At this point, it’s pretty much a given that a newK-dramahas serious chances of becoming a hit onNetflix. The streamer has cultivated a loyal fanbase ofSouth Korean entertainmentfans, and a new addition to the catalog is just another piece of evidence that supports that. The new seriesThe Tale of Lady Okhas just debuted on the platform, and it’s already among thetop 10 most-watched non-English seriesof the streamer. According to Netflix itself, the show has accumulated 1.6 million views in just a few days.
The Tale of Lady Okis the kind of story with ramifications you’re able to see from the start. Goo Deok (Lim Ji-yeon) is a slave who has her life completely changed when her village comes under fire — literally. Once she gets rescued from the ordeal, she’s mistaken for Ok Tae-young,a legal expertwho became a beloved figure in Joseon by defending those who had no one to speak for them. She truly develops a personawith a kind heart, but what happens when everyone discovers that her name, identity, and even husband are all fake?
The new K-drama has all the elements you’d expect from an entry in the genre: romance,stunning imagery, a bit of melodrama, and compelling characters. Aside from that,The Tale of Lady Okalso brings to light some themes that are relevant to this day even though the period drama is set in a different century. The story deals with somebuilding blocks of the justice systemand how community members tend to get treated when the people in power abuse their position for their own interests.
K-Dramas Are a Strong Pillar of Netflix
South Korean series are drawing bigger and bigger portions of the public, not only to Netflix but to other streaming platforms as well. Just likeThe Tale of Lady Ok, newK-dramas tend to perform remarkably wellon Netflix, and a new title always pops up when the streaming giant unveils itsmost-watched showsevery week. Aside fromLady Ok, another K-drama is also among the top 10:When The Phone Rings. Other titles have also passed the 1-million-views mark per week, includingRomance in the HouseandLove Next Door.
you may streamThe Tale of Lady Okon Netflix in most regions andon Kocowa in the US.
