As of January 25, Netflix's latest series 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' has achieved a remarkable feat, securing the number one spot on the platform's Top 10 series in South Korea just one day after its release.
According to the official Netflix website on the 25th, 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' swiftly climbed to the top, becoming the most-watched series in the country.
The show follows the journey of Baek Kang Hyeok, a brilliant trauma surgeon who has worked in war zones, as he joins a struggling trauma team at a prestigious university hospital. As the team faces mounting deficits, Baek transforms the once-ineffective unit into a successful and life-saving trauma center. Actor Joo Ji Hoon stars as Baek Kang Hyeok, with Choo Young Woo portraying Yang Jae Won, the elite fellow who follows him.
'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,' which premiered globally on January 24, is adapted from the popular web novel The Trauma Center: Golden Hour by author Hansanleega. The webtoon adaptation has garnered a remarkable 410 million views globally.
What stands out in the series is the stellar performances of its lead and supporting cast, as well as the harmonious direction from the show's director. The show’s adaptation of such a sprawling and popular webtoon into an eight-episode drama has been carefully crafted by writer Choi Tae Kang, whose focus and meticulous choices contribute to the series' tight, engaging structure.
The immediate success of 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' has sparked anticipation for a potential season 2, with viewers expressing strong interest in its continuation. The series' rapid rise in popularity has already fueled excitement for its upcoming success during the Lunar New Year holiday period.
With its impressive domestic performance, attention is now turning to how global audiences will respond to this thrilling medical drama.
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