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Posted by EunhaYi Wednesday, December 27, 2023

'Gyeongseong Creature' triumphs globally despite harsh criticisms

AKP STAFF

In a remarkable achievement, the Netflix series 'Gyeongseong Creature' Part 1 has soared to the top of global rankings. According to Flix Patrol, an online content service ranking site, 'Gyeongseong Creature' Part 1 secured the first position in the Netflix TV series category with an impressive 541 points on December 26, just four days after its release.

This outstanding record extends to its global reach, with 'Gyeongseong Creature' Part 1 claiming the top spot in a staggering 15 countries, including Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. Additionally, the series made its mark in the top 10 in 85 countries worldwide, including the US, UK, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, and India, securing a respectable third place in Japan.

Netflix's official statistics mirror this success story. According to the Netflix TOP 10 official website, 'Gyeongseong Creature' achieved an impressive 3 million views and accumulated 24 million viewing hours within just three days, from December 22-24. This remarkable performance secured the series a solid third place in the Netflix Global TOP 10 TV category, despite being a non-English production.

Set against the backdrop of Gyeongseong in 1945, the series sheds light on the Japanese atrocities that exploited Koreans for gruesome experiments, the monstrous consequences of such actions, and the valiant individuals who fiercely battle against them. However, opinions on the series are divided, with some viewers expressing disappointment over the somewhat sluggish plot, unappealing characters, immersion-hindering direction, and a perceived lack of excitement within the creature genre.

Fans eagerly anticipate 'Gyeongseong Creature' Part 2, scheduled for release on January 5, which is expected to provide further insight into this captivating narrative.

  1. Han So Hee
  2. Park Seo Joon
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Limerence
Limerence3,133 pts Wednesday, December 27, 2023 2
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Also 86% and 85% on RT with critics and audiences respectively. Far from the trainwreck that those early "scathing" reviews suggested.

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mokuren408 pts Wednesday, December 27, 2023 0
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

So it's exactly what I predicted in my comment on AKP's post "Park Seo Joon x Han So Hee's 'Gyeongseong Creature' receiving scathing reviews"...

This series is targetted by a malicious campaign in Korea, but the numbers are saying something completely different. Sometimes you just have to let the numbers talk. 😉

Good for the production team, they deserve this success for this high quality drama! 👏

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