Netflix original series ‘The Square’ starring So Ji-sub proved its undying popularity by rising to number one in the Netflix Global Top 10 Series(Non-English)category within two weeks of its release.

According to Netflix on the 18th, ‘The Square’ recorded 7.6 million viewers(viewing time divided by the total running time of the series)in its second week of release, taking first place in the weekly rankings for non-English series.It entered the global top 10 list in a total of 75 countries, including not only South Korea but also Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, France, Germany, and Switzerland, and ranked first in 9 countries, proving its hot popularity both domestically and internationally.

In addition, ‘The Square’ is receiving favorable reviews for captivating viewers at home and abroad with its immersive portrayal of Nam Ki-joon(So Ji-sub), who moves forward without regret in a world of cold-blooded violence, as well as the stable acting skills of its actors.

In particular, following the unanimous acclaim from overseas critics with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer, overseas media outlets gave high praise, saying, “It thrills fans with crazy action and bloody action” (Daily Mail), “It sets a new standard for action storytelling, from baseball bats to sword fights” (Soompi), “The action scenes filmed in tight spaces are captivating.The sound effects and BGM are also great” (India Forums), “The best Korean action thriller series on Netflix right now.It has everything that hardcore fans are looking for” (THEWEEK).

Meanwhile, ‘The Square’ is a noir action film about Nam Ki-joon, who cut his own Achilles tendon and left the world of the square, but returns 11 years later to dig up the background to seek revenge for the death of his younger brother Ki-seok(Lee Joon-hyuk), the number two man in the organization.


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