As programming slowly resumes its normal schedule, data on the ratings is once again being counted. In general viewership is down but the order of the drama ratings is not unexpected.

"Empress Ki" maintained the lead on the Monday night dramas but with a lower margin, as the nation remained focused on rescue efforts following the Sewol ferry disaster.

Despite the final episodes seeing the culmination of Seungnyang's efforts to vanquish her enemies, "Empress KI" earned ratings of only 22.9 percent, which is 3.2 percent lower than last week.

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