{
  "id": 733657,
  "title": "Why is 2007 Korean monster film 'D-War' suddenly a Netflix hit in Europe?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/why-is-2007-korean-monster-film-d-war-suddenly-a-netflix-hit-in-europe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T05:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260813/why-is-2007-korean-monster-film-d-war-suddenly-a-netflix-hit-in-europe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Nearly two decades after its theatrical release, the 2007 Korean monster film D-War has suddenly become a hit on Netflix in Europe, sparking renewed international interest. The film, directed by Shim Hyung-rae and co-written by him, blends fantasy with traditional Korean elements, featuring a mythical serpent from Korean folklore and a regional version of the folk song Arirang. Despite mixed reviews upon its initial release, D-War sold around 8.4 million tickets in Korean theaters during its domestic run. The unexpected chart revival began after the film was added to Netflix on August 6, reaching No. 2 on the platform's movie charts in major European markets, including France, Germany, and Italy.",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Why is 2007 Korean monster film 'D-War' suddenly a Netflix hit in Europe?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/why-is-2007-korean-monster-film-d-war-suddenly-a-netflix-hit-in-europe-734528",
        "published": "2026-08-13T05:37:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}