The second week of April 2026 has officially belonged to the “Byeon Woo-seok Effect.” According to the latest weekly data released by TVING (covering April 6–12), the streaming landscape is shifting rapidly as new blockbusters like Perfect Crown (featuring Byeon Woo-seok) take center stage.
The Rise of ‘Perfect Crown’ and the Byeon Woo-seok Fever
Despite being only two episodes in, Perfect Crown (the MBC hit also known as 21st Century Grand Princess) has already ignited the internet.
While the show’s popularity is undeniable, it hasn’t been without growing pains. Some viewers have raised questions regarding Byeon Woo-seok’s performance, leading to a heated debate online. However, the “Byeon Woo-seok Power” remains unmatched:
- Blast from the Past: His breakout drama, Lovely Runner, has surged back into the Top 5 most-watched dramas.
- Variety King: His appearance on How Do You Play? propelled the show to No. 4 in the overall rankings.
TVING Weekly Top 5: Overall Content Rankings
The competition for the top spot was fierce, with real estate dramas and classic variety shows leading the pack.
| Rank | Program Title | Category | Status |
| 1 | How to Become a Landlord in Korea | Drama (tvN) | New #1 |
| 2 | Please Take Care of My Refrigerator | Variety (JTBC) | Stable |
| 3 | I Live Alone (Kim Shin-young Special) | Variety (MBC) | +6 Rising |
| 4 | How Do You Play? (Byeon Woo-seok Guest) | Variety (MBC) | New Entry |
| 5 | Manito Club | Variety (MBC) | New Entry |
Drama Trends: The Return of ‘Yumi’s Cells’
With the premiere of Yumi’s Cells Season 3 on April 13, TVING users have been “binge-watching” previous seasons in preparation.
- Yumi’s Cells Season 2 climbed to No. 4 in the drama category.
- Yumi’s Cells Season 1 followed closely at No. 6.
Meanwhile, the long-reigning champion The Efficient Meeting of Single Men and Women finally dropped to No. 7 following its series finale, making way for the new tvN powerhouse, How to Become a Landlord in Korea.
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