🎯 So Ji-sub Dominates Netflix With Blood-Pumping Action in The Square
The global audience can’t get enough of So Ji-sub’s return to hard-hitting action. His new noir thriller The Square has stormed into Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Series, landing at #2 worldwide just three days after its premiere.
According to Netflix’s Top 10 rankings on June 11, The Square clocked in an impressive 4.9 million views (based on total hours divided by runtime), cementing its status as one of the most-watched series globally.
🌍 Global Takeover: 44 Countries, One Explosive Debut
From Korea to Greece, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Kenya, Chile, and Indonesia, The Square has secured a spot in the Top 10 across 44 countries, proving the unstoppable rise of K-content.
🔥 The Plot: Revenge, Betrayal, and Ruthless Action
The Square, based on a popular Naver webtoon, follows Nam Gi-jun (So Ji-sub) — a man who had once abandoned his violent past by crippling himself. After his younger brother Gi-seok (Lee Jun-hyuk), the former second-in-command of their crime syndicate, is mysteriously killed, Gi-jun is forced back into the underworld to uncover the truth and unleash his revenge.
Directed by Choi Sung-eun, the series features a powerful cast including Heo Joon-ho, Gong Myung, Jo Han-chul, Ahn Kil-kang, Choo Young-woo, and Cha Seung-won.
For So Ji-sub, The Square marks his first major lead role in 3 years and his highly anticipated OTT debut. Speaking about his approach, So Ji-sub shared:
“While filming, I focused on distinguishing whether my character was simply defeating his enemies or delivering true vengeance. We aimed for action sequences that not only thrill but carry emotional weight.”
💥 K-John Wick? Critics and Fans Weigh In
While some webtoon fans have criticized the adaptation for diverging from the source material, global viewers are raving about the series’ raw, fast-paced action that evokes comparisons to John Wick.
- Decider: “The relentless tension and tight action choreography make it impossible to stop watching.”
- Collider: “The blood-soaked revenge thriller we’ve been waiting for — Korea’s answer to John Wick.”
📊 K-Content Continues to Dominate Netflix
The Square isn’t alone in the K-drama takeover of Netflix. Other series also lighting up the charts include:
- #3 – Your Taste (Kang Ha-neul, Go Min-si)
- #6 – Unknown Seoul (Park Bo-young, Park Jin-young)
- #8 – Labor Attorney Noh Moo-jin (Jung Kyung-ho)
- #9 – Good Boy (Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun)
Original Source: Maeil Business News, 2025.06.11
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