Actor Hyunbin and Jung Woosung's drama comeback work "Made In Korea" is also sailing smoothly globally.

The Disney+ original series "Made In Korea" ranked No. 1 in Korea and Taiwan in the Disney+ TV show institutional sector on FlixPatrol, a site that aggregates OTT platform content view rankings as of the 26th, No. 3 in Japan and Hong Kong, No. 6 in Singapore, and No. 9 in the U.S. on streaming platform Hulu (Hulu), reaching No. 3 overall globally.

In the 1970s, when turmoil and leap coexist in Korea, the story of company man "Baek Gitae" (Hyunbin), who uses the state as a revenue model to reach the pinnacle of wealth and power, and prosecutor "Jang Geonyoung" (Jung Woosung), who relentlessly pursues him to the edge with terrifying determination, confronts massive events that span the era. "Made In Korea" smoothly entered the upper ranks of global OTTs with a solid narrative that satisfied subscribers around the world and irresistible appeal. Moreover, it surprised by reaching No. 9 in the U.S. top 10 on streaming platform Hulu (Hulu) and achieving No. 3 on the overall global chart, proving itself as a representative Korean content to cap off 2025.

Viewer responses to "Made In Korea" have also been a hot topic. "Everything exceeded expectations! Direction, acting, screenplay" (KinoKits, 행*************), "A tumultuous period races ahead. A parade of well-dressed actors' performances pours out like a tasting menu" (KinoKits, 마************), "A work that can bring a triumphant end to the remaining 2025!" (Naver blog, ja*****) and other flawless praise for the "grand hexagon" series is pouring in. Responses from global subscribers are no different from those in Korea.

"An astonishingly powerful duo. Both Hyunbin and Jung Woosung are fantastic" (Instagram, @b*******************), "Hyunbin's restrained yet powerful acting perfectly created 'Baek Gitae'" (X, @E**********) and other reviews lavish praise on Hyunbin's and Jung Woosung's strong presence and seasoned acting. Also, responses such as "a drama with an original scenario" (X, @l********) attest to director Woo Minho's ability to create a narrative that never lets tension drop for a moment, with characters clashing fiercely for their desires. Thus, satisfying subscribers worldwide in all aspects—direction, acting, screenplay, art—"Made In Korea," which is elevating the stature of K-content, is raising expectations for the remaining episodes.

Episodes 1-2 of "Made In Korea" are available on Disney+ and will be released as a six-episode series every Wednesday.

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