The Korea Times
Less than a week after its release, "My Royal Nemesis" has emerged as one of Netflix’s most popular non-English titles, rising to No. 1 on the platform’s global chart. The SBS romantic comedy, which premiered Friday, centers on Shin Seo-ri, an unknown actress who becomes possessed by a notorious villainess from Korea’s Joseon era, and her love-hate relationship with Cha Se-gye, a conglomerate heir nicknamed the “monster of capitalism.” Immediately after the release, the drama drew a strong response from overseas viewers. Following the release of its second episode, "My Royal Nemesis" ranked No. 1 on Netflix’s global non-English TV chart and No. 2 on the platform’s overall global TV chart. According to FlixPatrol, the series topped Netflix Korea’s daily Top 10 series chart and landed in the Top 10 in 84 countries and regions, including the United States, Spain, Poland and Japan. It also claimed the No. 1 spot in 24 markets, including Brazil, Taiwan, Qatar, Peru and Singapore, showing the breadth of its overseas popularity. Domestic audiences also showed positive reception.
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