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The Korean survival shows, including "Culinary Class Wars" and "Physical: 100," are taking global audiences by storm. These captivating Netflix originals offer a thrilling blend of competition, drama, and flavors of culture.ย
Each of them has a unique theme that pits people against each other in a showdown. Such as "The Influencer," tapped into social mediaโs zeitgeist culture by making its contestants compete for attention. "Siren: Survive the Island" and "Physical: 100" set renowned champions into a battle of strength.ย
Meanwhile, "Zombievese" and "The Devil's Plan" combined unique talents to win over global audiences. This trend gained more richness with the success of "Culinary Class Wars," which featured 100 amateur and professional chefs competing for the title of master.
Altogether, these shows have achieved remarkable success and recognition. "Siren: Survive the Island" garnered 11.7 million views in 2023, while "Physical: 100" saw its second season attract 6.1 million views in its debut week.ย
"Zombieverse" premiered in August 2023 and quickly entered Netflix's global top 10 with 14.3 million hours watched, despite mixed reviews. "The Devil's Plan" ranked number one in South Korea and made it to Netflix's Top 10 in 23 countries, earning a season renewal and a Blue Dragon Series Award.ย
Recently, "Culinary Class Wars" became the most popular foreign-language series on Netflix in its first week, with about four million views and presence in the Top 10 lists of 18 countries. All this is possible due to the Korean survival shows' storytelling, casting, and a per
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