SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — “Squid Game” Season 2 continues to captivate global audiences, holding the No. 1 position on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV chart for three consecutive weeks, the streaming giant said Wednesday. According to Netflix, the Korean series garnered 26.3 million views in the week ending Sunday, propelling it to [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The global sensation “Squid Game” Season 2 maintained its dominance on Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English TV list for the second consecutive week following its release, the streaming giant said Wednesday. The series garnered 58.2 million views during the week ending last Sunday, securing the No. 1 spot in 91 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s Korean original series “Squid Game” premieres Thursday, continuing the gripping narrative that captivated audiences worldwide. The new chapter follows protagonist Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who abandons his plans to leave for the United States after winning the lethal competition. Instead, he returns to [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A month after Netflix’s global culinary competition sensation “Culinary Class Wars” aired its finale, the show faces mounting controversies as allegations of financial misconduct, illegal business operations, and personal scandals have emerged around several contestants. Lee Young-sook, 69, celebrated on the show as a “master of Korean cuisine,” faces legal [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The popularity of Netflix’s cooking competition show “Culinary Class Wars” has ignited a boom in home cooking equipment sales in South Korea, according to recent data from a major e-commerce platform. Gmarket, an online marketplace owned by Shinsegae Group, reported on October 20 that sales of kitchen-related items have skyrocketed [...]
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – As Netflix gears up for the December release of “Squid Game” Season 2, the streaming giant has launched an immersive entertainment space in New York City, allowing fans to experience games similar to those featured in the hit Korean drama. The company also announced plans to open a similar [...]