tvN’s drama The Ordinary Jackpot is heading toward its final episode with a strong performance in the ratings, maintaining its position as a popular choice among viewers.
Starring Lee Jun Hyuk, the workplace comedy has kept audiences engaged with its relatable storyline and portrayal of an ordinary office worker whose life changes after a lottery win.
According to Nielsen Korea, the drama’s penultimate episode, which aired on October 12, 2026, recorded an average nationwide viewership rating of 5.1 percent.
Although the figure marked a decline from the previous episode’s personal best of 5.9 percent, the series continued to attract steady viewership ahead of its highly anticipated conclusion.
Meanwhile, ENA’s Between Steps recorded a nationwide rating of 2.1 percent for its third episode, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous episode’s 2.4 percent.
The latest figures placed both dramas in the spotlight as viewers followed their respective stories.
“The Ordinary Jackpot” Maintains Strong Viewership Ahead of Its Finale
With only one episode remaining, The Ordinary Jackpot has continued to demonstrate consistent audience interest throughout its run.
Its latest rating of 5.1 percent represents a modest dip from the 5.9 percent recorded by its previous episode, which marked a personal best for the series.
The drama previously experienced fluctuating viewership during its broadcast.
On October 5, episodes 7 and 8 aired back-to-back, with the seventh episode recording 3.1 percent before the eighth episode climbed to 5.9 percent.
The latter result became the show’s highest rating at that point.
The latest figures suggest that the series has maintained a solid audience as it approaches the conclusion of its story.
Its workplace setting and blend of comedy and everyday struggles have helped distinguish it from other dramas airing during the same period.
The ratings also reflect the continued interest in Lee Jun Hyuk’s portrayal of Gong Eun Tae, an ordinary employee whose circumstances change dramatically after winning the lottery.
Rather than immediately leaving his job, the character continues working, creating opportunities for humor and reflection on workplace relationships and financial security.
With the finale approaching, viewers are now waiting to see how the drama will wrap up Gong Eun Tae’s story and resolve the situations developed throughout the series.
“Between Steps” Records a Slight Ratings Decline
While The Ordinary Jackpot prepares to conclude its run, ENA’s Between Steps has also been tracking its audience performance.
The drama’s third episode recorded an average nationwide rating of 2.1 percent, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from its previous episode’s 2.4 percent.
Although the series experienced a small decline, it remains part of the ongoing competition among weekday Korean dramas.
Between Steps tells a romance story centered on Park Min Jae, played by Choo Young Woo, a former swimmer who loses his right leg due to illness, and Im Yoo Jin, portrayed by Kim So Hyun, a graduate student searching for a new direction in life.
The series is directed by Ahn Pan Seok, known for acclaimed romantic dramas including Something in the Rain, One Spring Night, and The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.
Its focus on personal challenges and relationships gives it a different tone from the workplace comedy of The Ordinary Jackpot.
As the two dramas continue their respective runs, their latest ratings offer a snapshot of audience interest in South Korea’s television landscape.
The final episode of The Ordinary Jackpot is scheduled to air on October 13 at 9 p.m. KST.
With the series nearing its conclusion, viewers will soon discover how the story ends as the drama looks to close its run on a strong note.
