SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Mr. Kim's Business' concluded with a peak viewership rating of 27.1%.
The finale of SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Mr. Kim's Business' broadcast on the 25th achieved 23.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area, 23.0% nationwide, and a peak of 27.1%, maintaining the top position in its time slot for 10 consecutive weeks. The viewership rating for the 20-49 age group also reached a peak of 8.42%, concluding with a cumulative TV viewership of 25,638,593 across original and rebroadcast airings and a cumulative reach rate of 52.56%. (Based on Nielsen Korea's national cumulative reach count)
◆ What 'Mr. Kim's Business' Left Behind 1. Over Half of Korea Watched It! Record-Breaking Viewership Ratings...The 'Mr. Kim's Business Syndrome' That Shook the 2026 Drama Landscape
'Mr. Kim's Business,' which started with 9.5% in its first episode and surpassed 20% in just three episodes, achieved the second-highest viewership rating for an SBS Friday-Saturday drama in history. With a cumulative reach rate of 52.56%, it garnered empathy transcending generations. It also achieved global success, ranking 1st in the Netflix non-English TV show category for three consecutive weeks and topping TV-OTT trending topics for three consecutive weeks.
◆ What 'Mr. Kim's Business' Left Behind 2. From the Thrill of Action to Everyday Comedy! The 'Dad Universe' Completed by the Director and Actors
At the center of the success were So Ji-sub as Mr. Kim, Choi Dae-hoon as Sung Han-soo, and Yoon Kyung-ho as Park Jin-cheol. So Ji-sub perfectly embodied the dual nature of a special agent and an awkward father, renewing his career-defining character. Choi Dae-hoon showcased laid-back humor and spectacular kicking action, while Yoon Kyung-ho added vitality with life-focused comedy rooted in his Marine background. The tension-filled direction and fast-paced editing also perfected the exhilarating action catharsis.
◆ What 'Mr. Kim's Business' Left Behind 3. The Strongest Name in the World, 'Dad'...Ordinary Middle-Aged Heroes Conveying the Power of Family
Family was always at the center of the story. Mr. Kim faced his enemies to protect his daughter, and the three fathers showed passionate solidarity by protecting each other's children together. The emotional journey of a father initially awkward in expressing himself gradually growing, and his daughter embracing her imperfect father, conveyed deep emotion to viewers.
Studio S CEO Hong Sung-chang, who was in charge of production, said, "We obtained gratifying results thanks to viewers' love," and expressed his gratitude, adding, "It was the result of the actors' passionate performances, empathy with paternal love, and exhilarating action coming together."
