Crash Course: Here’s Why Park Seo Joon Is Reigning on Netflix Right Now

Now that a few of us have extra time on our palms to only chill, one exercise that appears to be shared by most Pinoys is that this: binge-watching on Netflix—particularly K-Dramas. Whether or not you are a seasoned hallyu fan or have lately jumped on the drama bandwagon, Netflix has grow to be a go-to supply to stream old and new drama faves. And if you would like a peek at what most Pinoys are streaming in the mean time, take a look at one of many latest options on the app, the Top 10 most-watched list in the Philippines.

For the reason that roundup of exhibits and films relies on reputation, we are able to deduce some fascinating details about our viewing habits—just like the very obvious obsession we at present have over Park Seo Joon.

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Out of the High 10, there are three Park Seo Joon dramas on the record, specifically: Itaewon Class (5), Battle For My Manner (8), and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim (10). That’s a lot of high quality PSJ content material.

It is little doubt that the 31-year-old Korean actor has catapulted to superstardom up to now few years, with back-to-back-to-back hit dramas underneath his belt. Seo Joon’s most up-to-date sequence Itaewon Class—a revenge story which spans 15 years—wrapped up in March so it is smart that viewers are trying out the hype over it. However what concerning the two different dramas, then?

Each dramas got here out a number of years in the past—Battle For My Manner in 2017 and What’s Unsuitable With Secretary Kim in 2018, however each secured spots within the present High 10. Effectively, this is not a random incidence however is definitely primarily based on Netflix’s algorithm. The streaming platform principally guesses what we’re eager about primarily based on our exercise and recommends related titles. So yup, since quite a lot of us had been watching Itaewon Class, it appears Netflix thought it greatest to offer us much more of Seo Joon—and we hardly suppose anybody’s complaining. 

In a earlier interview with SPOT.ph, Netflix’s vice chairman for Korean content material Minyoung Kim additionally talked about that there is an option to rate the shows you like or dislike with the thumbs-up and thumbs-down feature, “so that the algorithm can get smart.” 

So, should you lately checked out Itaewon Class, then we are able to assume that Netflix despatched you a suggestion to look at both Battle For My Manner or What’s Unsuitable With Secretary Kim, or higher but, each! It is truly a helpful method to get sucked into the black gap that’s Okay-Dramaland, TBH.

In the event you’re questioning what different titles are on the present High 10 record, right here you go: Jail Break (1), For The Damaged Hearted (2), Hi Bye, Mama! (3), Crash Landing On You (4), Itaewon Class (5), Money Heist (6), The King: Eternal Monarch (7), Battle For My Manner (8), Too Scorching To Deal with (9), and What’s Unsuitable With Secretary Kim (10).

Pleased viewing, y’all!