‘Made in Korea,’ a coming-of-age film set in South Korea, debuted atop Netflix’s most-watched non-English list globally, recording more than 4.1 million views following its premiere on March 12.
Top 10 regionally
During the March 9–15 viewing period, the release ranked in the Top 10 across 24 countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. ‘Made in Korea’ was the most-watched title in India that week, with 7.7 million hours viewed globally.
Cross-cultural story
The story follows Shenba, a young woman from a small town in Tamil Nadu, played by Priyanka Mohan, who moves to South Korea in pursuit of a long-held dream—only to face challenges as she adapts to a new culture and environment. The slice-of-life narrative explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and lifelong friendship.
“Shenba’s dream of Korea comes from a place of wonder and curiosity. I felt deeply connected to Shenba’s story from the first narration, and being part of this Netflix film makes the journey even more special,” Priyanka Mohan shared in a statement on the role.
Produced by Rise East Entertainment and written and directed by Ra. Karthik, ‘Made In Korea’ stars Priyanka Mohan, Park Hye‑Jin, and No Ho‑jin.
“As we deepen our commitment to the South and continue building a distinctive slate of films and series, we remain focused on stories that are deeply rooted in local culture yet resonate far beyond borders. Made in Korea beautifully brings that vision to life. At its heart is a young girl from a small village in Tamil Nadu whose fascination with Korea shapes her dreams – a deeply human story of aspiration, identity, and belonging,” shares Monika Shergill, Vice-President – Content, Netflix India, in a statement.
