Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang Min, KBS and Studio Dragon are creating a fantastic synergy with To My Beloved Thief.
Having finished its premiere last week, KBS2TV's weekend miniseries To My Beloved Thief (writer Lee Seon/ director Ham Young-gul/ produced by Studio Dragon) entered the TV drama buzz rankings within its first week of broadcast and, with ratings rising, is flamboyantly opening the 2026 season.
To My Beloved Thief's ratings were higher in episode 2 than in episode 1, and its peak minute rating reached 5.7%, emerging as a new dark horse and getting off to a strong start. (Provided by Nielsen Korea, nationwide households basis)
Also, FUNdex, the TV drama buzz rankings released by Good Data Corporation, a specialist organization analyzing the competitiveness of K-content, showed the series rising to fifth place within its first week of broadcast, drawing attention. (As of Jan. 6, 2026) In addition, it is receiving positive reactions on Netflix, indicating strong viewer interest.
Especially on community boards right after the broadcast, praise poured in such as "I feel like this will be my favorite drama from the start of the year," "the reason I look forward to weekends," "an acting spectacle from the opening," "Hong Eun-jo and Iyeol's back-and-forth is so fun," and "I love that the lines are warm." Therefore, the next installment of To My Beloved Thief, which captured viewers' hearts with just episodes 1 and 2, is highly anticipated.
Above all, in upcoming episodes 3 and 4, a full-fledged romance between the thief Hong Eun-jo (played by Nam Ji-hyun) and the nobleman Iyeol (played by Moon Sang Min) is forecast, drawing even more attention. From a night with falling flower petals and a surprise kiss triggering a butterfly effect to the sweet chase between the pursued thief and the pursing nobleman, and the relationship between Im Jae-i (played by Hong Min-gi) and Shin Hae-rim (played by Han So Eun), it promises unmissable entertainment.
Opening the 2026 season as a must-see (必覽) youthful historical romance, KBS2TV's weekend miniseries To My Beloved Thief will air episode 3 on the 10th (Sat) at 9:20 p.m.
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