Major Korean broadcaster MBC’s Wednesday-Thursday drama series “Goodbye Mr. Black” defended its first place in viewership ratings this week.

Stills from MBC's "Goodbye Mr.Black" (MBC)

According to a report released Friday by media research firm Nielsen Korea, it recorded 8.7 percent nationwide for Thursday’s episode.

It features the male lead Cha Ji-won -- played by actor Lee Jin-wook -- planning his revenge against enemies.

Other dramas in the same time slot, SBS’ “Entertainer” and KBS2’s “Master: God of Noodle,” recorded 8.3 percent and 6.5 percent, respectively.

The MBC drama has been on the rise since KBS’ megahit “Descendants of the Sun” ended on April 14.


By Kim Soo-hyang (shkim@heraldcorp.com)