Koreans Name The TV Shows They Enjoyed The Most In May

Gallup Korea has revealed the latest monthly survey results for Koreans’ favorite television programs!

The survey was conducted over two days from May 16 to 17, and 1,004 Koreans were asked to share their current favorite television programs. The survey was a free response format, and each participant could name up to two shows.

MBC’s “I Live Alone” took the top spot for the second month in a row, earning 5.4 percent of the votes. “I Live Alone” first rose to the top of the list in April 2018 following the conclusion of “Infinite Challenge.”

JTBC’s “Ask Us Anything” was in second place with 3.7 percent of the votes, marking its highest ranking yet. Having premiered in December 2015, “Ask Us Anything” has consistently ranked within the top 10 of this monthly survey since June 2016.

KBS2’s weekend drama “Marry Me Now” and MBN’s documentary show “I Am a Natural Person” tied for third place with 3.4 percent of the votes each.

Check out the full list of the top 20 below:

1. MBC’s “I Live Alone” (5.4 percent)

2. JTBC’s “Ask Us Anything” (3.7 percent)

3. KBS2’s “Marry Me Now” (3.4 percent)

3. MBN’s “I Am a Natural Person” (3.4 percent)

5. JTBC’s “Ssulzun” (3.1 percent)

6. JTBC’s “Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food” (2.8 percent)

7. SBS’s “My Ugly Duckling” (2.6 percent)

8. SBS’s “Running Man” (2.4 percent)

9. Channel A’s “Trust Me and Follow, City Fisherman” (1.9 percent)

9. MBC’s “Enemies from the Past” (1.9 percent)

11. KBS1’s “Screening Humanity” (1.8 percent)

11. MBC’s “Omniscient” (1.8 percent)

11. tvN’s “My Ahjussi” (1.8 percent)

14. JTBC’s “Hyori’s Homestay 2” (1.7 percent)

15. MBC every1’s “Welcome, First Time in Korea?” (1.6 percent)

16. KBS2’s “Mysterious Personal Shopper” (1.5 percent)

17. SBS’s “Unanswered Questions” (1.4 percent)

17. KBS2’s “2 Days & 1 Night” (1.4 percent)

19. KBS2’s “The Return of Superman” (1.3 percent)

20. tvN’s “Live” (1.2 percent)

What was your favorite Korean television program in May?

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