Yoo Ah In ‘Surprised’ by His Global Fame + Talks About the Continuous Success of Netflix’s ‘Hellbound’
Yoo Ah In gets honest as he discusses the popularity of the Netflix series "Hellbound" and his status as an actor.
Released on November 19, the six-part episode series immediately ranked No. 1 on the streaming giant's top tv shows worldwide for weeks and became the latest Korean-language blockbuster hit series after the success of Lee Jung Jae's "Squid Game."
To recall, media outlets cited that the horror mystery series gained millions of views following its debut. In addition, it became Netflix's most popular show in November, topping the chart according to Flix Patrol.
In his recent interview, Yoo Ah In, who took on the role of religious leader Jung Jin Soo, revealed his thoughts and experience filming "Hellbound."
Yoo Ah In on the Huge Success of Netflix's 'Hellbound'
The multi-hyphenated star shared his honest thoughts about the series reigning the chart as the most-watched Netflix show.
He is looking forward to seeing it ranked first place "for a long time" but mentioned he doesn't really know "how to handle the title of No. 1 in the world yet."
However, he shared that he is happy with the current standing of "Hellbound" and gaining attention globally.
"I just want to follow the flow naturally. Syndrome and first place are not phenomena that occur every day. However, I am very happy and glad that our works can be introduced worldwide through this platform. The interpretation and evaluation of the work are intensifying, and it seems very positive and encouraging for an actor to get more feedback from global audiences," he added.
In addition, the award-winning celebrity expressed his conclusion on why the mystery horror series received an overwhelming response from the viewers.
Yoo Ah In mentioned during the interview that "Hellbound" has the right mix of entertainment "for everyone to enjoy" and at the same time piquing the audience's curiosity with its surprising twists and turns.
The actor also added that "Hellbound" highlights the "concept of heaven and hell that everyone can relate to."
Helmed by the "Train to Busan" director Yeon Sang Ho and based on his webcomic of the same name, the mystery horror series features the supernatural phenomena that occurred on Earth, causing major chaos among the people.
Aside from Yoo Ah In, the "Hellbound" cast includes Kim Hyun Joo as lawyer Min Hye Jin, who doubts The New Truth group and its leader.
Joining the cast is Yang Ik Jun, who took on the role of detective Jin Kyung Hoon.
Yoo Ah In Stunned by his Worldwide Popularity
As the interview continues, the "Chicago Typewriter" star confessed that he was shocked by being recognized by the fans abroad, saying, "I was surprised that some of the overseas fans already recognized me. I thought it was the way to go," he admitted.
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Yoo Ah In
The 35-year-old actor is known in South Korea for his accolade of achievement and diversity in acting.
Yoo Ah In also starred in the hit dystopian series "#Alive" with Hallyu star Park Shin Hye and his claim to fame Kdrama "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" with Song Joong Ki.
He recently won Daesang - Film Actor of the Year at the Asian Artist Awards 2021.
