Several studies have shown that in Southeast Asia, Korean shows are more watched than Hollywood productions.
In K-Content Land Netflix, everyone can get everything. From thrilling roller coaster games, romantic attractions, to delicious food. Everything is available!
And when you start to get interested in one of the shows, there’s no turning back. Not only for K-Drama fans, but movie buffs who are looking for a new series will also find interesting things on Netflix’s K-Content Land.
So go ahead, browse the Netflix playground and find the movie that suits you best.
Come on, first check the following K-Content Land Netflix
If You Like Romantic Attractions, Maybe You’ll Like…
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Recently, the romantic comedy Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is getting a lot of attention. Featuring the main characters Shin Min-a and the popular Kim Seon-ho, this series revolves around a romantic story between a dentist from a big city and an unemployed man who is skilled in all fields. Presents a sweet story of the attraction between two different people, with a village background on the beach. In this film, there are also many funny and charming moments when the city girl adapts to village life, until finally the two start to fall in love.
The King’s Affection
If you like fancy costumes and disguise intrigue, check out The King’s Affection. Based on the popular Korean comic book, this series revolves around a pair of royal twins, a boy and a girl. Despite being abandoned, in the end the woman had to disguise herself as the crown prince to replace her twin brother who had died. He carries the heavy burden of having to hide his identity, while dealing with feelings of love for his teacher. Stay tuned for this captivating love story about an unavoidable destiny.
If Thrilling Games Make Your Heart Beat…
Squid Games
Fans of thrilling attractions can watch Squid Game, which features a suspenseful story about hundreds of people participating in a mysterious children’s game with big prizes. Unfortunately, they do not realize that death is a consequence of defeat. The combination of children’s games that are often played with deadly stakes makes it an enchanting series. Each character also presents an interesting story, which makes you can’t stop watching.
My Name
If you like action scenes, take a peek at My Name. This noir series tells about the revenge action of Yoon Ji-woo (Han So-hee) who joins a criminal organization and becomes an undercover cop to find his father’s killer. Enjoy Ji-woo’s many exciting actions as he eradicates the enemies.
Released on October 15th on Netflix, My Name is one of the first films to be invited to join the On Screen program at the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Directed by Kim Jin-min who previously worked with Netflix for the Extracurricular series, you can see the transformation of actress Han So-hee when she plays the vengeful Ji-woo.
Hellbound
Are scary games your favorite thing? If so, Hellbound is sure to be interesting. In this series, supernatural events will appear suddenly and bring humans to hell. Despite the chaos that ensued, many people sought the truth by joining the religious group The New Truth, which rose to fame and made a huge impact on society.
After appearing at the 46th Toronto International Film Festival, Yeon Sang-ho’s directorial skills, interesting stories, and acting of the film’s actors received much praise from the public. Not only that, because Hellbound will also be screened at the BFI London Film Festival.
The Silent Sea
If you like roller coaster challenges and thrilling space adventures, The Silent Sea is the right choice for you. The series will feature Bae Doona, Gong Yoo, Lee Joon and humans who were banished from Earth in the future. Members of a special team will be sent to retrieve a mysterious sample from an abandoned research facility on the moon. They will also find out about the cause of an accident that has occurred, while trying to survive in the midst of a dangerous mission. The Silent Sea is directed by Choi Hang-yong, written by Park Eun-kyo who also wrote Mother, and is overseen by executive producer actor Jung Woo-sung.
If Virtual Reality Experiences Can Help You Escape…
New World
Watch New World if you like holiday-themed attractions or hot air balloon rides. The series will feature famous celebrities such as Lee Seung-gi, Eun Ji-won, Kim Hee-chul, Kai from EXO, Park Na-rae, and actress Jo Bo-ah. Produced by Company SangSang who is famous for the series Busted!, this show is guaranteed to entertain and spark laughter. In addition, the beautiful scenery will also be a complement!
The Hungry and the Hairy
Do you like riding motorbikes, and are a culinary enthusiast? If so, The Hungry and the Hairy would be a complete mix. The unscripted series will see RAIN (Jihoon Jung) and comedian Ro Hong-chul traveling on motorbikes, introducing tourist areas and delicious food. Produced by Kim Tae-ho (Infinite Challenge and Hang Out With Yoo), The Hungry and the Hairy will present many beautiful views of Korea’s urban and rural areas.
Paik’s Spirit
If you like playgrounds because you can spend time sitting and enjoying delicious drinks/food with friends, Paik’s Spirit is the right choice. The series will feature Paik Jong-won, a restaurant owner and F&B businessman who we often meet in shows related to the culinary industry. In Paik’s Spirit, he will chat with Korean celebrities and businessmen while sharing exciting conversations about life and cuisine, as well as introducing traditional Korean food/drinks and culture.
Single’s Inferno
Is the journey to find a soul mate an interesting thing for you? Then don’t miss the first matchmaking reality show on Netflix, Single’s Inferno. This fun series will show the relationship of 10 boys and girls trapped on an island. There will be interesting dramatic moments accompanied by romantic scenes that will amaze you. Actress Lee Da-hee will be the MC, accompanied by a jury consisting of Super Junior’s Kyu-hyun, Hong Jin-kyung, and Hanhae.
malobika banerji, SEA Content Director, Netflix said, “ For me, the most satisfying films are the ones that can make me think deeply about social issues like Squid Game. Besides that, the creative imagination in the film The Silent Sea, to Hellbound which is the first Korean series to be invited to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival also makes me not stop being amazed by the ranks of Korean shows. But in the end the reasons we like Korean shows don’t really matter. Netflix’s huge investment in Korean content is a guarantee that wherever you are, new shows will always accompany you.”
So, are you ready to explore the adventure in the playground K-Drama? Get ready, and don’t leave anything behind!
