Squid Game is losing its Netflix Top spot to a violent South Korean show, with “Hellbound” taking the title as most-watched TV program on Netflix.
The fantasy-horror series – about demons who hunt sinners and send them to hell – became the world’s most watched Netflix TV series on November 20 for the day, according to website FlixPatrol which tracks daily streaming figures.
According to the website, it was still at number one as of November 22.
Pictured: An excerpt from the trailer of ‘Hellbound,’ Netflix’s South Korean superhit. Its streaming numbers surpassed those of Squid Games on November 20, 2018.
It topped the steaming ratings in more than 80 countries within 24 hours of its debut, breaking Squid Game’s 46 non-consecutive days in the top place.
It was ranked first in countries like South Korea and Mexico. However, it found itself at number three in the US and Canada.
Hellbound is about an alternate version of Earth overrun by monsters, and focuses on a group of demons who hunt down sinners previously visited by a celestial being that has informed them of the date and time of their death.
When the giant hairy creatures catch up with their victims, they incinerate them and send them to hell, sparking mass public hysteria and religious zealotry in the form of a cult – the New Truth Society – being created.
The pilot of Hellbound premiered in September at the 2021 Toronto international film festival, with The Daily Telegraph already likening its combination of mystery and horror to The Da Vinci Code and The Ring.
The K-dramas, alongside Squid Game (and a historical drama called ‘The King’s Affection’), were among the top 10 global K-dramas.
Hellbound (pictured), is about an alternative version of Earth that’s overrun by monsters. It focuses on demons hunting down sinners visited previously by a celestial entity who has given them the time and date of their deaths.
The giant, hairy Hellbound creatures catch up to their victims and incinerate them. This sparks mass panic and religious zealotry, resulting in the New Truth Society, a cult. Photo: Hellbound’s trailer still captured.
Hellbound is one of a number of South Korean entertainment projects that has made its way into the Western markets and achieved global success.
FixPatrol’s data revealed that ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha – a series of romantic comedy – and ‘My Name’, a thriller, were ranked higher earlier in the year.
Squid Game was watched by 142 million people in 94 different countries.
After Netflix launched a website that measures viewing statistics, Squid Game was named the most watched TV series or movie on Netflix.
It was viewed 1.6 billion times within 28 days after its release. The show generated an estimated $900million profit.
Earlier this month, the show’s director Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed that a second series of Squid Game was on its way.
“I’m currently in the planning stage. However, I believe it’s premature to predict when and how. [season two is]He stated, “It is going to happen.”
“There was so much pressure, demand and love to do another season. He added that he almost felt like he had no other choice.