Hellbound debuts at No. 1 spot on Netflix The South Korean fantasy horror “Hellbound” has topped the world’s popular TV show rankings on the day after its release. According to data by streaming analytics firm FlixPatrol, the Korean-language Netflix original became the most-watched TV program on the streaming platform Saturday (U.S. time), a day after...Read More
111M people worldwide view smash Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ The original Korean series “Squid Game” is the “biggest series at launch” in Netflix history. Netflix on Oct. 12 tweeted that 111 million people worldwide have seen “Squid Game.” Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever! pic.twitter.com/SW3FJ42Qsn...Read More
Netflix K-Drama D.P. Taking on a character that is a departure from his previous romantic lead roles does not mean he wants an image overhaul, actor Jung Hae-in says. “Shooting the six-part series ‘D.P.’ provided a chance to reflect on my emotions and I am certain that the audience will have many thoughts after watching...Read More
Netflix plans to next month release a documentary chronicling BLACKPINK’s four-year journey from talented trainees to K-pop superstars. The streaming giant and YG Entertainment, the band’s agency, said Wednesday “BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky,” the first Netflix film about a South Korean music band, will premiere Oct. 14. It is the fourth Netflix original documentary...Read More
-From the 7th July, Korea Tourism Promotion Video “Explore Korea” will be sent out worldwide -Production of popular original contents such as ‘Kingdom’: Stimulating the psychology of fans who want to visit Korea -Korea Tourism Organization “Pre-emptive marketing campaign aimed at Post Corona” The Korea Tourism Organization, in collaboration with the streaming service Netflix, unveiled...Read More
The success of Netflix’s Korean zombie series “Kingdom” overseas has fueled heightened global interest in and demand for traditional hats worn by the characters. Men from the Joseon Dynasty era (1392-1910), the period in which the series is set, tied their long hair in the hairstyle sangtu every morning and wore hats that indicated their social class, occupation...Read More
The highly-anticipated “Kingdom” debuts on Netflix this Friday. The series has garnered attention worldwide, and has been renewed for a second season even before premiering. Written by Kim Eun-hee, who also wrote the popular tvN drama “Signal” (2016) and directed by Kim Seong-hun of the 2016 film “Tunnel,” the big-budget series is a zombie thriller...Read More
