‘Connect’ Most Watched Content in Korea, Gains International Popularity

Thriller series "Connect," starring Jung Hae In, is making it big in Korea and abroad. After ranking first in the most-watched contents list, the drama is also gaining international popularity just a week after its release.

Jung Hae In's 'Connect' Becomes Most Watched Content in Korea, Garners International Fame

In a news cited by Insight on December 15, Disney+'s new series "Connect" that made its debut on December 7 has aroused keen interest in South Korea. The series topped the chart of most-watched contents in the country.

In addition, it is gaining popularity in foreign regions like Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Viewers believe that the ongoing popularity of "Connect" is based on its solid story. It tells about a new kind of human being whose body is immortal.

The story starts when Ha Dong Soo (Jung Hae In), was kidnapped by an organized trafficking group and where he lost his eye. Later on, he finds out that his eye was transplanted into a serial killer who causes chaos in Korea.

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Japanese director Takashi Miike is the mind behind this project. He is also known as the master of the Japanese genre.

Prior to its much-anticipated release, "Connect" was invited to the "Onscreen Section" at the Busan International Film Festival earlier this year.

'Connect' Goes Global

During its viewing at the film festival, viewers showed their support for the series and poured out positive reviews. A comment said:

"Takashi Miike's directing skills have improved."

Meanwhile, Studio Dragon's Producer Song Jin Sun, who planned and produced the thriller series for a long time, shared in his message:

"Considering that the original work is already a fresh story, I believe we should not release it ordinarily.

I found a director who could try any attempts to finish the work, and that was Miike."

Song added that he wanted to find a catharsis that is like a breakaway from the average, through the drama, and director Takashi pointed out that important part for him.

Song Jin Sun expressed "We really appreciate the compliments and explosive reactions from you, we are hoping that more people will enjoy this masterpiece."

Apart from that, viewers around the globe also poured out praises.

"I want to compliment director Miike on how quick changes happen in the atmosphere from the peak of horror to the calmness of everyday life."

"Mr. Miike's directing the actors' performances, music used throughout the drama, and visual effects are all in sync and perfect to look at."

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Shai Collins wrote this.