K-Drama 'Jigok' Ranks No.1 Worldwide on Netflix Just One Day After Release

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] The Netflix original series "Jigok" (Hellbound) ranked number one in the global drama rankings just one day after its release.

According to FlixPatrol, an OTT (online video platform) ranking aggregation site, "Jigok," which was released on the 19th, topped the TV show chart on the 20th, reflecting 24 hours of viewership. It is the first Korean Netflix drama to reach number one immediately upon entering the chart.

The series is ranked number one in 24 countries worldwide, including South Korea, Belgium, Indonesia, Mexico, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. It also ranked high in regions such as France (2nd place) and the United States and Germany (both 3rd place) in the Americas and Europe.

This is a much faster achievement than "Ojingeo Geim" (Squid Game), which reached number one eight days after its release. "Ojingeo Geim," which had firmly held the global number one spot, was pushed to second place by "Jigok." Korean dramas now occupy both the first and second positions in the global Netflix drama rankings.

"Jigok" is based on the webtoon by Choi Gyu-seok and is a work scripted by director Yeon Sang-ho, known for "Busan Haeng" (Train to Busan). The story deals with supernatural beings called the messengers of hell who appear without warning and condemn people to hell. Amid this chaos, a religious group that gains power and those trying to uncover the truth become entangled in the unfolding events.

"Jigok" attracted attention as director Yeon, who created the original work, personally directed the series. It was pre-released at events such as the Busan International Film Festival and received favorable reviews from foreign media.

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