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Netflix's K-Dramas Surge: 1.186 Billion Viewing Hours in 2025

1/21/2026

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In 2025, Netflix posted strong results for K-dramas, with 1.186 billion viewing hours across five weekly series.
The series "Squid Game" Season 2 generated 1.445 billion viewing hours and 201.5 million completed views.
Among new releases, Dynamite Kiss led with 35.9 million views, while Bon Appétit, Your Majesty followed closely.
Overall, these titles reflect Netflix's ongoing investment in South Korean content and their impact on global streaming trends.

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Story summary

In 2025, Netflix posted strong results for K-dramas, with 1.186 billion viewing hours across five weekly series.
The series "Squid Game" Season 2 generated 1.445 billion viewing hours and 201.5 million completed views.
Among new releases, Dynamite Kiss led with 35.9 million views, while Bon Appétit, Your Majesty followed closely.
Overall, these titles reflect Netflix's ongoing investment in South Korean content and their impact on global streaming trends.