The world is paying attention to the trusted actor, Go Young-moon. 'Go Young-moon grants' 'That Guy is a Black Dragon' aired simultaneously in over 140 countries abroad, breaking real-time box office records and proving its global star power.
Starring Go Young-moon, the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'That Guy is a Black Dragon' (written by Kim Soo-yeon, directed by Lee Soo-hyun, produced by Studio N, planned by Studio Dragon) is generating hot word of mouth daily, presenting excitement and laughter to viewers at home. As of the 4th episode's broadcast, the national and metropolitan area ratings recorded first place in its time slot, including cable and general programming channels, and it also secured first place in the 2049 ratings, a key target for tvN, across all channels during the same time slot. With its stylish direction, fresh story, and strong performances from its actors, it is gaining popularity through word of mouth.
In particular, 'That Guy is a Black Dragon' is drawing attention as it generates explosive reactions beyond Korea, airing simultaneously in over 140 countries globally. The casting of Go Young-moon as the protagonist, back Soo-jung, is a contributing factor to its success. Her global recognition and solid fanbase enhance the value of the work, building high expectations even before airing and reportedly leading to overseas sales.
In fact, 'That Guy is a Black Dragon' is being broadcast in over 140 countries, including the United States, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, India, and the UAE through the global OTT platform Rakuten Viki, as well as in Japan (U-NEXT), Taiwan (iQIYI), and 11 Southeast Asian countries. As 'Go Young-moon grants' was confirmed to air even before the drama started, the influence has been proven, with high ratings and box office rankings across global OTT platforms, garnering heated responses from global viewers.
According to the global OTT Rakuten Viki, 'That Guy is a Black Dragon' topped ratings in 136 countries, including major countries like the United States, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, India, and the UAE, with a rating of 9.7 points out of 10 during its first week of airing. Additionally, according to Japan's online streaming service U-NEXT, 'That Guy is a Black Dragon' secured the top position in the Hallyu Asia category as of the 26th, followed by maintaining a position in the overall drama top 10, achieving a rating of 5 points out of 5. Furthermore, it is also receiving significant responses as it ranks first in Korean dramas and second overall on Indonesia's leading OTT platform, Vidio.
Go Young-moon gained significant love both domestically and internationally in 2020 with the tvN drama 'True Beauty', establishing herself as a global star. That work has continued to enjoy steady popularity on global OTT platforms, solidifying its position as a significant force in the new Hallyu wave.
Furthermore, Go Young-moon's global influence has expanded beyond works to fashion, beauty, and even literature. She was appointed as the global ambassador for world-renowned fashion, beauty, and bag brands and showcased a variety of global activities, while her essay collection 'PATA' was translated and published in Taiwan and Indonesia, drawing significant attention in the publishing industry.
Demonstrating her global popularity, Go Young-moon's social media followers stood at 13.52 million as of February 2025, continually increasing. Her global popularity and box office track record have led to the overseas sales success of 'That Guy is a Black Dragon', once again proving the formula that every work featuring Go Young-moon gathers attention in the global market.
Through 'That Guy is a Black Dragon', Go Young-moon has established herself as the 'Romantic Comedy Queen'. With her sensitive acting and exceptional character portrayal, she captivates the hearts of domestic and international viewers, further solidifying her position as a global actor. Expectations are growing for her future endeavors and performances in the global market.
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