AnotherNetflixK-drama has become a global hit.The platform retained its status as a powerhouse for Korean contentwith the runaway success ofSquid Game, Hwang Dong-hyuk’s psychological thriller that became a global phenomenon upon its release in 2021 and is set to return for its final season this summer.Korean thrillers have thrivedon Netflix, with notable hits likeMoney Heist: Korea,the zombie apocalypse seriesAll of Us Are Dead, and the dark-fantasy seriesHellbound,continuing to captivate global audiences with their own gripping narratives and intense action.
Now,Netflix’s K-drama slate for 2025continues with its thrilling additions, including the upcoming seriesKarma,starringSquid Game’s Park Hae-soo. Based on a popular Kakao Webtoon, the series will follow six individuals whose lives become dangerously entangled through a web of greed, betrayal, and fate. Meanwhile, a feature-length psychological thriller fromTrain to Busandirector andHellboundco-creator Yeon Sang-ho has recently climbed the global charts upon its release on March 21,offering a chilling blend of mystery and faith.
Revelations Becomes A Global Netflix Hit
The K-Drama Ranks 1st For This Week
Revelationshas become a global hit on Netflix since its March 21 debut. Directed by Yeon, the thrilling K-drama follows Pastor Sung Min-chan (Ryu Jun-yeol), who becomes convinced that a man named Yang-rae is responsible for his son’s disappearance. As he embarks on a relentless pursuit of the truth, Detective Lee Yeon-hee (Shin Hyun-been) investigates the same man in a missing persons case, leading to an unpredictable confrontation.Revelationshas garnered a 69% score on Rotten Tomatoeswith 13 critical reviews and a haunting look at the dangers of unrelenting faith.
Now, Yeon’s latest film onNetflixhas become a global hit.Revelationsranks first on the platform’s Global Top 10 non-English movies for the week of March 17 through March 23 in 39 countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Morocco, Hong Kong, Japan, and Thailand. The film has amassed 5.7 million views this week and ranks aboveCounterattack, Delicious,Little Siberia,Officer On Duty,In Youth We Trust,Dragon,Emergency,Azaad,Demon City.
Our Take On Revelation’s Netflix Success
A Bold New Direction For Yeon Sang-ho
Yeon takes a bold step withRevelations, moving away from his usual themes to explore a grounded, faith-driven thriller. The premise is intriguing, and the execution delivers moments of genuine tension.
Revelations Ending Explained: What Happened To A-yeong?
Netflix’s new South Korean thriller, Revelations, tells a twisted tale of an inspired pastor, a traumatized detective, and a misunderstood criminal.
However, while the film is entertaining, it might lack the staying power of Yeon’s previous hits,likeTrain to BusanandPsychokinesis,which boast a 95% and 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes respectively. Fans of psychological thrillers are sure to enjoy the ride thatRevelationsoffers, but it remains to be seen how it will stand out in Netflix’s growing catalog of Korean thrillers.
