The medical K-drama ‘Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia,’ starring actress Kim Ji-won, has claimed the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s non-English TV show chart for two consecutive weeks.
Other Korean hits such as ‘Recharge Me’ and ‘100 Days of Lies’ also secured the No. 2 and No. 4 positions, respectively, continuing the global craze for Korean content.
Global Success and Viewership Numbers
According to Netflix’s official viewership metrics site Tudum on the 21st, ‘Doctor X’ recorded 7.1 million views from the 12th to the 18th, securing its place at the top of the non-English category. Viewership is calculated by dividing total hours watched by the runtime of the title.
Released on the 9th, ‘Doctor X’ reached the top spot within three days of its release and has successfully maintained its crown for two consecutive weeks. It ranked No. 1 in 7 countries, including South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia, while entering the top 10 in 48 countries.
This drama starring Kim Ji-won is a remake of the Japanese TV Asahi series ‘Doctor X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon.’ It follows the struggles of a genius doctor fighting against authority and corruption in the medical field.
Domestic Rating Surge and Other Chart-Topping Hits
Domestically, the SBS Friday-Saturday drama is also seeing a steady rise in viewership ratings. Starting with an 11.4% national rating in its first episode according to Nielsen Korea, it surged to 18.5% by its fourth episode.
Meanwhile, the romantic comedy ‘Recharge Me,’ starring Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, took second place with 6.4 million views. Released on the same day, the series entered the top 10 in 64 countries worldwide, moving up one spot from the previous week.
Another notable entry, ‘100 Days of Lies’ starring Park Jin-young and Kim Yoo-jung, captured fourth place with 2.8 million views. Set against the backdrop of Gyeongseong during the Japanese colonial era in 1932, the spy romance follows a top pickpocket dreaming of escaping to America and a Chosun Government-General interpreter. It entered the top 10 in 22 countries worldwide.
