Lee Dong Wook’s New Drama ‘A Shop for Killers’ Tops Global Ranking After Debut

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Disney Plus' new drama "A Shop for Killers" starring Lee Dong Wook made a successful debut as it immediately topped the drama ranking during its pilot week.

'A Shop for Killers' Ranks First in Content Integrated Ranking After Release

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Based on a news cited by a media outlet on January 19, Disney Plus' original series "A Shop for Killers" ranked first in the 'Content Integrated Ranking' after the release of episodes 1 and 2. 

The thriller drama graced the small screen last January 17, and with just two episodes released, it surprisingly topped the charts, outshining other famous series. 

In addition to the report, viewers who have watched the pilot week of "A Shop for Killers" shared their honest opinions about the series. According to some, the drama has a powerful beginning. The tension in the beginning already caught the viewers' interest.

Lee Dong Wook Attracts More Global Viewers With His New Character in 'A Shop for Killers'

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Others said that it has a powerful and captivating narrative. Lee Dong Wook, who is the main protagonist of the drama also received praise from fans, who called him 'Uncle Lee Dong Wook' because of his new role. He again attracted the attention of global fans through his newly released work. 

It has been said that the special uncle-nephew chemistry presented by notable actor Lee Dong Wook and the genius transformation of Kim Hye Jun stand out in the drama. 

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The acting ensemble is presented by talented actors namely Seo Hyun Woo, Jo Han Sun, Park Ji Bin, and Geum Hae Na, and the eye-catching and stylish actions they perform are completely immersive. 

'A Shop for Killers' Receives Positive Feedback From Viewers

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With just two episodes released, the drama already received positive feedback from the audience. In this way, "A Shop for Killers" has proven its strong presence and successfully captivated the interest of the viewers at home and abroad. Since the drama is gaining popularity, many have high expectations for the upcoming episodes 3 and 4, which will be released on January 24.

"A Shop for Killers" is a new-wave of action series about the survival story of Jung Ji An (Kim Hye Joon), who becomes the target of suspicious killers due to the dangerous legacy left behind by her uncle Jin Man (Lee Dong Wook).

Furthermore, following the release of episodes 1 and 2, a total of 8 episodes, 2 of them every Wednesday will be released exclusively on the famous online streaming platform Disney Plus. 

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