The global entertainment service Netflix series Dear Hongrang has reached 3rd place in the global TOP 10 series (non-English) category and has unveiled previously unreleased stills.

The mystery melodrama Dear Hongrang, in its second week of release, records 3,500,000 total viewership (the number of views divided by the total running time of the work), maintaining its rising popularity as it climbs to 3rd place in the global TOP 10 series (non-English). It has topped the lists in a total of 40 countries including Brazil, Peru, Greece, Morocco, India, Malaysia, Thailand, and New Caledonia, highlighting its growing appeal. Domestic and international viewers have noted, "It feels like drinking delicious poison. The visual beauty was great from the first scene to the end, and the natural light was stunning," (X tyang*******), "I’m repeating episodesㅠ The acting is great, the visuals are amazing, the OST is good, and everything is perfect," (YouTube _nong****), "It's amazing to see action and an OST like this in a historical drama, making it an unmatched experience," (Watchapedia Muk*), "Each episode has a cliffhanger, so there’s no time to get bored, and it's definitely worth a binge-watch," (IMDb Anl***), "Dear Hongrang holds deeper and richer hidden meanings, unlike the typical fast-paced Korean dramas. It immerses the audience by peeling away the layers of emotions of the characters," (IMDb navan**********), praising the outstanding performances of the actors that enhance engagement and provide a multi-faceted enjoyment.

The unveiled previously unreleased stills capture the deep narrative and emotional lines of the characters in Dear Hongrang. In the stills of 'Hongrang' (Lee Jae-wook) and 'Jaei' (Jo Bo-ah), the relationship that begins with caution and suspicion gradually grows closer, and the process of an unknown attraction transforming into love is delicately revealed. The two sharing a horse, leaning on each other, and kissing indicates the depth of their feelings and evokes a poignant longing. Meanwhile, the stills of 'Hongrang' revealing his true identity facing off against the snow woman recalls the dramatic swordplay action scenes in the series. On the other hand, the stills of 'Mujin' (Jung Ga-ram), who is in conflict with others, show that his desire to protect the position of 'Minsangdan' has grown, revealing another darker side compared to the beginning of the series, igniting interest. The character 'Minyeonui' (Um Ji-won), the actual owner of 'Minsangdan', leaves a strong impression as she reveals twisted maternal love and ambition behind her graceful demeanor. The stills of 'Simyeolguk' (Park Byeong-eun) exude a heavy gaze and atmosphere, showing hidden ambitions for his status and success. The stills of 'Hanpyeongdaegun' (Kim Jae-wook) in a mysterious atmosphere remind viewers once again of Kim Jae-wook's overwhelming charisma along with his obsession with art and desire for beauty. Thus, Dear Hongrang, entwined with complex emotions and relationships from tender love to tension, offers an immersive experience that captivates the audience.

In its second week of release, continuing its global popularity, the mystery melodrama Dear Hongrang has been streaming exclusively on Netflix.

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