Ryu Seung Ryong’s ‘Chicken Nugget’ Successfully Debuts + Beats ‘Queen of Tears,’ ‘Exhuma’

Apart from satisfying the viewers with its scrumptious taste of comedy and fantasy, Netflix's "Chicken Nugget" unlocked a K-drama milestone just days after its release.

Ryu Seung Ryong and Ahn Jae Hong's brand new series takes the No. 1 spot of most watched series for the month of March, besting other high caliber works like "Queen of Tears."

'Chicken Nuggets' Unlocks First-Ever K-drama Milestone

On March 19, just days after the release of "Chicken Nugget," the Netflix comedy fantasy series unlocked its first-ever milestone.

Starring Ryu Seung Ryong and Ahn Jae Hong, the show follows the misadventures of a boss and his employee in finding ways to turn a chicken nugget into a human.

Since the announcement of its production, many have anticipated the show thanks to its unconventional yet comical narrative that instantly appealed to the public viewers.

Days after its premiere, it was announced that "Chicken Nugget" took the No. 1 spot in the Kino Lights Integrated Content Ranking for the third week of the month of March.

It topped the rankings with its high topicality, besting Kim Ji Won and Kim Soo Hyun's highly rated rom-com series "Queen of Tears," which sits at No. 2.

Meanwhile, Kim Go Eun and Lee Do Hyun's thriller film "Exhuma" takes the third spot with its unrivaled success at the box office with more than 9 million admissions.

Despite its weirdness and unconventional narrative, "Chicken Nugget" continues to rise to the top, captivating viewers. Make sure to check all 10 episodes on Netflix.

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Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Chicken Nugget"!

Here's the Top 10 works that dominated the third week of March:

1. 'Chicken Nugget'

2. 'Queen of Tears'

3. 'Exhuma'

4. 'Dune'

5. 'Damsel'

6. 'Pyramid Game'

7. 'Wonderful World'

8. 'My Name Is Loh Kiwan'

9. 'My Happy Marriage'

10. 'Our Season'

Praises For Netflix's 'Chicken Nugget' & Its Cast

Netflix's "Chicken Nugget" continues to receive warm reception from viewers around the world, thanks to its sick comedy that can't be found in other works.

"Such a strange drama. It's very funny," One viewer commented, sharing her affection for the work. "How could they think of such a story?"

Praises for Ryu Seung Ryong and Ahn Jae Hong flooded various online communities. In addition, director Lee Byung Hun's comedic style also won over the hearts of the viewers.

While the show may be a bit "difficult to digest" for some, the subtle references to popular films like "Interstellar" can instantly capture viewer's heart and attention.

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Written by Elijah Mariscotes.