The question of whether 'Doctor Slump' can sustain its growing viewership is gaining attention.

According to Nielsen Korea, the television ratings research company, the fourth episode of the JTBC weekend drama 'Doctor Slump,' aired the previous day, achieved a viewership rating of 6.73%, based on nationwide paid broadcasting households. The drama reached a viewership rating of 7.468 in the metropolitan area.

Nationwide rating/ metropolitan area rating

• Episode 01: 4.060 / 4.769 🔻 Lowest
• Episode 02: 5.137 / 5.867
• Episode 03: 5.075 / 5.7
• Episode 04: 6.738 / 7.468 🔺 Highest

Continuing its upward trajectory, the drama has seen a 2% increase compared to the first episode and a 1.6% rise from the previous episode.

'Doctor Slump' is a romantic comedy illustrating the journey of doctors who have encountered the most significant slumps in their lives due to a hundred billion KRW lawsuit, burnout, and personal reasons. The lead roles are skillfully portrayed by actors Park Shin Hye and Park Hyung Sik.

Korean netizens commented, "The drama is really fun. It's a good lighted watch," "The two have really good chemistry," "I wish this drama does well since this is Park Shin Hye's first project after she got married," "I really love their acting in this drama," "They look visually good together too," "Park Hyung Sik is so cute in this drama," "I should watch this drama," and "I'm loving the viewership increase. I wish it keeps going up."