The teen mystery crime K-drama "Hierarchy," set in an elite high school, has become a global sensation on Netflix, topping the platform's Global Top 10 (Non-English) category for almost three weeks.
The series, which premiered on June 7, 2024, follows a new student's quest to uncover the truth behind his twin brother's death amidst the students' power struggles and social issues.
"Hierarchy" accumulated 6.3 million total views from June 10-16, according to Netflix's Global Top 10 (Non-English) category.
Despite controversies over script loopholes, violence, and inappropriate content, the show attracted audiences with its young cast, and stunning visuals.
A rookie cast including Roh Jeong-eui, Lee Chae-min, and Kim Jae-won has been praised for their performances.
Fans anticipate a potential sequel due to the intriguing finale and story developments.
Sources: Times of India, KDramaStars, Collider, ABS-CBN News, ComingSoon, Lao Dong, AllKPop, Korea Times, and Yonhap News.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
