In the 9th episode of SBSŌĆÖs Backstreet Rookie, which aired on July 17, Choi Dae Hyun (Ji Chang Wook) was seen parting ways with Yoo Yeon Joo (Han Sun Hwa). As a result, attention is focusing on whether Jung Saey Byul (Kim Yoo Jung)ŌĆÖs crush for Choi Dae Hyun will gain momentum. According to Nielsen Korea, the episode recorded 8.7 percent viewership in the Seoul Metropolitan area. At the highlight scene, the viewership soared up to 9.2 percent, besting all programs aired in the same time slot. Meanwhile, suspicions sprouted between Yoo Jun Sang and Song Yoon Ah caused cracks and changes in their relationship. The 3rd episode of JTBCŌĆÖs Graceful Friends recorded 4.1 percent viewership nationwide and 5.2 percent viewership in the Seoul metropolitan area, sparking heated responses. Source (1, 2)

   Backstreet Rookie    Hit the New Highest Viewership      Graceful Friends    Soars Up to 4 Percent Range - 85   Backstreet Rookie    Hit the New Highest Viewership      Graceful Friends    Soars Up to 4 Percent Range - 73