'New Director Kim Yeon-koung' Crowned No. 1 on Sunday Nights, Dominating Buzz and Ratings

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'New Director Kim Yeon-koung' Crowned No. 1 on Sunday Nights, Dominating Buzz and Ratings

Minji Kim · October 21, 2025 at 07:04

MBC's entertainment program 'New Director Kim Yeon-koung' is captivating viewers, solidifying its position as the undisputed king of Sunday night entertainment.

According to the latest Findex Report released on the 21st, 'New Director Kim Yeon-koung' secured the top spot in buzzworthiness for the Sunday non-drama TV-OTT category. Furthermore, program leader Kim Yeon-koung herself ranked first in buzzworthy cast members, and the show entered the top 5 overall for non-drama content, demonstrating its immense influence.

The show's innovative approach as a volleyball entertainment program, coupled with Director Kim Yeon-koung's sincere leadership and the growth narrative of the 'Fighting Wonderdogs' team, has garnered significant love from viewers, driving high buzz and ratings.

The fourth episode, aired on the 19th, recorded a 2.6% viewership rating for the 2049 demographic, marking an overwhelming first place among all programs broadcast on Sunday. This achievement not only claims the top spot in its time slot but also across all variety shows and dramas aired on Sundays, firmly establishing its dominance.

'New Director Kim Yeon-koung' is a sports reality entertainment program that chronicles the heartfelt challenges and growth of Director Kim Yeon-koung and the 'Fighting Wonderdogs' players. Praised by audiences with comments like, "I never knew volleyball could be this fun," the show is pioneering a new era for sports entertainment. It airs every Sunday at 9:10 PM.

Netizens have expressed strong engagement with the show, commenting, "Director Kim Yeon-koung's leadership is the best," "I find myself cheering for the players as they grow," and "This is the show that got me into volleyball."

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