tvN 'The Guy is a Black Dragon' is attracting attention from overseas drama fans and foreign media alike, receiving global acclaim.
The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Guy is a Black Dragon' (directed by Lee Soo-hyun, written by Kim Soo-yeon, produced by Studio N, planned by Studio Dragon) is a romantic office drama that depicts the reunion of two people who met in an online game as children and became the worst relationship, with Deputy Minister Killer, Head of Team Baek Soo-jung, suffering from a first love that has turned into a dark history, and the 'third generation chaebol' Deputy Minister Ban Joo-yeon, who lives hidden with their fan identity as a black dragon. According to the first week's airing on the global OTT platform Rakuten Viki, it ranked first in 136 countries, 9th in the overall ranking and 4th in the drama ranking on Japan's online streaming service U-NEXT, ranked first in the Hallyu Asia category, and achieved first place among Korean dramas on Indonesia's leading OTT platform Vidio, aiming for global box office success. (As of Feb. 28, 2025)
Additionally, major foreign media are paying attention to 'The Guy is a Black Dragon.' Joan MacDonald, a drama critic for the American economic magazine Forbes, noted, "'The Guy is a Black Dragon' is an interesting variation of the scenario depicting a 'poor girl and chaebol meeting' that provides fun within romantic comedy. The actors possess the comedic timing skills that can make the drama enjoyable."
Furthermore, the Indian media NDTV left a review saying, "If you haven't watched 'The Guy is a Black Dragon,' you must be living under a rock. The fresh office romance achieves a proper harmony throughout." The Indian fashion magazine GQ India rated it as "The hottest drama currently." Moreover, the most recent episode, the 4th, recorded a high score of 9.4 on the world's largest content review site IMDb, and on the overseas drama review site MyDramaList, it consistently shows an upward trend with a top rating of 9.3 as episodes progress.
Moreover, vivid viewer impressions have emerged, captivated by the endearing charm of the 'Strawberry Dragon' couple portrayed by Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook through 'The Guy is a Black Dragon.' Global fans who watched 'The Guy is a Black Dragon' commented, "The two main characters were so perfect that they felt like a dream couple (IMDb_sta**)", "The unique theme and the performances of the lead actors deliver an unforgettable experience. If you haven't seen it yet, you must watch it (IMDb_Eeb***)", "I fell into a Korean drama again after a long time (MyDramaList_Suz***)", "It captivated me in just 20 minutes (MyDramaList_ryo***)".
'The Guy is a Black Dragon' offers enjoyable viewing, humor, and excitement, receiving significant support from global viewers. Moon Ga-young perfectly embodies the capable Head of Team with a neat suit and strawberry milk-colored jacket, while Choi Hyun-wook presents a dual charm, wearing a sharp three-piece suit as a Deputy Minister and a leather jacket in black dragon mode.
Additionally, Choi Hyun-wook adds laughter with his comedic performance while maintaining the dignified appearance of a third-generation chaebol Deputy Minister, expressing the fan-like dialogue 'Ore wa Akumada (I am a demon).' In particular, with their fresh visuals, Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook maximize the exciting couple's charm in the process of intertwining, leading to continued overseas acclaim directed at the delightful experience provided by 'The Guy is a Black Dragon.'
Airing every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 p.m.
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