From Song Hye Kyo’s drama “The Glory” to JMS issues… Netflix content is dominating the public interest
On March 3rd, “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” was released on Netflix. Created by PD Cho Sung Hyun, who directed “PD Notebook”, this 8-episode documentary deals with the tragedy of 4 people who shook the whole nation by calling themselves Gods and the victims of the cult organizations led by the four.
The first three episodes focus on the disgusting sexual crimes of the JMS’s Chairman Jung Myung Seok. They include Jung Myung Seok’s statements and sexual crimes, as well as the appearance of real victims. The program has caused a sensation by showing the current status of many female victims of sexual abuse without filters and vivid descriptions of the victims’ emotions during the time of the abuse.
The buzz of “In the Name of God” has even affected KBS. As Kim Do Hyung, a professor at Dankook University and former representative of JMS tracking group, revealed on KBS’s talk show “The Live” that there are JMS followers working for KBS, including a KBS PD and a female interpreter who frequently appears on KBS broadcasts. When professor Kim attempted to make another revelation about a rape case in China, the program ended abruptly. Finally, KBS confirmed that the PD and interpreter mentioned by professor Kim are not working at KBS.
Amid the popularity of “In the Name of God”, Netflix’s original series “The Glory” Part 2 re-emerged as the talk of the town, following its successful Part 1. Netflix even suffered a server crash when all the episodes of “The Glory” Part 2 were released at 5 p.m. on March 10th.
When Part 1 was introduced for the first time, “The Glory” sensation led to a “massive censorship” in Korea to the extent that it hinder various audition programs and political figures. Past revelations about the cast members of Netflix’s entertainment program “Physical: 100” and the director of “The Glory” have been exposed.
Netflix’s “In the Name of God” and “The Glory” are captivating both the eyes and ears of the public. In fact, most of the memes that are currently used on SNS come from those Netflix’s hot content.
Will Netflix, which is gaining excessive attention, continue to generate hot issues and prove the potential of OTT content? This is the time when the era of new media is changing dynamically.
Source: Daum
