[Dispatch=Lee Myung-joo] Netflix series 'True Education' resonated globally. It topped the most-watched titles in its second week of release.
According to the latest Tudum data (as of Aug. 8-14), 'True Education' (written by Lee Nam-gyu, Kim Da-hee, and Moon Jong-ho, directed by Hong Jong-chan) ranked No. 1 on the Global Top 10 Non-English Shows.
It recorded 21.1 million views over the week (views divided by total runtime). This surpassed double the viewership of the top English show (10.1 million views).
The number of countries and regions where it topped the list also expanded compared to the previous week. It reached No. 1 in a total of 46 countries and regions, including South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Turkey.
'True Education' also appeared on the Top 10 list in a total of 91 countries and regions. It gained significant popularity in the United States, the United Kingdom, India, France, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and others.
The work is based on a webtoon of the same name. It tells the story of protagonists helping victims under the assumption that a fictional government agency called the Teachers' Rights Protection Bureau has been established.
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