BusinessEarnings ReportsJune 2, 2026

Studio Dragon Dramas Hit Global Top 10 on Netflix, U-Next, Disney+

Studio Dragon, a Korean drama producer, reported strong viewership for its content across Korean broadcasters and OTT platforms, including titles from its subsidiary Gil Pictures, during the first half of the year. Several of its dramas, such as "Undercover Miss Hong," "Spring of Youth," and "Tastefully Yours," also achieved global success on platforms like Netflix, U-Next, Disney+, and Rakuten Viki. The company highlighted its expanded international presence and diverse genre performance as key to its continued competitiveness.

Key Takeaways

"Undercover Miss Hong" reached No. 4 on Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English TV chart, peaking at 13.9% local ratings.
"Brave New World" (Gil Pictures) surpassed 13.7% local ratings and maintained a top Netflix non-English TV ranking.
TVING originals "Yumi's Cells Season 3" and "Tastefully Yours" drove paid subscriber inflows and earned top paid-subscription contribution for three weeks.
"Spring of Youth" was No. 1 on Japan's U-Next and ranked first in viewership across over 100 countries on Rakuten Viki.
"Tastefully Yours" achieved high rankings on Disney+ in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and the Middle East.

Why It Matters

Studio Dragon's consistent global performance demonstrates the growing international demand for Korean content beyond Netflix. Its multiple hits across diverse platforms like U-Next, Disney+, and Rakuten Viki highlight successful content diversification and distribution strategies. This cross-platform success indicates that Korean production houses can drive subscriber acquisition for multiple services globally, not just one dominant player. Streaming platforms should watch Studio Dragon's upcoming titles, "100-Day Lie" and "Slow & Steady," for further indicators of K-drama's sustained global appeal and platform-specific impact heading into the second half of the year.

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