'Dead-End Job' tops Netflix's non-English TV chart
The Korean original series "Dead-End Job" has topped Netflix's non-English TV series chart, the streaming platform said Wednesday. The Netflix series, released Oct. 30, accumulated 8.7 million views during the latest tracking week ending Sunday, according to Netflix. The series, starring Lee Jae-wook and Kim Min-ha, blends horror and black comedy and satirizes South Korea's grind culture. It…
Netflix's Korean series "Dead-End Job" has claimed the top spot on the streaming platform's non-English TV series chart. Released on October 30, the show amassed 8.7 million views in the most recent tracking week, which ended on Sunday. "Dead-End Job," starring Lee Jae-wook and Kim Min-ha, is a unique blend of horror, black comedy, and satire of South Korea's grueling work culture.
The series has consistently ranked in the top 10 across 76 countries, with 22 of those being South Korea itself. Other notable performances include the Korean medical drama "Doctor X: Mafia in White," which secured the fourth position with 3.7 million views. Set in a medical environment, the series follows the ambitious and determined Dr. Gye Su-jeong, portrayed by Kim Ji-won, as she confronts corruption within her hospital.
Meanwhile, the English-language film "KPop Demon Hunters" maintained its presence in the top 10 for its 69th consecutive week, garnering 2.8 million views. This English film achieved the top 10 ranking in four countries.
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