Jang Nara and Nam Ji Hyun's drama "Good Partner" is causing a buzz across Asia!

According to Viu, Asia's leading OTT platform, "Good Partner" soared to #1 in Indonesia and Hong Kong, #2 in Malaysia and Singapore, #5 in Thailand, and #8 in the Philippines for the week of August 19 to August 25. This was the week when episodes 8 and 9 were released.

Even with a three-week break due to the 2024 Paris Olympics, "Good Partner" saw its ratings in Korea jump to around 17%. The drama’s popularity in Indonesia and Hong Kong has also been soaring, landing at the top of the Viu Weekly Chart there.

International media like Hong Kong's Korean Star Daily and Singapore's AsiaOne have featured major interviews with Jang Nara and Nam Ji Hyun, drawing even more attention to the hit series.

Viu, which is based in Hong Kong and offers popular Korean dramas like "Reborn Rich" and "Taxi Driver 2," is making waves across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It’s ranked #2 among Southeast Asia OTT platforms based on user engagement and subscribers.

Recently, Viu also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Creative Content Agency at the International Broadcasting & Video Market (BCWW) in Korea, aiming to boost the global reach and distribution of Korean content.

Along with "Good Partner," Viu is showcasing other Korean dramas like "Cinderella at 2 AM," "Perfect Family," and "DNA Lover."

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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