Ji Chang Wook and EXO's D.O., "The Manipulated," came as a surprise to take the No. 1 position across the world on Disney+. The rapid rise that the series has seen brought forth its international appeal and good viewer response from several regions.
Reports released on Nov. 24 revealed that the drama topped the rankings of Disney+'s most popular global TV shows, in reflection of its strong pace just weeks after it hit the airwaves. The achievement was first reported by Koreaboo, which covered details about the performance of the show on the charts during its initial run.
According to figures from FlixPatrol, cited in the coverage: "The Manipulated topped the global charts in the Disney+ TV show category."
Sources emphasized the importance of besting a high-profile competitor. The report added that it "it took the top spot, surpassing the highly talked-about legal drama All's Fair, starring Kim Kardashian."
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Beyond its worldwide position, the series has continued to be extremely consistent in various markets. Coverage shared under Single List underscored the drama's sustained dominance across significant Asian markets.
According to the report, "The Manipulated" ranked first in South Korea and Taiwan. Furthermore, it broke into the top 10 in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Turkey."
The drama's brilliant performance does not stop at short-term spurts. Successive weeks of sustained success have also placed it on the radar of industry watchers as it built an enviable word of mouth and audience involvement. said, "Notably, it held the number 1 position for 18 consecutive days in both South Korea and Taiwan."
The release strategy for the drama has also added to its continuous viewership momentum. With two episodes premiering every Wednesday on Disney+, international viewers have continued to tune in for new developments.
As the series continues to grow its global reach, "The Manipulated" is one of the strongest non-English language performers on the platform this season.
