Korean Drama
The latest Netflix drama HELLBOUND is currently a hot topic thanks to its extraordinary story. It tells the story of creatures from another world who condemn humans to hell. This six-episode series promises interesting visuals and a profound message about humanity.
But that's not all, the drama also features various famous Korean stars, such as Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, and Park Jung Min. So, if you haven't had the chance to watch it yet, here are five reasons why Hellbound is worth watching!
1. Entered the Top 10 Netflix list - According to the weekly updated Top 10 Netflix website, HELLBOUND has been watched for a total of 43.48 million hours in the three days since its premiere on November 19th.
In addition, this series has also achieved the top ranking in the list of the 10 most-watched shows in 12 countries, including South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. This has also made it the number one in the Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) Netflix list.
2. Screened at international film festivals - Before its release on Netflix, Hellbound has also successfully attracted international attention through its screenings at various prestigious festivals such as the Busan International Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival.
This series even became the first Korean series to be invited by the Toronto International Film Festival and screened at the event.
3. Adaptation from a popular webtoon - HELLBOUND is an adaptation of the popular webtoon titled The Hellbound by director Yeon Sang Ho and writer Songgot Choi Gyu Seok. Bringing intense themes, dynamic characters, and a story full of surprises, this webtoon was selected by the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency as the Outstanding Webtoon 2020 and received international attention from leading publishers.
Director Yeon and writer Choi collaborated again for the series version, so it's no wonder that HELLBOUND has become one of the most talked-about Netflix shows right now!
4. Deep messages about humanity - HELLBOUND tells the story of supernatural events that cause chaos in society. Through this series, director Yeon showcases his creativity in exploring a world in turmoil and how a group of people react to it, including portraying the dark sides of humanity such as vulnerability and fear.
"I want to raise the question of what it means to be human, by removing all rational thoughts that support society so that they quickly turn into a primitive group," said director Yeon.
5. Talented cast - HELLBOUND is starred by a number of well-known Korean actors as well as promising newcomers, including Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, Park Jeong Min, Won Jin Ah, Yang Ik Joon, Kim Do Yoon, Kim Shin Rok, Ryu Kyun Soo, and Lee Re.
"HELLBOUND is a story about humans, so the actors are a very important factor in telling this story," said the director. Bringing extraordinary abilities, these talented and charismatic actors are ready to captivate audiences worldwide.
So, which reason interests you the most to watch this unique-themed Korean drama? Don't miss the HELLBOUND series, now streaming only on Netflix!
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