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Recently, Netflix released its much-anticipated report detailing the most-watched content globally for the first half of 2024. This biannual engagement report, which has been published since December, provides valuable insights into viewing trends, capturing the viewing time and number of views of all original and licensed works that garnered at least 50,000 hours of watch time during the six-month period.In total, Netflix users indulged in approximately 94 billion hours of diverse content.
Notably, the report highlighted the major rise in popularity of non-English content, which accounted for one-third of total viewing hours. Among the standout titles, three K-dramas made their mark in the top ten non-English shows: ‘Queen of Tears’, which attracted an impressive 29 million viewers, followed by ‘Parasite: The Gray’ with 25 million, and ‘My Demon’ at 18 million. Furthermore, ‘Queen of Tears’, featuring beloved actors Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, not only topped the charts for non-English programming but also secured the 14th spot among the overall most viewed content on Netflix, outpacing numerous well-known titles, including those in English.
This outstanding achievement underscores the global appeal of ‘Queen of Tears’, affirming its popularity on an international scale. The series, written by the renowned Park Ji Eun, known for hits like ‘Crash Landing on You’ and ‘My Love From the Star’, delivers an engaging story filled with miraculous twists, thrilling moments, and humor. It follows the journey of a married couple who navigate through adversity and strive to stay united, showcasing the power of love against all odds.
Notably, the report highlighted the major rise in popularity of non-English content, which accounted for one-third of total viewing hours. Among the standout titles, three K-dramas made their mark in the top ten non-English shows: ‘Queen of Tears’, which attracted an impressive 29 million viewers, followed by ‘Parasite: The Gray’ with 25 million, and ‘My Demon’ at 18 million. Furthermore, ‘Queen of Tears’, featuring beloved actors Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, not only topped the charts for non-English programming but also secured the 14th spot among the overall most viewed content on Netflix, outpacing numerous well-known titles, including those in English.
This outstanding achievement underscores the global appeal of ‘Queen of Tears’, affirming its popularity on an international scale. The series, written by the renowned Park Ji Eun, known for hits like ‘Crash Landing on You’ and ‘My Love From the Star’, delivers an engaging story filled with miraculous twists, thrilling moments, and humor. It follows the journey of a married couple who navigate through adversity and strive to stay united, showcasing the power of love against all odds.
