Shin Hye-sun and Lee Jun-hyuk's "Lady Dua" Ranks No. 1 in Netflix's Non-English TV Category
"Pavane" Ranks No. 7 in Non-English Films
The drama "Lady Dua," starring actors Shin Hyesun and Lee Junhyuk, has topped Netflix's global chart.
According to Netflix's official site "Netflix Top 10" on the 25th, the series recorded 10 million views (views, calculated by dividing total viewing hours by runtime) between the 16th and 22nd, ranking No. 1 in the Non-English TV category. By country, it claimed the top spot in 33 countries, including Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Mexico, Malaysia, and the Philippines, and entered the Top 10 in 65 countries.
"Lady Dua" depicts the intricate psychological warfare between Sarah Kim (Shin Hyesun), a woman who wants to become a top 1% luxury item even if it is fake, and detective Park Mugyeong (Lee Junhyuk), who relentlessly pursues her desires. Its sophisticated mise-en-scene, which blurs the line between real and fake, and its fast-paced development have drawn viewers around the world into the story.
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The dating reality show "Single's Inferno Reunion" (1.5 million views, No. 7), a spin-off of "Single's Inferno 5," has appeared on the chart for two consecutive weeks, proving the strength of K-content. The film "Pavane," starring Go A-sung, Byun Yohan, and Moon Sangmin, secured 2 million views over the same period and settled at No. 7 in the Non-English Films category.
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