Park Bo-young is proving once again that she's a force to be reckoned with. Her latest drama Unknown Seoul has taken Netflix's global chart by storm.
🌎 No.3 on Netflix Global Top 10 (Non-English)
On June 4, Netflix revealed its Global Top 10 (Non-English) series rankings for May 26–June 1. Unknown Seoul landed at No.3 worldwide, racking up 2.8 million views and 14.7 million watch hours.
The drama, written by Lee Kang and directed by Park Shin-woo, is a romantic coming-of-age tale. It follows twin sisters who look alike but are opposites in every other way. Their decision to switch lives sets off a journey of truth, love, and self-discovery.
🎭 Park Bo-young stuns in dual roles
Park Bo-young plays both Yoo Mi-ji and Yoo Mi-rae, the twin leads. But it's more than just a typical "dual role"—she masterfully differentiates their personalities, even when the characters pretend to be each other. Her nuanced delivery has become a major draw for viewers.
🌟 International media rave about her performance
- Variety: "Park Bo-young takes on the complex challenge of switching identities between twin sisters and delivers four distinct personas flawlessly."
- Forbes: "Park creates two sharply different characters and makes their identity swaps feel natural and convincing."
- South China Morning Post: "She not only distinguishes Mi-ji and Mi-rae clearly but also portrays their emotional scars and resilience with delicate skill."
📊 Viewer ratings back up the hype
On IMDb, Unknown Seoul currently holds a solid 8.5 rating, with episode 3 peaking at 9.7. Every released episode has scored above 9.0, signaling strong, consistent engagement.
In Japan, major review platform Filmarks shows a rating of 4.4 out of 5, confirming the drama's appeal across Asia.
Unknown Seoul airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM KST on tvN.
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