The historical romance drama Moon River starring Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong is proving to be a surprise international hit.
Both lead actors had previously faced low domestic ratings Kang with tvN’s The Potato Lab and Kim with ENA’s Brewing Love, both dipping into the 1% viewership range. However, their latest MBC series is receiving glowing praise, especially overseas.
According to the week 2 chart (Nov 10–16) released by Asia’s largest regional OTT platform Viu, Moon River ranked No. 1 in both Indonesia and Thailand. It also secured No. 3 in the Philippines and Malaysia, and No. 5 in Singapore and Hong Kong, placing it in the top 5 across six Asian countries within just two weeks of release.
Moon River tells the gripping tale of Crown Prince Lee Kang (Kang Tae-oh) and peddler Park Dal-yi (Kim Se-jeong), whose lives are upended when their bodies are mysteriously switched overnight. As they navigate palace intrigue and forbidden romance, the drama combines classic K-historical aesthetics with the lively pace of a romantic comedy, captivating international audiences.
This marks Kim Se-jeong’s third consecutive hit on Viu, following Today’s Webtoon and Brewing Love. All three series have reached the top of Viu’s weekly charts, solidifying her status as a global streaming favorite.
Viu, operated by Hong Kong’s PCCW, is Asia’s largest OTT platform distributing Korean content across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It currently features trending titles like Taxi Driver 3 and EXchange 4, with Moon River joining the ranks of top-performing K-dramas.
Sources: naver
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