments, we intend to continue the story naturally.”

Based on a hit animation, “New Recruit” is a black comedy drama that explores the lives of young adults in their 20s, delving into the culture, secrets, and absurdities of South Korea’s military. The show has built a solid fandom since its first season aired in 2022, leading to the creation of four seasons.

As Director Min Jin Ki is currently busy with his next project “Sunning Baseball Club” (literal title) and the production of the film “New Recruit: The Movie,” it is expected to take some time before Season 5 is released.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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“New Recruit 4: Sabotage” Ends On Highest Ratings Of All 4 Seasons

ENA’s “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” ended on an all-time high for the series!

On September 29, the final episode of “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” earned the highest viewership ratings of all four seasons of “New Recruit.” According to Nielsen Korea, the season finale scored an average nationwide rating of 5.2 percent, making it the most-watched cable show of any kind to air on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, tvN’s “The Ordinary Jackpot” kicked off the second half of its run on an average nationwide rating of 5.0 percent.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “New Recruit 4: Sabotage”!

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“New Recruit 4: Sabotage” Cast And Crew To Go On Reward Vacation

The cast and crew of “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” will be celebrating the success of the drama’s latest season by going on a trip together!

On September 29, the “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” production team confirmed ahead of the season finale, “It’s true that [the cast and crew] will be going to Jeju Island on a reward vacation.”

Season 4 of “New Recruit” has been the show’s most successful season yet: last week, “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” soared to an average nationwide rating of 4.8 percent for its 10th episode, marking the highest ratings achieved by any season of the series to date.

Meanwhile, stars Kim Min Ho and Kim Dong Jun recently promised that they would be returning with Season 5 “soon.”

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“New Recruit 4: Sabotage” Remains No. 1 In Ratings

ENA’s military drama “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” is nearing its finale while maintaining strong viewership ratings!

According to Nielsen Korea, the second to final episode of “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 3.9 percent. This is a 0.9 percent decrease from its previous episode’s rating of 4.8 percent.

Meanwhile, episode 5 of tvN’s “The Ordinary Jackpot” earned an average nationwide viewership rating of 3.5 percent, seeing a 1.3 percent dip from its previous episode’s rating of 4.8 percent.

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Gong Min Jung And Jung Yi Rang Shake Up The Unit In “New Recruit 4: Sabotage”

“New Recruit 4: Sabotage” has unveiled new stills ahead of the upcoming episode!

Based on the hit animation of the same name, “New Recruit” is a black comedy drama that explores the lives of young adults in their 20s, delving into the culture, secrets, and absurdities of South Korea’s military.

Season 4 depicts the second half of Park Min Seok’s (Kim Min Ho) dynamic military life as he is promoted to corporal and finds himself facing endless new dilemmas. Just when he thought things would settle after his promotion, the arrival of a mysterious new recruit and a new battalion commander signals the start of a turbulent new chapter.

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Previously on “New Recruit 4: Sabotage,” Company 2 successfully completed its Hoguk Training exercise and safely returned to its daily routine, while Kang Chan Seok (Lee Jung Hyun) and Choi Byung Nam (Kim Hee Soo) bid farewell to the unit amid laughter and lingering sadness as they were discharged from the military. The news of Jo Baek Ho’s (Oh Dae Hwan) promotion was also added to the mix. However, the sight of Major Kim Ha Na (Gong Min Jung) passing through the guard post hinted at the beginning of another story.

Amid this, one still also reveals another figure who appears at the unit, as a mysterious woman (Jung Yi Rang) can be seen smiling brightly under a yellow umbrella.

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In another still, Park Jae Soo (Oh Yong) appears somewhat bitter, with a facial expression markedly different from his usual demeanor, hinting at a hidden story behind Park Jae Soo, who has spent many years in the military.

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Major Kim Ha Na makes a commanding impression with her precise salute and steely gaze, making it difficult to read her true feelings and suggesting that she is no ordinary figure. Above all, it is unusual for an officer of major rank to come directly to the unit.

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The serious atmosphere surrounding Battalion Commander Byun Hyuk Jin (Lee Hyun Kyun) that follows further teases what is said between the two.

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The production team remarked, “In episode 11, airing today, new characters will appear at the Shinhwa Unit, setting the stage for another act of sabotage. In particular, please look forward to discovering the hidden stories of Administration Officer Park Jae Soo and the vending machine, as well as how the arrival of Major Kim Ha Na will change the atmosphere at the Shinhwa Unit.”

Episode 11 of “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” will air on September 28 at 10 p.m. KST and will be available for viewing on Viki.

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“New Recruit 4: Sabotage” Stars Say Goodbye + Promise To Return With Season 5

The cast of ENA’s “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” have shared their final thoughts ahead of the drama’s upcoming finale!

With just two episodes left of Season 4, the starring cast looked back on their experience filming the show and thanked viewers for tuning in.

Kim Min Ho expressed his deep regret at having to say goodbye, sharing, “As with every season so far, I feel very sad and regretful [that it’s ending]. Above all, it was thanks to all the love we received from viewers that we were able to make it this far.”

He also teased the show’s return with a fifth season, promising, “‘New Recruit’ will definitely return, so please continue to give us lots of interest and anticipation in the future as well.”

Kim Dong Jun similarly promised to return with another season, remarking, “I’d like to sincerely thank the many people who loved ‘New Recruit 4: Sabotage.’ This has become another great memory. We’ll return soon with ‘New Recruit’ Season 5.”

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Oh Dae Hwan commented, “I’d like to sincerely thank the viewers who loved and rooted for ‘New Recruit 4: Sabotage’ up until the end. While playing the role of Jo Baek Ho, I poured a lot of thought and affection into this drama, so I think it will remain in my memory for a long time.”

Lee Hyun Kyun, who joined the cast this season, said, “It’s thanks to the viewers’ love and interest that the show was able to make it all the way to a fourth season. As a brand-new character, I did feel some pressure, but because I was working together with great people, I was able to wrap up the season successfully. Thank you.”

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Lee Won Jung confessed, “I was really worried about how to go about portraying Kim Hyun Wook’s mysteriousness and backstory, but the director and the more experienced actors did a great job taking the lead, and thanks to them, I think I was able to portray [those elements] well. I’d also like to bow my head in gratitude to the viewers who took an interest in and kept an eye on ‘New Recruit 4: Sabotage’ for this not insignificant period of time.”

Finally, Nam Tae Woo concluded by saying, “Thank you for giving us so much interest and overflowing love this season as well. And thank you for giving so much love to the ‘New Recruit’ squad and, above all else, to Choi Il Gu.”

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The final two episodes of “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” will air on September 28 and 29 at 10 p.m. KST.

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“New Recruit 4: Sabotage” Soars To Its Highest Ratings Yet In Close Battle With “The Ordinary Jackpot”

The ratings battle between ENA’s “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” and tvN’s “The Ordinary Jackpot” is nearly too close to call!

On September 22, “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” achieved its highest viewership ratings yet ahead of the final week of its run. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode took first place in its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 4.821 percent, marking a new personal record for the drama.

Meanwhile, the new series “The Ordinary Jackpot” trailed close behind with an average nationwide rating of 4.815 percent for its fourth episode, nearly tying “New Recruit 4: Sabotage.”

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Kim Hee Soo And Lee Jung Hyun Finally Get Their Long-Awaited Discharge In “New Recruit 4: Sabotage”

Lee Jung Hyun and Kim Hee Soo are finally set to complete their military service in “New Recruit 4: Sabotage”!

Based on the hit animation of the same name, “New Recruit” is a black comedy drama that explores the lives of young adults in their 20s, delving into the culture, secrets, and absurdities of South Korea’s military.

Season 4 depicts the second half of Park Min Seok’s (Kim Min Ho) dynamic military life as he is promoted to corporal and finds himself facing endless new dilemmas. Just when he thought things would settle after his promotion, the arrival of a mysterious new recruit and a new battalion commander signals the start of a turbulent new chapter.

The newly released stills capture the discharge ceremonies of Kang Chan Seok (Lee Jung Hyun) and Choi Byung Nam (Kim Hee Soo). Kang Chan Seok and Choi Byung Nam look dignified as they finally reach their discharge day. Kang Chan Seok has shown remarkable growth, transforming from a troublesome “villain” into a changed man, while Choi Byung Nam has always been the soldier who brings laughter wherever he goes. Having had their discharge delayed once due to the Homeland Defense Training, the two wear expressions that reflect both relief and bittersweetness as they finally bid farewell to military life.

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Park Jae Soo (Oh Yong), known as the “father” of 2nd Company, is captured preparing to send his “sons” off once again with a warm smile.

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However, in the last still, Jo Baek Ho (Oh Dae Hwan) is seen shaking hands with someone with a stern expression, adding tension to the episode. After proving his abilities by successfully completing the Homeland Defense Training, viewers are left wondering what new challenge awaits him. It also remains to be seen whether Jo Baek Ho will achieve the result he has hoped for in the final promotion review.

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The production team commented, “In today’s Episode 10, the final stories of Kang Chan Seok and Choi Byung Nam, who have been working toward their discharge, will unfold. Please look forward to the conclusion of their long journey filled with laughter and tears.” They added, “Please also stay tuned until the very end to find out whether Jo Baek Ho will be promoted.”

Episode 10 of “New Recruit 4: Sabotage” will air on September 22 at 10 p.m. KST and will be available for viewing on Viki.

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