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8% of Netflix’s Global Viewing Hours: South Korean Content Dominates!

South Korean content has secured the second spot globally on Netflix, trailing only behind the U.S. According to Ampere Analysis, it accounts for 85 of the top 500 non-U.S. shows and films. In the second half of 2024, South Korean content amassed 7.7 billion viewing hours, representing about 8% of all Netflix viewing. This figure surpasses content from major markets like the UK, Japan, and Spain. South Korean shows consistently hold 8% to 9% of viewing hours, compared to 7% to 8% for the UK and 4% to 5% for Japan. The standout performer, “Squid Game: Season 2,” achieved 619.9 million hours streamed worldwide. Other popular titles include “Love Next Door: Season 1” and “Culinary Class Wars: Season 1.” Over half of the top 100 South Korean titles on Netflix during this period were originals, with 31% being Netflix exclusives, primarily produced by CJ ENM. Netflix’s commitment to South Korean content stands at a $2.5 billion investment over four years, starting in 2023.

Source: deadline.com

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