Studio Dragon Dominates November Drama Scene: 'Typhoon Inc.' Takes No. 1, 'Dear X' Second, 'Sculpture City' Third

Studio Dragon, a renowned producer of K-dramas, is making waves by sweeping the drama buzz rankings for the first week of November. The company's productions tvN's 'Typhoon Inc.' secured the top spot, TVING's original 'Dear X' landed in second place, and Disney+'s original series 'Sculpture City' claimed third.

'Typhoon Inc.' has maintained its #1 position in buzz for three consecutive weeks. Set against the backdrop of the 1997 IMF crisis, the drama follows the arduous growth journey of rookie trading firm president Kang Tae-poong (Lee Joon-ho). The series has resonated deeply with viewers, achieving a personal best viewership rating of 10.6% nationwide. Furthermore, it has entered Netflix's Global Top 10 series (Non-English) for four consecutive weeks, gaining popularity overseas.

'Dear X,' noted for its bold subject matter and delicate direction, ranked second in buzz. The gripping plot, unpredictable twists, and flawless performances by the cast, including Kim Yoo-jung, have significantly heightened viewer immersion. The series has stirred up a global sensation, topping the HBO Max TV Shows category in seven countries including Hong Kong, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and ranking #1 on Viki in the US and Canada. It also climbed to third place on Disney+ in Japan.

Disney+'s original series 'Sculpture City' also made a strong debut, landing in third place in buzz rankings during its premiere week. Starring Ji Chang-wook and Do Kyung-soo, 'Sculpture City' is generating buzz as a high-quality genre piece showcasing impressive scale and polished action. As of the 9th, it ranked fourth worldwide on Disney+ and took the top spot in both South Korea and Taiwan.

The success of these dramas has also propelled their lead actors up the popularity charts. According to the first week of November buzz rankings for TV-OTT integrated cast members, Ji Chang-wook from 'Sculpture City' ranked first, Kim Yoo-jung from 'Dear X' second, and Lee Joon-ho and Kim Min-ha from 'Typhoon Inc.' secured third and fourth place, respectively, demonstrating a complete sweep.

A Studio Dragon representative stated, "Beyond their high buzz, these three works hold significant meaning for their detailed historical accuracy reflecting the 90s era ('Typhoon Inc.'), their daring genre exploration ('Dear X'), and their successful transmedia case from film to series ('Sculpture City'). We will continue to strive for the production of well-made works with fresh 소재s and new narrative approaches."

Korean netizens are reacting enthusiastically, with comments like "Studio Dragon is truly amazing! They've taken over the November drama scene," "All three dramas are so fun, it's a happy dilemma choosing what to watch," and "What's with the lineup of Lee Joon-ho, Kim Yoo-jung, and Ji Chang-wook? Their acting is as reliable as ever."