Korean content reaches four in five Netflix members
By Joonha YooPosted : October 23, 2026, 13:58Updated : October 23, 2026, 13:58
A promotional image marks Netflix's 10th anniversary in South Korea, highlighting a decade of Korean stories reaching audiences around the world. Courtesy of Netflix
SEOUL, October 23 (AJP) - Nearly four in five Netflix members have watched Korean content, the company said Friday as it marked 10 years in South Korea.
More than 200 Korean titles have entered Netflix's global Top 10 rankings since the company began compiling the list in June 2021. "Squid Game" Season 1 remained in the global Top 10 for 32 consecutive weeks, including nine weeks at No. 1, the longest run for a Korean title, according to Netflix.
The company worked with more than 80 production companies to produce or co-produce over 200 Korean titles between 2016 and 2025.
More than 200 Korean titles have entered Netflix's global Top 10 rankings since the company began compiling the list in June 2021. "Squid Game" Season 1 remained in the global Top 10 for 32 consecutive weeks, including nine weeks at No. 1, the longest run for a Korean title, according to Netflix. Courtesy of Netflix
Since Netflix began publishing its global Top 10 rankings in 2021, more than 200 Korean titles have appeared on the list.
Productions during the decade involved more than 25,000 cast and crew members and were filmed in more than 100 cities and towns across Korea, according to the company.
Netflix also said more than 6,500 people completed production and training programs it offered in Korea between 2021 and 2025.
The company unveiled a website Friday documenting its 10 years in Korea through production data, creator interviews and localization cases.