The overwhelming acting skills of actress Shin Hye-sun have captivated viewers around the world in an instant. The Netflix original series 'Lady Dua' has reached the global top spot just two weeks after its release, showcasing the power of K-content.
According to the official Netflix ranking site 'Tudum' on the 25th, 'Lady Dua' recorded 10 million viewers in its second week, claiming the number one spot in the non-English TV show category. The show's box office power is spreading beyond Korea to the entire world. It has topped the charts in a total of 33 countries, including Japan, Hong Kong, Mexico, and the Philippines, and has made it to the TOP 10 list in 65 countries.
First released on the 13th, 'Lady Dua' depicts the dense narrative of a woman, Sarah Kim (played by Shin Hye-sun), who dreams of a luxurious life even if it is fake, and a man, Moo Kyung (played by Lee Joon-hyuk), who tracks the reality of her hidden desires. Directed by Kim Jin-min, who gained recognition for his directing in Netflix's 'Human Class', the news of Shin Hye-sun and Lee Joon-hyuk reuniting after about 8 years since the drama 'Stranger' generated great expectations from the production stage.
The work is gaining word-of-mouth for its shocking truths revealed in each episode and the nuanced emotional lines of the characters, portrayed by the actors' excellent performances. Above all, Shin Hye-sun perfectly embodies the character's deficiencies and desires hidden behind glamour, earning praise for her "unmatched screen presence".
Meanwhile, other Korean content on Netflix is also performing well in global rankings. The spin-off variety show 'Solo Hell Reunion', which contains behind-the-scenes of 'Solo Hell 5', has recorded 1.5 million viewers, securing the 7th place in the non-English TV show category.
The film sector's performance is also notable. The film 'Pavan', starring Go Ah-sung, Moon Sang-min, and Byun Yo-han, achieved 2 million viewers in just 3 days after its release on the 20th, entering the 7th place in the non-English film category, once again proving the global popularity of Korean content.
