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‘When Life Gives You Tangerines,’ ‘Revelations’ Top Netflix Non-English Charts

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines,’ ‘Revelations’ Top Netflix Non-English Charts

SEOUL, March 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Two Korean original works on Netflix topped the global weekly charts, the streaming platform said Wednesday. “When Life Gives You Tangerines” claimed the No. 1 spot on the non-English series chart for the week ending Sunday, garnering 5.5 million views. The nostalgic drama spans over 60 years in the [...]

Song Hye-kyo, Gong Yoo Co-star in New Netflix Series ‘Show Business’

Song Hye-kyo, Gong Yoo Co-star in New Netflix Series ‘Show Business’

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Two A-list actors, Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo, will star in an upcoming Netflix original series written by acclaimed scriptwriter Noh Hee-kyung, the streaming giant said Monday. Set in Korea from the 1960s to the 1980s, the series, “Show Business (working title),” follows individuals striving for success in the [...]

‘The Trauma Code’ Tops Netflix’s Chart for Non-English Shows

‘The Trauma Code’ Tops Netflix’s Chart for Non-English Shows

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) - Netflix’s original medical drama “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” has dethroned “Squid Game: Season 2″ to become the most-watched non-English TV show on the platform last week. Starring Ju Ji-hoon, the series topped Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English Shows list released Wednesday for the week of Jan. 27–Feb. 2, [...]

Korean Dating Reality Shows Push Boundaries with Increasingly Provocative Content

Korean Dating Reality Shows Push Boundaries with Increasingly Provocative Content

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a steamy scene from Netflix’s “Single’s Inferno” Season 4, a matched couple shares a bed in what’s dubbed “Paradise,” an upscale resort. The camera lingers as they rustle under the same blanket late at night, with one participant whispering, “Isn’t this moving too fast?” This scene, featured in the [...]

Streaming Services Forge Strategic Alliances as Korean Market Matures

Streaming Services Forge Strategic Alliances as Korean Market Matures

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — In a maturing streaming market, success increasingly depends not just on compelling content but on strategic partnerships between diverse media players. Netflix’s recent strategic alliance with SBS to offer the broadcaster’s programs to Korean subscribers and Disney+’s unprecedented decision to premiere its hit series “Moving” on MBC television exemplify this [...]

Netflix Goes to Extreme Lengths to Keep ‘Squid Game’ Secrets Safe

Netflix Goes to Extreme Lengths to Keep ‘Squid Game’ Secrets Safe

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The global fight against spoilers has taken a new turn, with Netflix implementing extraordinary security measures for its hit series “Squid Game” Season 2, including astronomical penalty clauses and strictly limited script access for its cast members. “I didn’t know anything that happened after my character died,” said Lee Seo-hwan, [...]

Netflix’s Squid Game 2 Sparks Global Craze for Traditional Korean Games

Netflix’s Squid Game 2 Sparks Global Craze for Traditional Korean Games

SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The release of Squid Game 2 on Netflix has ignited global fascination with traditional Korean games, particularly the childhood pastime of “Gonggi,” a variation of jacks. Since its debut on December 26, 2024, the series has captivated audiences worldwide, logging nearly 500 million viewing hours in its first week [...]

‘Squid Game’ Amasses 480 Mln Viewing Hours, Dominates Netflix Rankings

‘Squid Game’ Amasses 480 Mln Viewing Hours, Dominates Netflix Rankings

SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — “Squid Game” Season 2 became the most-watched show on Netflix during its release week, the streaming giant has said. According to Netflix’s Global Top 10 rankings for the week ending Sunday, the South Korean series accumulated over 480 million viewing hours. This staggering figure not only secured its position [...]