Jeon So-young and Baek Seon-ho YA horror 'Girigo' tops Netflix non-English shows at No. 4

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'Girigo' has become a hot topic by ranking fourth among the global top 10 non-English shows just three days after its release.

The Netflix series 'Girigo,' which tells the story of high school students who are warned of sudden death due to the curse of the wish-granting application 'Girigo' and struggle to escape it, recorded 2.8 million views (calculated by dividing total viewing time by the show's total runtime) since its release on April 24, securing the No. 4 spot on the global top 10 non-English shows list. Additionally, it has entered the top 10 lists in 37 countries, including South Korea, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Turkey, demonstrating its worldwide popularity.

'Girigo' is drawing praise from media outlets and viewers around the world with the fresh horror of the newly defined genre 'YA (Young Adult) horror.' Overseas media outlets have offered high praise, stating, "The characters' desperate struggle to stop the curse of 'Girigo' delivers both fun and horror simultaneously" (Decider), "Starting as a school drama and expanding into occult horror, it delivers intense fear through the characters' experiences of terror in a confined space" (South China Morning Post), and "A clever combination of teen drama, tech horror, and occult mystery. An intriguing mix that remains unpredictable until the very end" (TIME), underscoring that Netflix's first Korean 'YA horror' is captivating audiences globally.

Moreover, renowned game designer Hideo Kojima, known for creating innovative games such as the 'Metal Gear' and 'Death Stranding' series, also praised the series, saying, "The concept of a 'cursed app' is classic yet highly entertaining. It is completely immersive. It strikes a perfect balance between humor, horror, friendship, and betrayal. A true Young Adult, youth school horror," drawing further attention.

Meanwhile, 'Girigo' is exclusively streaming on Netflix.

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