Ghost Studio's first work, 'As You Stood By', captivated the world.
The Netflix series 'As You Stood By' rose to No. 8 in non-English TV three days after its release, and then recorded 7.8 million viewing hours in its second week (on the 10th–16th), roaring to first place.
Not only that, it also topped Good Data Corporation's Fundex for the second week of November in combined TV·OTT drama buzz, reaching the summit two weeks after its release. In addition, Lee Yu-mi and Jeon So-ny also ranked second and third, respectively, in the combined TV·OTT drama cast category, showing high buzz.
The series 'As You Stood By', which captured viewers around the world, is a Netflix series that depicts the story of two women who decide to kill in the face of a reality they cannot escape from unless they die or kill, and who become embroiled in an unexpected incident; it is based on the novel 'Naomi and Kanako' by Japanese writer Hideo Okuda.
Above all, the overwhelming acting synergy of the four actors Jeon So-ny, Lee Yu-mi, Jang Seung-jo and Lee Mu-saeng was more than enough to convey the message the work intended. Also, throughout the viewing, the desperate solidarity between Eun-soo and Hee-soo was portrayed convincingly, prompting viewers' support.
Meanwhile, a representative of production company Ghost Studio said, "'As You Stood By' is not simply a story of punishing perpetrators and saving victims," and added, "There are perpetrators and victims, but we want to say that silence is not the answer to the countless bystanders who pretended not to see them."
He added, "It is not over just by pretending not to know; keep in mind and do not forget that their narratives could ultimately become my story and my family's story," conveying the meaning embedded in the work.
In this way, Ghost Studio took a successful first step into the global market with 'As You Stood By', where the actors' passionate performances and sensuous direction came together. Expectations are growing for Ghost Studio's next work as it cements its position as a producer with strengths specialized in genre works.
Meanwhile, the Ghost Studio-produced 'As You Stood By' is available exclusively on Netflix.<
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