According to a survey conducted across 26 countries in 2023, around nine percent of respondents stated that the 2021 survival drama "Squid Game" was their favorite K-drama. Squid Game enjoyed global popularity and great critical acclaim upon its release in the previous year. While recently released dramas tended to be more represented, the 2019 romantic comedy "Crash Landing on You" continued to enjoy international popularity.
Most popular South Korean dramas internationally as of November 2023
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Share of respondents who considered this their favorite drama
The following 26 countries were surveyed: China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Australia, U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Russia, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and South Africa.
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Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange. (April 2, 2024). Most popular South Korean dramas internationally as of November 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1266541/south-korea-leading-south-korean-dramas-abroad/
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Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange. (2024). Most popular South Korean dramas internationally as of November 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1266541/south-korea-leading-south-korean-dramas-abroad/
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