"'No Use Lying' Kim So-hyun and Hwang Min-hyun Shine Amid Asian Popularity"

The drama 'Soyoong-eopseo Geojitmal' has captivated viewers across Asia, beyond just South Korea.

According to the online video service (OTT) Viu on the 24th, the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama starring Kim So-hyun and Hwang Min-hyun, 'Soyoong-eopseo Geojitmal' (English title: My Lovely Liar), ranked first on the Viu weekly chart for the third week of August (August 14?21) in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other regions. Indonesia and Malaysia recorded first place on the weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.

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'Soyoong-eopseo Geojitmal' also ranked high in other Asian countries where Viu is available, placing third on the weekly chart in Singapore and fourth in Thailand.

A local official stated, "The drama is showing a gradual upward trend, and we expect the scores to rise further," adding, "Along with the drama's popularity, the local recognition and popularity of Kim So-hyun and Hwang Min-hyun are also on the rise."

'Soyoong-eopseo Geojitmal' is a romantic comedy guaranteeing no lies and full of excitement, featuring Liar Hunter Mok Sol-hee (Kim So-hyun), who cannot feel excitement because she hears lies, and genius composer Kim Do-ha (Hwang Min-hyun), who harbors secrets.

Meanwhile, Viu is a pan-regional OTT platform operated by Hong Kong's PCCW, providing services in 16 countries including Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Last year, it led the overseas success of K-content with titles like 'The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family,' and this year with 'Taxi Driver 2,' 'The Flower Scholar’s Love Story,' 'Accidentally in Love,' 'After School War Activities,' and 'Namnam.'

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