The tvN drama 'Love Next Door' is making waves, debuting at 5th place on Netflix's Global Non-English Top 10.

From August 12 to August 18, 'Love Next Door' (directed by Yoo Je-won, written by Shin Ha-eun, produced by Studio Dragon and The Modori) secured a spot in the Top 5 just two days after its premiere.

Global OTT platform FlixPatrol reports that 'Love Next Door' has hit the Top 10 in 75 countries, including major ones like the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Canada, and Australia.

The romantic comedy, which follows a woman's life upended by her mother’s friend’s son, has struck a chord with viewers.

The second episode of the show recorded an average rating of 6.7% and a peak of 7.8% in the Seoul metropolitan area, with nationwide averages of 6.0% and peaks of 6.9%. It topped its time slot across both cable and general programming channels.

In August’s 3rd week, the show also ranked 2nd in the TV-OTT integrated buzz rankings by Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex. Jung So-min led the cast buzz rankings, followed by Jung Hae-in.

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At a recent press conference for the new KBS Joy drama Sorry Not Sorry, actress Gong Min Jung made a surprising announcement that caught everyone off guard.

On December 2, during the production event for the romantic comedy, Gong Min Jung revealed, "I am currently pregnant, and childbirth is just around the corner," leaving the audience in shock.

The news was shared after host Oh Hyo Joo mentioned that Gong Min Jung had something special to announce.

Gong Min Jung then took the microphone and surprised everyone, saying, "Just like my character, I am currently pregnant and expecting soon."

She went on to explain, “After announcing my marriage, I found out I was pregnant, and it made choosing new projects a bit tricky. Originally, my character in Sorry Not Sorry wasn’t pregnant, but the production team kindly changed the role for me.”

The actress shared her deep connection to her character, Choi Hana, saying, "I really empathized with her, and adding the pregnancy aspect made me feel like I could truly represent the experiences of a mother. That’s when I decided to join the project."

She ended her announcement by thanking everyone for their support, saying, "Thanks to everyone’s consideration, I’m filming in a stable and enjoyable environment. Although this is a sudden announcement, I hope you’ll see it positively."

Gong Min Jung plays alongside Jeon So Min, who stars as Ji Song Yi in Sorry Not Sorry. The drama follows Ji Song Yi, a single woman facing tough times after a breakup, dealing with a mortgage and balancing multiple jobs.

The drama also stars Jang Hee Ryung, Choi Daniel, and Kim Moo Jin. Sorry Not Sorry premieres on December 5, airing every Thursday at 9 PM.

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