Lee Young Ae’s ‘Inspector Koo’ Ranks First in Netflix Korea + ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’ and ‘Squid Game’ Still at Top 10
"Inspector Koo" starring Lee Young Ae dominates Netflix Korea while Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho's "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" and Netflix's "Squid Game" remained at the top 10.
The current ranking is a mix of recently concluded and new series both from local and international shows.
'Inspector Koo' Tops Netflix Korea
According to FlixPatrol, a site that ranks the top 10 movies and shows on Netflix, the action-comedy series took first place in the top 10 overall series for November 16 in South Korea.
Helmed by the "Nobody Knows" PD Lee Jung Heum, "Inspector Koo" features the OG Hallyu star as she transforms into insurance investigator Koo Kyung Yi.
In the Kdrama, Lee Young Ae's character has a knack for solving cold cases, whether it's by hook or crook.
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Coming in at second is the comedy heist movie "Red Notice" with the star-studded cast including Gal Gadot, Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds.
Meanwhile, current Kdramas that made it to the daily chart are Park Eun Bin and SF9 Rowoon's "The King's Affection" and thriller drama series "Reflection of You" starring Shin Hyun Bin and Go Hyun Jung.
'My Name," 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' and 'Squid Game' Remains at Netflix Korea Top 10
As mentioned above, the daily rankings are combined with new and recently concluded Kdramas currently watched by most Netflix subscribers in a particular area.
While "Inspector Koo" is taking the lead, "My Name" ranked sixth in the latest chart.
The action-packed series that stars Han So Hee, Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Hee Soon also gained viewers' attention due to its surprising plot with many twists and turns, keeping the viewers at the edge of their seats.
Not only that, but the "Nevertheless" actress also received a ton of praise from the audience for her portrayal as the revenge-driven Yoon Ji Woo.
Meanwhile, the year's record-breaking and probably the biggest Kdrama, "Squid Game," took eighth place.
To recall, Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo's psychological thriller series dominated the global Netflix chart for weeks in 82 countries, making it the streaming giant's biggest launch ever, ousting the reign "Bridgerton.
According to outlets, the nine-part-episode Kdrama has attracted 111 million viewers globally, while the hit period tv series has amassed 82 million households during its first 28 days.
Lastly, the beloved "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" sits in ninth place.
The healing Kdrama, which stars the dimple couple Kim Seon Ho and Shin Min Ah received massive interest from the viewers due to its light and heartfelt story.
Apart from it are the stunning visuals from the characters and the location of the drama.
"Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" successfully wrapped up the show on October 17 with impressive and record-breaking viewership ratings.
Interestingly, fans can still rewatch or check out the 16 episode healing Kdrama as well as "My Name" and "Squid Game" exclusively on Netflix.
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Written by Geca Wills
