'Our Universe' is drawing a heated response overseas.
tvN's Wed-Thu drama 'Our Universe' (writers Su-jin and Shin Yi-hyun, directors Lee Hyun-seok and Jung Yeo-jin, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Scene & Studio Co., Ltd.) is demonstrating the true value of a chaotic cohabitation romance. In-laws-turned-entangled Seon Tae-hyung (Bae In Hyuk) and Woo Hyun-jin (Roh Jeong-Eui), and even their 20-month-old nephew Seon Woo-ju (Park Yoo-ho), the three people who somehow came together under the name "family," offer a slapstick cohabitation life that, amid cheerful laughter, delivers emotion and excitement, captivating viewers at home and abroad.
At the heart of the praise are the charming chemistry among Bae In Hyuk, Roh Jeong-Eui and "Woo-ju" Park Yoo-ho. Park Yoo-ho's standout performance disarmed the hearts of numerous online aunts and uncles, and the "beginner in parenting" uncle-and-aunt moments by Bae In Hyuk and Roh Jeong-Eui increased engagement. Comments on social media, and short-form videos showing the "Woo-ju family," have recorded high view counts not only domestically but also overseas, suggesting strong response. Alongside this, global fans have continued to respond warmly to the story about family love, calling it "an ideal family image" and "a video to save for my future child."
It is standing out in digital figures and global rankings as well. According to global OTT Rakuten Viki, 'Our Universe' entered the weekly rankings at number one by viewers in the first week of broadcast in the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East and India, and ranked number one by viewers in 142 countries and regions, including major countries such as the United States, Brazil, France, India and the United Arab Emirates. It drew fervent response, recording a score of 9.7 out of 10. Also, it drew attention by ranking third in the overall drama rankings on Japan's U-NEXT and second in the Hallyu Asia rankings.
An HBO Max official also conveyed encouraging results, saying, "Currently, in Southeast Asian countries and regions where HBO Max is available, we are seeing positive reviews from users along with good viewing trends."
Meanwhile, in the last broadcast, Seon Tae-hyung's father Seon Gyu-tae (Ryu Seung-soo) revealed a two-faced nature. The revelation that his reason for approaching Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin while pretending to reflect on his past life was to covet the death insurance payout for Seon Woo-jin (Ha Joon) came as a twist and a huge shock. As he began to threaten Woo Hyun-jin as well, curiosity about future developments intensified, and attention is focused on how Seon Gyu-tae's misdeeds will change the relationship between Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin.
tvN's Wed-Thu drama 'Our Universe' episode 9 will air on the 4th at 10:40 p.m.
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