{
  "id": 6287577,
  "title": "How did 2024 Korean thriller 'Your Honor' become Netflix hit in 2026?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/how-did-2024-korean-thriller-your-honor-become-netflix-hit-in-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260909/how-did-2024-korean-thriller-your-honor-become-netflix-hit-in-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "2024's Korean legal thriller, \"Your Honor,\" originally broadcast on ENA as a Genie TV original series, has found a new audience on Netflix. The series reached the No. 1 spot on Netflix's series chart a mere six days after its premiere on the platform. This phenomenon of a previously released title climbing the charts long after its initial release is not unusual in a streaming market that releases new content weekly. However, \"Your Honor\" seems to represent more than just the revival of a single show. It highlights the evolving way audiences consume streaming content. The drama, starring Son Hyun-joo and Kim Myung-min as two men who abandon law and justice to protect their sons, captivated viewers with its psychological duel between the fathers. Although the series had limited reach during its initial broadcast, it drew enough viewers on Netflix two years later to once again put it at the center of conversations. Director Yoo Jong-sun confirmed this resurgence on his social media account.",
  "summary": "\"Your Honor,\" a Korean legal thriller broadcast on ENA as a Genie TV original series in August 2024, found a new audience on Netflix after joining the streaming service in August. The series reached No. 1 on Netflix's series chart six days after its premier on the platform. A previously released title climbing the charts long after its release is no longer a novelty in a streaming market that…",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Your Honor\" Korean legal thriller originally broadcast on ENA as Genie TV original series.",
    "Reached No. 1 spot on Netflix series chart six days after premiere on platform.",
    "Captivated viewers with psychological duel between fathers, reigniting conversations."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "How did 2024 Korean thriller 'Your Honor' become Netflix hit in 2026?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/how-did-2024-korean-thriller-your-honor-become-netflix-hit-in-2026-6289345",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:12:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}