Netflix has revealed that approximately 80% of its members worldwide have watched Korean content, highlighting the growing global popularity of K-dramas, Korean films, and entertainment shows.
The streaming platform shared the figure as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations in South Korea, looking back at how Korean entertainment has expanded internationally since Netflix launched its service in the country in 2016.
On October 23, Netflix introduced a special website titled Netflix and Korea: 10 Years, featuring statistics, interviews, and stories about its collaboration with South Korea's entertainment industry.
The anniversary project highlights achievements in content production, filming technology, localization, and the global success of Korean productions.
According to Netflix, more than 200 Korean titles have entered its global Top 10 rankings since the platform introduced its official Tudum Top 10 charts in 2021.
The figures demonstrate how Korean productions have reached audiences far beyond South Korea, with viewers around the world regularly discovering K-dramas, films, and variety shows.
Netflix also revealed that it worked with more than 80 production companies between 2016 and 2025, producing or co-producing over 200 Korean titles.
These projects involved more than 25,000 cast and crew members, along with approximately 70,000 supporting actors and daily production workers.
Filming took place in over 100 cities and towns across South Korea, showing the scale of the platform's production activities over the past decade.
Another major development highlighted by Netflix was the growing number of opportunities for new directors and writers.
According to the company, more than one-third of its Korean original productions released over the past three years were created by debut directors or screenwriters.
Park Yoon Seo, who worked as an assistant director on Kingdom Season 2 before making his directorial debut with Whispering Death, credited Netflix's willingness to support new talent.
He explained, "This challenge was possible because Netflix actively believes in new attempts rather than relying only on familiar names."
Director Kim Hee Jin, who made her feature film directing debut with My Name Is Loh Kiwan, also praised the production support available to emerging filmmakers.
Meanwhile, creators behind several popular Korean productions discussed how streaming platforms have opened the door to different types of storytelling.
Writer Kim Min Seok of Juvenile Justice said Netflix encouraged him to focus on telling meaningful stories rather than worrying too much about international success.
He shared, "What I liked about working with Netflix was that they didn't set limits in advance."
Director Han Jun Hee of D.P. also emphasized the importance of taking creative risks.
He said, "You have to take risks to tell interesting stories."
Netflix highlighted the success of Korean entertainment programs as another important part of its growth.
Productions such as Culinary Class Wars and Single's Inferno were mentioned as examples of how investment in new ideas helped expand the variety of Korean content available to international viewers.
The company also discussed improvements in production technology, including high dynamic range video, visual effects, sound production, and editing.
Nam Na Young, the editor of Squid Game, shared how the series' worldwide popularity brought greater international recognition to Korean production staff, including her experience receiving an Emmy nomination.
Beyond content production, Netflix reported that more than 6,500 people completed its production training and education programs between 2021 and 2025.
These programs were designed to help develop skills among South Korean production professionals and support the next generation of filmmakers and technical workers.
Netflix also emphasized the importance of making Korean content accessible to viewers who speak different languages.
The platform said it has worked with 122 localization partners, including 119 dubbing studios and three subtitle specialists, to help bring Korean productions to global audiences.
Its localization efforts include translating dialogue, adapting titles, and providing accessibility features such as audio descriptions and subtitles for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
These efforts have helped Korean shows reach viewers who might otherwise face language or accessibility barriers.
As Netflix marks a decade of operations in South Korea, its latest figures highlight the global reach Korean entertainment has achieved.
With approximately 80% of worldwide members having watched Korean content and more than 200 Korean titles reaching the global Top 10 since 2021, the company is emphasizing the international appeal of Korean storytelling.
The anniversary also reflects the growth of South Korea's entertainment production industry, from opportunities for new creators to advances in filmmaking and worldwide distribution.
Netflix's latest report shows how Korean content has developed into an important part of its global entertainment offering over the past 10 years.
Netflix has revealed that approximately 80% of its members worldwide have watched Korean content, highlighting the growing global popularity of K-dramas, Korean films, and entertainment shows.
The streaming platform shared the figure as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations in South Korea, looking back at how Korean entertainment has expanded internationally since Netflix launched its service in the country in 2016.
On October 23, Netflix introduced a special website titled Netflix and Korea: 10 Years, featuring statistics, interviews, and stories about its collaboration with South Korea's entertainment industry.
The anniversary project highlights achievements in content production, filming technology, localization, and the global success of Korean productions.
According to Netflix, more than 200 Korean titles have entered its global Top 10 rankings since the platform introduced its official Tudum Top 10 charts in 2021.
The figures demonstrate how Korean productions have reached audiences far beyond South Korea, with viewers around the world regularly discovering K-dramas, films, and variety shows.
Netflix also revealed that it worked with more than 80 production companies between 2016 and 2025, producing or co-producing over 200 Korean titles.
These projects involved more than 25,000 cast and crew members, along with approximately 70,000 supporting actors and daily production workers.
Filming took place in over 100 cities and towns across South Korea, showing the scale of the platform's production activities over the past decade.
Another major development highlighted by Netflix was the growing number of opportunities for new directors and writers.
According to the company, more than one-third of its Korean original productions released over the past three years were created by debut directors or screenwriters.
Park Yoon Seo, who worked as an assistant director on Kingdom Season 2 before making his directorial debut with Whispering Death, credited Netflix's willingness to support new talent.
He explained, "This challenge was possible because Netflix actively believes in new attempts rather than relying only on familiar names."
Director Kim Hee Jin, who made her feature film directing debut with My Name Is Loh Kiwan, also praised the production support available to emerging filmmakers.
Meanwhile, creators behind several popular Korean productions discussed how streaming platforms have opened the door to different types of storytelling.
Writer Kim Min Seok of Juvenile Justice said Netflix encouraged him to focus on telling meaningful stories rather than worrying too much about international success.
He shared, "What I liked about working with Netflix was that they didn't set limits in advance."
Director Han Jun Hee of D.P. also emphasized the importance of taking creative risks.
He said, "You have to take risks to tell interesting stories."
Netflix highlighted the success of Korean entertainment programs as another important part of its growth.
Productions such as Culinary Class Wars and Single's Inferno were mentioned as examples of how investment in new ideas helped expand the variety of Korean content available to international viewers.
The company also discussed improvements in production technology, including high dynamic range video, visual effects, sound production, and editing.
Nam Na Young, the editor of Squid Game, shared how the series' worldwide popularity brought greater international recognition to Korean production staff, including her experience receiving an Emmy nomination.
Beyond content production, Netflix reported that more than 6,500 people completed its production training and education programs between 2021 and 2025.
These programs were designed to help develop skills among South Korean production professionals and support the next generation of filmmakers and technical workers.
Netflix also emphasized the importance of making Korean content accessible to viewers who speak different languages.
The platform said it has worked with 122 localization partners, including 119 dubbing studios and three subtitle specialists, to help bring Korean productions to global audiences.
Its localization efforts include translating dialogue, adapting titles, and providing accessibility features such as audio descriptions and subtitles for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
These efforts have helped Korean shows reach viewers who might otherwise face language or accessibility barriers.
As Netflix marks a decade of operations in South Korea, its latest figures highlight the global reach Korean entertainment has achieved.
With approximately 80% of worldwide members having watched Korean content and more than 200 Korean titles reaching the global Top 10 since 2021, the company is emphasizing the international appeal of Korean storytelling.
The anniversary also reflects the growth of South Korea's entertainment production industry, from opportunities for new creators to advances in filmmaking and worldwide distribution.
Netflix's latest report shows how Korean content has developed into an important part of its global entertainment offering over the past 10 years.
