Kim Yeon-koung's 'Rookie Director' Reigns Supreme, Topping Sunday Variety Shows for 4 Consecutive Weeks

Volleyball legend Kim Yeon-koung is proving her dominance not just on the court, but also in the entertainment world.

MBC's variety show, 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung,' has secured the top spot for Sunday show buzz in the TV-OTT non-drama category for four consecutive weeks, according to the 'FunDex Report: K-Content Competitiveness Analysis' for the first week of November. The show also ranked 4th in overall TV-OTT non-drama buzz, showcasing its strong presence.

Living up to its title as Korea's first volleyball-themed variety show, 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' is resonating deeply with viewers through its authentic portrayal of the challenges and growth of the 'Victory Wonderdogs' team, led by Director Kim Yeon-koung.

The show is also achieving remarkable ratings. The 7th episode, aired on November 9th, recorded a 3.5% viewership rating among the 2049 demographic, claiming the No. 1 spot for the entire week's programming in that demographic. It also achieved the No. 1 position for Sunday variety shows among the 2049 demographic for four consecutive weeks. The viewership reached a new personal best of 5.2% for metropolitan households and peaked at an impressive 6.9% per minute.

Last week's episode featured a nail-biting match against Jung Kwan Jang Red Sparks, the final team of captain Pyo Seung-ju. The game went down to a dramatic 24-23 set point in the first set, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Anticipation is high as viewers eagerly await the outcome of the 'Victory Wonderdogs'' intense competition against a professional team.

Meanwhile, 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' is releasing exclusive behind-the-scenes content on its official YouTube channel, 'Wonderdogs Locker Room.' The 8th episode, scheduled for broadcast on November 16th, may have its schedule adjusted to 9:50 PM due to the broadcast of the 2025 K-Baseball Series.

Netizens are showering the show with praise, commenting things like 'Director Kim Yeon-koung is truly amazing!', 'I never knew a volleyball show could be this fun,' and 'Cheering for the Victory Wonderdogs until the end!'.