“Reborn Rookie” Hits Double-Digit Ratings as tvN Promotes “See You at Work Tomorrow!” Romance Launch

Korean TV drama momentum is building heading into the new week, with JTBC’s Reborn Rookie scoring a ratings milestone while tvN ramps up promotion for its upcoming romance See You at Work Tomorrow!. On June 21, Reborn Rookie broke into double digits for the highest viewership of its run to date, and the broadcaster’s ongoing success comes alongside fresh teaser material teasing how See You at Work Tomorrow! will kick off its boss–employee romance.

“Reborn Rookie” reaches its peak audience moment

According to Nielsen Korea, Reborn Rookie achieved an average nationwide rating of 11.0% on June 21. The figure represents a rise of over 2 percentage points from the drama’s previous episode the night before—an indication that the show’s audience is expanding rather than merely holding steady.

The report also notes that Reborn Rookie was the most-watched show of any kind on cable for Sunday, and further claims it finished as the top cable program of the week. In the wider Sunday schedule, KBS 2TV’s Recipe for Love remained the overall leader, landing at 15.9% nationwide.

While the headline number is the key stat, the broader takeaway is that cable dramas in Korea increasingly rely on momentum—strong episode-to-episode growth is often what sustains social media conversation and draws casual viewers who want “what everyone is watching.” With Reborn Rookie hitting its highest point so far, the drama appears to be entering a more durable phase rather than a one-off spike.

tvN pushes “See You at Work Tomorrow!” into romance spotlight

While Reborn Rookie climbs, tvN’s See You at Work Tomorrow! is positioning itself as the next big romance destination. Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, the series stars Park Ji Hyun as Cha Ji Yoon, an office worker feeling stuck in both her career and personal life. Her arc takes a turn after she becomes entangled with her sharp-tongued boss, Kang Si Woo, played by Seo In Guk.

In newly released promotional stills, tvN highlights a pattern that’s central to workplace romance: characters who look composed in public often reveal different sides when they are outside their professional roles. The teasers set up two separate “outside the office” moments that aim to pull the leads from strict workplace dynamics into something more personal.

From convenience store run-in to a bar date

The first teaser shows an unexpected encounter when Cha Ji Yoon and Kang Si Woo cross paths by chance at a convenience store. The contrast is emphasized immediately: Cha Ji Yoon, usually seen in office-ready styling, appears dressed down in an oversized T-shirt with glasses and tied-back hair that looks hastily arranged. Her flustered reaction underscores the comedic discomfort of seeing a boss in an unguarded setting.

For Kang Si Woo, the shift is equally deliberate. Once known for a polished, suit-and-professionalism aura at work, he appears in casual clothing during the store encounter—suggesting a softer, less intimidating presence. The stills also capture Kang Si Woo laughing to himself after running into her, a detail that signals the relationship could be changing in subtle ways before either character admits it.

A second promotional set escalates the idea of emotional thaw. In stills teasing a later development, the pair go out for drinks alone during off-hours. The staging frames the moment as a “break” from their established pattern—up to this point, their relationship is described as strictly professional, limited to work-related interactions.

During the bar scene, Kang Si Woo reveals a side “he has never shown at the office,” while Cha Ji Yoon begins the hangout visibly nervous before gradually relaxing. tvN’s teaser language points to a shift in her feelings, suggested by expressions that go beyond polite composure into genuine warmth.

What the promotional strategy suggests ahead of June 22

See You at Work Tomorrow! is set to premiere on June 22 at 8:50 p.m. KST. By focusing on “small” moments—an unplanned store run-in and a private drinks outing—tvN is leaning into a romance mechanic familiar to Korean drama audiences: tension grows when two people who normally operate on workplace rules are forced into personal, unstructured time.

At the same time, the juxtaposition with Reborn Rookie arriving at double digits speaks to a larger pattern in the industry. As one series secures a stronger viewership base, another begins its push to capture next-day attention. For viewers, this can create a steady rotation: drama watchers who finish a late episode may search for what’s launching or trending the following evening.

What to watch next

For Reborn Rookie, the key question is whether its 11.0% peak reflects a new baseline or whether the show will face volatility as story beats progress. Ratings leaders often come under pressure in later episodes if novelty wears off, so the next week’s numbers will likely determine whether the double-digit level becomes sustained.

For See You at Work Tomorrow!, viewers will watch how tvN translates teaser chemistry into plot momentum: will the convenience store moment and the bar date become turning points that reshape their dynamic quickly, or will the series pace the romance to build toward a longer payoff?

With both dramas drawing attention in parallel—one through measurable audience gains and the other through tightly framed romance teasers—Korean drama fans appear set for a busy viewing week ahead.