According to Soompi, tvN's The Legend of Kitchen Soldier reached 7.2 percent average nationwide viewership in episode 3.
That's a 1.0 percent increase from last week's 6.2 percent and marks the drama's new personal best.
The Scarecrow, the rival drama airing on the same night, is matching Kitchen Soldier's performance. Both shows are competing for viewers in the Monday-Tuesday slot.
Monday-Tuesday timeslots are where Korea's major dramas compete for ratings. This season's lineup reflects the premium value networks place on the slot.
Kitchen Soldier's ratings have climbed since its premiere. The Scarecrow has maintained competitive viewership as well. Both shows are generating discussion on social media.
Nielsen Korea releases updated ratings data weekly. The competition between these two dramas will continue through their respective runs.
