The Next Blockbuster After “Moving”: The Most-Watched Korean Drama On Disney+ This Year
On December 20, Disney+ announced that “Light Shop” recorded the highest viewership among all Korean original content released this year.
This achievement draws attention as it follows the massive success of last year’s hit series “Moving”.
“Light Shop”, released sequentially from December 4 to 18, unfolds its story in a light shop located at the end of a dark alley, the only space that radiates light in the area.
The visitors to the shop each harbor secrets, and as their stories unravel, the narrative becomes increasingly tense and gripping.
The series is based on the webtoon of the same name by Kang Full, who also participated in the screenplay, preserving the original’s emotions and messages.
The webtoon, which debuted in August 2011 and concluded in December of the same year, gained popularity for its fresh concept and eerie atmosphere.
The drama adaptation stays true to the webtoon’s unique traits while enhancing its genre appeal with visually striking direction.
Director Kim Hee-won, a former actor, delivered a distinctive directorial style that effectively translated the webtoon’s emotions and suspense into a cinematic experience.
The stellar cast, including Ju Ji-hoon, Park Bo-young, Kim Seol-hyun, Bae Seong-woo, Uhm Tae-goo, Lee Jung-eun and Kim Min-ha, elevated the drama’s quality. Their passionate performances deepened viewers’ immersion in the story.
The series has received rave reviews from domestic and international viewers thanks to its unique genre charm and its moving, twist-filled narrative.
Ju Ji-hoon and Park Bo-young play pivotal roles, driving the story, while Kim Seol-hyun, Bae Seong-woo and Uhm Tae-goo bring depth to their respective characters with their stellar acting.
A Disney+ representative commented, “‘Light Shop’ reaffirms the global competitiveness of Korean content following ‘Moving’. We plan to continue producing high-quality original Korean content in the future.”
On a Naver open chat group with around 900,000 participants, viewers shared their thoughts, “Kang Full’s worldview is truly incredible”, “I cried my eyes out watching it”, “Kang Full is a genius”…
“Light Shop” goes beyond its intriguing plot, delving into the complex inner worlds and conflicts of its characters and portraying a variety of human relationships, capturing the hearts of many viewers.
