No Big-name Cast yet: How K-drama Hierarchy Triumphs on Netflix’s Non-English Series?

Netflix reported on June 19th that the K-drama “Hierarchy”was the top non-English TV series from the 10th to the 16th, with 6.3 million views (determined by dividing the total viewing time by the show’s runtime).

The show placed among the top 10 in a combined 72 nations, with Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines all taking the lead spot.

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Despite the fact that the cast of “Hierarchy” consists mostly of inexperienced actors and actresses without a large following, their performance was still incredibly impressive.

The plot of “Hierarchy”centers around a new student who transfers to Jushin High School, a place where the elite 0.01% nobility coexist with struggling scholarship students. With a hidden past, the student becomes entangled in a murder investigation, revealing the truth behind the crime. The series has gained acclaim worldwide and domestically for its alluring portrayal of teenage scandal.

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Furthermore, the acting abilities of Roh Jeong-eui, Lee Chae-min, Kim Jae-won, Ji Hye-won, and Lee Won-jung have been commended for effectively depicting the struggle and development of young individuals who rebel against the societal hierarchy inherited from their parents.

Roh Jeong-eui expressed her overwhelming joy, stating, “I am beyond words with happiness. I am deeply grateful to all those who were involved in ‘Hierarchy’, and I extend my sincere thanks to the viewers for giving me the opportunity to achieve the global ranking of number one in my lifetime.”

In addition, Lee Chae-min expressed, “I am delighted every day lately with the overwhelming love I have been receiving.”

The source of the information can be found at the Daum website (https://v.daum.net/v/20240619120743045).

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