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Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2 maintains top non-drama buzz for three weeks

MBC's 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2' has achieved its highest buzz rating yet, ranking first in TV-OTT non-drama buzz for three consecutive weeks.

Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2 maintains top non-drama buzz for three weeks
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MBC's 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2' has ranked first in overall TV-OTT non-drama buzz for three consecutive weeks, with viewership peaking at 5.7% during a fierce pursuit by the Wonder Dogs in its fourth episode on the 1st.

MBC's 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2' has broken its own record for buzz, ranking first in overall TV-OTT non-drama buzz for three consecutive weeks. The program continues its rapid ascent in popularity, ranking first in the TV-OTT non-drama video category for two consecutive weeks and maintaining its position as the number one Sunday variety show among the 2054 demographic for four consecutive weeks.

According to the 'FUNdex Report' released by Good Data Corporation, 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2' has held the top spot in TV-OTT non-drama buzz for three weeks in a row. Notably, the buzz rating increased by 25.1% compared to the previous week, marking a new personal high for the program and proving its intense popularity through a steep upward trend even at the top.

Popularity on the YouTube channel 'Wonder Dogs Locker Room' is also surging. With every released video drawing enthusiastic responses from subscribers, 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2' demonstrated powerful content strength by ranking first in the TV-OTT non-drama video category for two consecutive weeks.

In the fourth episode broadcast on the 1st, 'Victory Wonder Dogs' engaged in a fierce confrontation with 'Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders,' the team featuring former teammates Pyo Seung-ju and Lee Na-yeon. The episode depicted the Wonder Dogs launching a strong counterattack in the third set after losing the first two sets, raising expectations for the next match.

Viewership ratings also continue a steady lead. According to Nielsen Korea, the broadcast recorded a 3.2% rating in the 2054 demographic, defending its position as the number one Sunday variety show for four consecutive weeks since its premiere. In particular, the peak minute viewership soared to 5.7% during the moment the Wonder Dogs mounted a fierce pursuit with six consecutive points at the end of the first set.

The fifth episode of MBC's 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2,' scheduled to air on Sunday the 8th at 9:10 PM, will continue the matchup between the Wonder Dogs and the Pink Spiders. Attention is focused on whether the Wonder Dogs, having successfully shifted the momentum in the third set, can maintain their momentum to achieve their second reverse sweep of the season.

Meanwhile, 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2' was produced with support from the Broadcasting, Media and Communications Commission and the Korea Communications Agency (KCA).

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Jeong Si-hwan
Jeong Si-hwan
SPECIALTIMES GLOBAL · K-pop Reporter

Covers K-pop for SPECIALTIMES GLOBAL, and also writes Culture and K-Variety stories.

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