Korean Dictionary
How to say "Drama Rating" in Korean
“Drama Rating” in Korean is 드라마 시청률 (pronounced "derama sicheongnyul").
드라마 시청률
derama sicheongnyul
Usage & Context
The viewership percentage of a K-drama episode. Ratings indicate a drama's popularity and success. High ratings lead to more seasons and opportunities.
Example Sentence
이 드라마 시청률이 높아!
This drama has high ratings!
How to use 드라마 시청률 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Drama Rating” is 드라마 시청률, romanized as derama sicheongnyul.
Usage tip
Drama lines are memorable, but some expressions are emotional or exaggerated compared with everyday Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 드라마 시청률.
Pronunciation Guide
드라마 (deu-ra-ma) is pronounced like "dew-RAH-mah." 시청률 (si-cheong-nyul) sounds like "she-CHONG-nyool," with 'si' like 'she,' 'cheong' like 'chong' in 'strong,' and 'nyul' like 'nyool' in 'newly.'
More Example Sentences
Expressing surprise or excitement about a drama's high popularity.
이 드라마는 시청률이 30%를 넘었어!
This drama's ratings exceeded 30%!
Discussing rumors about a drama's cancellation with a friend.
시청률 때문에 드라마가 조기 종영될 수도 있대.
They say the drama might end early due to low ratings.
Pondering the general trend of drama viewership with a friend.
요즘 드라마 시청률이 다들 왜 이렇게 낮지?
Why are all the drama ratings so low these days?
Cultural Context
Drama ratings (시청률) are a huge deal in South Korea. They are reported daily by various agencies and are a key indicator of a drama's success, influencing everything from advertising revenue to actors' future projects. Dramas with exceptionally high ratings are often called '국민 드라마' (gungmin derama, national drama), signifying their widespread popularity and cultural impact.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 드라마 시청률 for tone, because lines that sound natural in a scene can feel too emotional or direct in everyday Korean.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
시청률이 높다
ratings are high
시청률이 떨어지다
ratings drop
최고 시청률을 기록하다
to record the highest ratings
Related Expressions
인기
ingi
popularity
시청자 수
sicheongja su
number of viewers
성공률
seonggongnyul
success rate
화제성
hwajesong
buzz / topicality
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