‘Spooky in Love’ and ‘Love on the Menu’ Set New Ratings Highs

‘Spooky in Love’ and ‘Love on the Menu’ closed out the latest Sunday broadcast slate with fresh personal bests, giving two very different Korean dramas a strong ratings headline. The results underline how a mix of romance, genre storytelling, and familiar weekend viewing habits can keep several series in contention at the same time.

For tvN’s ‘Spooky in Love,’ the latest episode marked the end of the first half of its run. The drama averaged a nationwide rating of 6.0 percent, its highest figure so far, and led its time slot among cable channels. The milestone gives the series a clear point of momentum as it moves into its remaining episodes.

A Midseason Lift for ‘Spooky in Love’

The first-half finale is often a useful test for a serialized drama: viewers have had time to decide whether to stay with the characters, while the production has an opportunity to raise the stakes before the next chapter. ‘Spooky in Love’ reached that transition with an improved audience figure, suggesting that its blend of suspenseful and romantic elements is continuing to draw attention.

Ratings are only one measure of a show’s reach, but a new high at this stage can be particularly meaningful. It gives a series an added promotional talking point and can help sustain interest during the gap between major plot turns. For viewers following the drama weekly, the result arrives as the story prepares to build on the developments of its opening half.

The broader cable landscape remains competitive, and a 6.0 percent nationwide average represents a solid result for a series still in progress. The next episodes will show whether the drama can convert that midseason lift into a higher finish or maintain a steady audience through its conclusion.

‘Love on the Menu’ Leads Sunday Viewing

‘Love on the Menu’ delivered an even larger audience figure with its fourth episode. The KBS 2TV drama recorded a nationwide average of 13.3 percent, its best result to date, and ranked as the most-watched program of any kind on Sunday. That performance placed the food-centered romance at the front of a busy weekend lineup.

Reaching a high in only its fourth episode points to a strong early connection with viewers. Weekend dramas can benefit from broad household audiences, but maintaining growth still depends on giving viewers reasons to return. The latest number suggests that ‘Love on the Menu’ has found an effective early rhythm as it establishes its characters and central relationships.

The same night also brought gains for other titles. JTBC’s ‘The Apartment Job’ posted a 5.4 percent nationwide rating for its newest episode, while KBS 2TV’s ‘The Husband’ registered 7.2 percent as it approached the final week of its run. Together, the results reflect a Sunday schedule where multiple dramas are attracting distinct audiences rather than leaving the night to a single dominant title.

A Competitive Weekend Drama Picture

The latest figures offer a snapshot rather than a final verdict, yet they show why weekend scheduling remains important for Korean television. Series with different tones can coexist: a mystery-tinged romance can find traction on cable, a lighter relationship story can reach a large broadcast audience, and established shows can still gain ground as their plots develop.

For ‘Spooky in Love,’ attention now turns to whether the first-half peak becomes a platform for the second half. For ‘Love on the Menu,’ the question is how long its early rise can continue as its story moves beyond its introduction. With ‘The Apartment Job’ and ‘The Husband’ also part of the conversation, the coming episodes should keep the Sunday ratings race active.

Each new ratings update will add another measure of how these dramas are connecting with audiences, but this weekend’s results already give all four productions something to build on.