JTBC's drama 'Doctor Slump' has achieved remarkable international recognition, ranking as the number one non-English TV series on Netflix. According to official data from Netflix's TOP 10 website, 'Doctor Slump' garnered an impressive 2.9 million views and a staggering 10.2 million viewing hours between January 29 and February 4.
This exceptional performance has placed 'Doctor Slump' at the pinnacle of Netflix's Global TOP 10 TV series list, outshining its competition worldwide. Notably, the drama claimed the top spot in nine countries, including South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Furthermore, it secured a place in the top 10 rankings in an impressive 31 countries across the globe.
'Doctor Slump' revolves around the heartwarming journey of Yeo Jung Woo (played by Park Hyungsik) and Nam Ha Neul (played by Park Shin Hye), whose lives took an unexpected turn. The drama marks Park Shin Hye's return to the small screen after a three-year hiatus and reunites her with Park Hyungsik, 11 years after their collaboration on SBS' 'The Heirs,' generating immense anticipation.
The drama made an impressive debut, entering the top 10 rankings shortly after its release. However, it exceeded all expectations by reaching the global number one spot within just two weeks of its broadcast. The remarkable chemistry and heartwarming story woven by Park Hyungsik and Park Shin Hye have been cited as key factors contributing to the drama's phenomenal success. The last four episodes, in particular, witnessed the two actors' characters caring deeply for each other, generating excitement among viewers and achieving the drama's highest viewership rating of 6.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide standard for paid households).
In addition to 'Doctor Slump,' other Korean dramas also made their mark on the Netflix rankings. tvN's drama 'Captivating the King,' starring Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung, secured the sixth position with 1.4 million views and 8.4 million watch hours. SBS' 'My Demon,' featuring Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung, claimed the seventh spot, while the Netflix series 'The Bequeathed' ranked ninth, and JTBC's 'Welcome to Samdali-ri,' starring Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun, rounded out the top 10.
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