The Korean drama ' Marry My Husband ' is the only drama that set a new record for K-dramas. This drama managed to occupy top rankings in various countries. Apart from that, it was also reviewed positively by various foreign media.
This drama has been broadcast on tvN since January 1 2023. Globally, this drama can be watched via the Amazon Prime Video streaming application. Even though it didn't score crazy ratings in South Korea, this drama is popular abroad where it is accessed via OTT services.
Top Rank Dominates in Asia, Europe and America
Usually Korean dramas are popular in Southeast Asia and Japan. However, the drama 'Marry My Husband' showed its popularity by being in the top rankings in various western countries such as Europe and America.
To this day January 30, 2024 'Marry My Husband' has managed to enter the top 10 in 112 countries around the world. Specifically ranked first in 33 countries, including Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore. (Based on Flix Patrol)
In full, the following is the ranking of 'Marry My Husband' in European and American countries: United States (2nd place), Canada (2nd place), Switzerland (2nd place), Italy (4th place, England (4th place),Germany (4th place), Sweden (4th place), Netherlands (6th place) and Spain (6th place)
Received Positive Reviews from Foreign Media
It must be admitted that this is the first time that Korean dramas have become popular in western countries. A famous British magazine, NME wrote, " The drama 'Marry My Husband' is very addictive, " as well as, “ It deserves applause for maintaining its popularity. It gives satisfaction to viewers by providing them with what they want, ” he said.
Screen Rant, an American entertainment media outlet, said, "The drama 'Marry My Husband,' which combines time travel and revenge, is the best combination, " and " Even though only a few episodes have been released, it is the best K-drama of the year 2024. "
Production Team's Response to the Popularity of Marry My Husband
Studio Dragon is the production studio for the drama 'Marry My Husband'. An official at Studio Dragon gave the reason why this drama could be popular in western countries by saying, " There is no precedent for romantic fantasy dramas in Western countries. K-dramas oriented towards this genre are becoming popular. "
Then he added, " This provides unprecedented popularity. " The production team also stated that the drama 'Marry My Husband' is expected to be the beginning of the popularity of K-Dramas outside Asia.
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