Han Ji Min’s New K-Drama Hits Another Surprising Peak In Viewership Rating

Han Ji Min’s latest K-Drama, Love Scout, just hit another high point in the ratings! The January 17 episode had fans buzzing as Kang Ji Yoon (played by Han Ji Min) and Yoo Eun Ho (played by Lee Joon Hyuk) found themselves even more aware of each other after an unexpected close moment.

The mix of heart-pounding tension and light laughs kept viewers glued to their screens.

This is flirting and you can't tell me otherwise 😏🤭🩷#LoveScoutEp5 #LoveScout pic.twitter.com/zGtwpYhHus

— Sonia ✨ (@drama_living) January 17, 2025

According to Nielsen Korea, the episode pulled in a 10.9% rating in the Seoul area and 10.7% nationwide, with a peak of 13.3% at its most-watched moment. Even better, it topped the charts for its time slot and grabbed a solid 3.9% in the 20-49 age group — proof that the show is a hit with younger audiences too. What’s even cooler? Fridays usually have lower ratings than Saturdays for the show, but this episode bucked the trend and delivered its best Friday numbers yet.

"I love you"
★☆☆☆☆

“i want to make you a home-cooked meal”
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★#LoveScout #LoveScoutEp5 pic.twitter.com/KMgx60tSRy

— 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@shanxeditss) January 17, 2025

We all know that Eun-ho does acts of service but I think he likes receiving words of affirmation because every time Ji-yun says "Good job" or "You did well" he looks like nobody has ever told him that before 🥲#LoveScout #LoveScoutEp5 pic.twitter.com/kmBi74rgt9

— cath ✧･ﾟ#xokitty #lovescout #motelcalifornia 🏨 (@scenophile) January 17, 2025

Love Scout tells the story of Kang Ji Yoon, a super-driven CEO of the headhunting company Peoplez. She’s got her professional life down to a science, but juggling work and personal life isn’t exactly her strong suit. Enter Yoo Eun Ho, a talented secretary and single dad who somehow manages to balance everything with ease. As Ji Yoon gets to know Eun Ho, sparks fly, and the drama dives into themes of love, ambition, and finding harmony in life.

HE LEANED HIS HEAD ON HERS I REPEAT HE LEANED HIS HEAD ON HERS HSJSHSKSJSKSKLS#LoveScout #LoveScoutEp5pic.twitter.com/nZBd6EJ7Lv

— love scout brainrot (@sprinkleflakes) January 17, 2025

With its relatable storyline and growing fanbase, Love Scout is proving to be a K-Drama people just can’t stop talking about. If you’re not watching yet, now might be the perfect time to jump in!