“KPop Demon Hunters” has raised the already fervent Hallyu wave, especially in the Philippines, since its premiere on June 20. The Korean-American animated film has sent explosive ripples worldwide, dominating Netflix ranks and music charts—and making history. “The Philippines loves Korea. That’s why it’s a hit,” Jacqueline Alvarez, a Filipino working mom, said of the...
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A deeper look into ‘Squid Game’ (Season 2)
The sequel of the hit Korean television series “Squid Game” has drawn positive feedback from fans worldwide since it was released on Netflix last Dec. 26. It made its way to the Netflix Global Top 10 with more than 68 million views and ranked No. 1 in 92 countries, breaking the record for most views for a...
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Netflix’s ‘Chef Chico’ offers delicious viewing experience
“Replacing Chef Chico” is a taste test of how far Filipino creatives can satisfy the international audience. And from the rave reviews and positive feedback it has been receiving since it was released globally last Nov. 24, it looks like the first Filipino-produced series on Netflix has passed the test. As of this writing, the...
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As Netflix loses subscribers, rivalry intensifies in streaming game
Keyboard warriors took to the Internet when news broke two weeks ago that Netflix lost thousands of subscribers in the first three months of 2022, and will further lose two million subscribers in the next three months to July. The last time this happened was 11 years ago when Netflix lost one million subscribers because...