The #1 movie and the #1 show globally on Netflix are both Korean.
On an online forum, netizens discussed how both top-ranking titles on Netflix worldwide are Korean: 'KPop Demon Hunters' continues to hold its spot as the #1 movie, while the newly released 'Squid Game 3' ranks as the #1 show.
K-netizens were especially amazed by the global popularity of both titles, which showcase elements of Korean culture and were released around the same time, dominating charts across the world.
In the rankings, the top animated film is followed by 'Trainwreck: Poop Cruise,' while 'The Waterfront' comes in second among shows.
Netizens shared their reactions, expressing awe at the cultural impact and global love for Korean content, K-culture, and K-pop:
"That's the power of culture."
"I'm overflowing with national pride."
"It really feels like we're at the peak of the Korean cultural boom these days."
"They are both insanely fun."
"I saw a comment on another post saying not to get swept up in national pride, but how can you not... how do you even do that..."
"Oh wow. Look how well they're preserving traditional culture."
"I watched K-pop Demon Hunters yesterday and it was so good ㅠㅠ I want to watch it again."
"Ah, it would’ve been even better if Squid Game 3 had been well-made… that’s the only letdownㅜ"
"The whole world is watching us."
"Wow, this is overwhelming."
"Wow, this is seriously amazingㅠㅠㅠㅠ"
"Hey, this is really incredible."
"Wait a second… is it okay if I indulge in some national pride too? I mean, just a little should be fine at this point..."
"Even today, K-pop Demon Hunters hit a new peak—it's riding such a strong wave lol."
"Wow, Lee Byung Hun is starring in both the No. 1 movie and No. 1 drama worldwide right now."
"Korea really is a cultural powerhouse, all this coming from such a small country."
"I want to tell the independence activists about thisㅠㅠㅠ"
"The country that Kim Gu (Korean independence movement activist) protected has accomplished this after 100 years ㅠㅠ"
"K-pop Demon Hunters is produced by Sony in the US, but the story is by a Korean, co-written and co-directed, and the team is largely ethnically Korean."
Did you enjoy both works as well?
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