4 Korean productions the world keeps watching on Netflix

K-dramas and South Korean productions in general are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Characterized by being very brief and with themes ranging from the classic story of a couple from different social classes who fall in love to fiction, among others; Platforms like Netflix have become a key factor in its internationalization. It’s no wonder, then, that the streamer still has several of these productions in its weekly Top 10. The most popular titles that have managed to remain among the most viewed below.

Physical capacity: 100

One Hundred Fittest Candidates Must Pass Tough Tests To Be Called ‘South Korea’s Strongest Person’: That’s What It’s About Physical capacity: 100 (Physical: 100). The contestants of this reality show range from MMA fighters and bodybuilders to lifeguards, ex-military personnel and fitness celebrities. on the internet and social networks. It was premiered on January 24 and since then it has been able to capture and hold the attention of a large portion of the followers around the world. It is currently number 2 in the Top 10, seen in over 60 countries.

Mr Queen

“After waking up in the body of a 19th century queen, a leader must face the court and find a way to return to the present and reclaim his own life,” reads its synopsis. This historical comedy-drama was originally released in 2020 to moderate success in South Korea (although it caused some controversy), but it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that it arrived. on Netflix, establishing itself as one of the most watched titles.

It ranks third in the platform’s Global Top 10, with over 30 million hours of playback, currently viewed in over 40 countries.

crash course in love

A romantic comedy that follows “a mother with a heart of gold drawn into the unforgiving world of private schooling when her daughter tries to enter the class of a famous math teacher.” It stars Jeon Do-yeon (Thirty nine), Jung Kyung Ho (Alchemy of souls, we are dead) and Lee bong-ryeon (Narcosantos, love is like cha-cha-chá). It is number 4 in the ranking of the most watched Netflix in the world, with 23 million hours watched, standing out in nearly 20 countries.

love battle

For a lawyer who hates losing to men and an actor who distrusts women, love is war. However, it is well said that there is only one step from hate to love. love battle is a South Korean romantic comedy series directed by Kim Jung Kwon and written by screenwriter Choi Soo Young. It arrived on Netflix on February 10 and more than 10 countries are streaming it.

Joel Keller, a well-known contributor to Decider internationally, said that “its plot is definitely contrived, but Mi-ran’s story and Kim Ok-vin’s performance make it very enjoyable”. It is currently the seventh production in the Top 10.

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