Other notable titles on the list include Kim Hye-soo’s legal drama “Teenage Justice”, the romance drama “Twenty Five, Twenty” with Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk, and the fantasy show “Tomorrow”.
Following the record-breaking popularity of K-dramas such as “Squid Game”, “Hellbound” and “Vincenzo”, the Korean branch of streamer Netflix has announced that they are launching more than 25 Korean shows in 2022, the highest number of shows so far. is the largest number.
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According to a release issued by the platform, Korean shows dominated global popular culture in 2021, with “Squid Game” becoming the single streamer’s biggest show of all time, with the most views in 94 countries.
95 percent of “Squid Game” viewership came from outside Korea, prompting viewers to explore more K-content on Netflix.
The streamer said global viewing hours for our Korean shows increased six times last year compared to 2019.
“This growing global interest is largely attributed to the talented Korean creators we have been working with over the years. From 2016 to 2021, we launched over 130 Korean titles. As a result, Netflix is a must-see for fans of Korean content. has become a compelling destination for those who know it is home to diverse and high-quality Korean storytelling.
“As this fanbase includes audiences from around the world, we are excited to continue collaborating with Korean storytellers to take K-Wave to new heights,” Don Kang, VP, Content (Korea), shared in the release. was done.
Some shows that viewers might be eager to include include “All of Us Are Dead”, in which zombies attack a high school; “Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area”, adaptation of the popular Spanish series; and the action-packed adventures of “Seoul Vibe”, a film where a special-ops team adventures against the backdrop of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.
Slate reintroduces some famous South Korean actors in new drama settings. For example, “Crash Landing on You” star Son Ye-jin stars in “Thirty Nine” alongside fan-favorite “Hospital Playlist” star Jeon Mi-do and “Justice” actor Kim Ji-hyun. The play explores the lives and friendships of three women who are about to turn 40.
Similarly, “Forecasting Love and Weather” features “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” star Park Min-young, Netflix favorite Song Kang and “You’re My Spring” actor Yoon Bak. The romantic drama Korea revolves around the life and love stories of people working in the meteorological administration.
The fantasy drama “The Sound of Magic” stars popular South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook, best known to K-drama fans for the shows “Healer”, “Suspicious Companion” and “Lovestreak in the City”, which ” Beyond” as a mysterious magician. Evil” star Choi Sung-eun and Hwang In-yup of “True Beauty” fame. The series is directed by ‘Itawon Class’ fame Kim Sung-eun. She follows “Love in the Moonlight” as writer Kim Min-jong’s. reconnecting together.
“Black Knight”, a dystopian drama, will mark the return of popular Korean actor Kim Woo-bin after recovering from nasopharyngeal cancer. It also features “Taxi Driver” actor Esom and is set in 2071 where people rely on respirator masks to breathe. Woo-bin plays a delivery driver in the play.
Other notable titles on the list include the Kim Hee-soo-starrer legal drama “Teen Justice”, the romance drama “Twenty Five, Twenty”, with Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk, the fantasy show “Tomorrow”, “Business Proposal”. Are included. “Remarriage and Desires”, “Model Family”, “Messed Up”, “Fantastic”, “Love to Hate You” and “Somebody”.
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