'God of Study' scores highest rating in its time slot

Scenes from "God of Study" [KBS]

KBS TV series "God of Study", starring Kim Soo-ro and Bae Doo-na, is seeing its ratings soar just two weeks into its showing.According to statistics released by TNS Media Korea on Wednesday, the Monday/Tuesday evening drama scored a viewership rating of 26.3 percent during its fourth episode broadcast yesterday, gaining 3.2 percent from the previous night. The show was also the most-watched TV show during its time slot at 9:55 p.m.Figures by research firm AGB Nielson Media also indicated that "Study" was faring well, topping its ratings chart with a 23.5 percent viewership rating on Tuesday, compared to a 21.2 percent rating the previous day."Study", which premiered last week, is about a determined lawyer (played by Kim Soo-ro) who offers to teach five rebellious students and get them accepted into the country's top college. The drama also stars some of the best young actors in Korea including Yoo Seung-ho, Lee Hyun-woo and Go Ah-sung. Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.krEditor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr<ⓒ10Asia All rights reserved>