Disney+’s New K-Drama Sets All-Time Streaming Record In Just 5 Days

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A new K-drama sets an all-time Disney+ streaming record in its first week of release.

Korean dramas, or K-dramas, have quickly become a favorite on streaming services, offering compelling stories, critically acclaimed shows, and outstanding acting. Recent hits like All Of Us Are Dead, Bloodhounds, and The Glory demonstrate their growing popularity and success.

K-dramas have become increasingly popular in the United States, largely thanks to the huge success of Squid Game on Netflix. The show was a global phenomenon, becoming Netflix’s most popular show ever and winning six Emmy Awards, solidifying its place as a key program for the streaming service.

Although no K-drama has quite reached the same level of success as Squid Game, they’ve remained popular on streaming services like Netflix. Shows such as the romantic comedy XO, Kitty, and the Oscar-winning animated film KPop Demon Hunters have proven that Korean movies and TV are a major draw for streamers. Now, a new K-drama on Disney+ is continuing this growing trend.

The Disney+ series Perfect Crown, starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, premiered on April 10th. It’s a romantic story set in a world where Korea is still a monarchy. The show follows a prince and a businesswoman who enter a marriage of convenience. Critics have praised the lead actors and the show’s skillful blend of humor and heartfelt moments.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new show Perfect Crown had a record-breaking first week. The first two episodes drew the biggest audience ever for a Korean show on Disney+. While Disney hasn’t shared exact numbers, they confirmed that Perfect Crown was the most-watched Korean series premiere on the platform.

As a big fan, I’m really hoping this show keeps up the amazing quality it’s started with for all ten episodes, and so far, things are looking good! It’s already doing well in Korea, airing on MBC and getting great attention. I’m especially curious to see how tonight’s episode does – will it boost the numbers even more? And honestly, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it climbs up the charts to become one of Disney+’s most popular shows worldwide.

The series got off to a great start, even breaking viewership records on Disney+, and it’s easy to see why. Both IU and Byeon Woo-seok are incredibly popular actors. IU is a well-known singer and actress, recently starring in the hit Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines, while Byeon Woo-seok gained a large following for his lead role in Lovely Runner.

The popularity of Perfect Crown will build excitement for Disney+’s upcoming K-drama, The Remarried Empress, scheduled to premiere in late 2026. If both shows are highly successful, Disney+ could become a major competitor to Netflix in the world of K-dramas.

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2026-04-17 16:58