In the battle of viewer ratings for the highly anticipated dramas SBS's 'Gentlemen's Class' and MBC's 'Time Slip Dr. Jin', 'Gentlemen's Class' triumphed the first week as they took the #1 spot with the pilot episode.

On May 27th, AGB Nielson Media Research released the viewer ratings for shows that broadcast on May 26th, of which were 'Gentlemen's Class' and 'Time Slip Dr. Jin'. 'Gentlemen's Class' amassed a viewer rating of 14.1%, which is 2.1% higher than 'Time Slip Dr. Jin's rating of 12%.

There was a lot of anticipation for the viewer ratings even before the premiere of both works, as it marked the return of top stars Song Seung Hun and Jang Dong Gun to the small screen. Although 'Gentlemen's Class' was able to take the lead this time, with both shows only on their first episode, it remains to be seen how things will change in the upcoming weeks.

Netizens who saw the viewer rating for 'Gentlemen's Class' commented, "Of course, Jang Dong Gun's popularity does not die", "I was curious about the viewer ratings for 'Gentlemen's Class' but of course it did well!", and "'Gentlemen's Class' is fun and I am also looking forward to 'Time Slip Dr. Jin'".

Source & Image: Korea Economy via Nate