Which Netflix's original drama generated more buzz?

 

A. Kingdom

Season 1 - Released January 25, 2019

Season 2 - Released March 13, 2020

B. The Glory

Part 1 - Released December 30, 2022

Part 2 - Released March 10, 2023

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Although the timing of the two dramas is different, apart from the unbeatable Squid Game, I think Kingdom and The Glory are the two top contenders for second place.

Both dramas received positive reactions domestically and internationally.

Kingdom brought in a lot of new Netflix subscribers and The Glory generated buzz for bringing up social issues and having iconic lines.

Though they aired at different times, they seem to have a similar vibe.

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Some argue that comparing Kingdom, one of Netflix's early hits, to The Glory, which came out after Squid Game became a global phenomenon is fair. But the fact that many people subscribed to Netflix just to watch Kingdom means that it was incredibly popular at the time. It was impossible not to hear people around you talk about Kingdom.

theqoo

-Even though I discovered Netflix because of Kingdom, it's The Glory...

-I subscribed to Netflix to watch Kingdom. The Glory is not interesting enough for me to watch.

-Even though The Glory seems more popular in South Korea... Kingdom is more globally known, I guess?

-For me, it's Kingdom. But if we're talking about the viewers' responses, it's The Glory.

-I haven’t watched either, but the people around me talk about The Glory more.

-Personally, it's Kingdom for me. But the answer here is obviously The Glory.

-I heard more about The Glory, but I enjoyed Kingdom more.

-Huh? Isn't it obviously The Glory? Aren't there a lot of people who haven't watched Kingdom?

-I like Kingdom better, but The Glory seems to have generated more buzz.

-The Glory. I haven't watched Kingdom.

-Was Kingdom really that popular? I personally like Kingdom more, but it felt more like word-of-mouth kind of buzz, while The Glory was something everyone was talking about.

-I first heard about Netflix because of Kingdom, but I didn’t watch it since zombie genres aren’t my thing.

-Kingdom was the reason Netflix became popular in Korea, so it's hard to compare.

-I subscribed to Netflix because of Kingdom.

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Im Jiyeon❤️Lee Dohyun confirm that they're dating... "Currently getting to know each other with positive feelings"

 

Im Jiyeon's agency, Artist Company, on the 1st said, "The two of them started out as close work colleagues. They are currently getting to know each other with positive feelings. We will be grateful if you kindly support their relationship"

theqoo

-Congratulations, Yeonjin-ah

-What??? This was real??? I thought it was some April's fool prank...

-Hul... They're really datingㅋㅋㅋ They had great chemistry in the show as well. This is very fascinating.

-Dispatch should've let them date quietly in peace... Oh Gosh...

-So you're telling me this was not April's fool prank...? Like... Really....?

-No wonder why they had such great chemistryㅋㅋㅋ Congratulations...

-Oh... I don't think I can finish watching the drama thenㅜㅜ This ruins the way I feel about the drama. Anyway, congratulations.

-Whoa... Yeonjin won in the endㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Congratulations...

-This is unbelievable. I thought they wouldn't say anything about the rumors, but they confirmed it in the end. Congratulations!

-Bravo Park Yeonjin!!!

-I only laughed and brushed it off when I first heard about it because I'm fully aware that today is April's fool. I didn't expect this to be realㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-My dream is to be you, Yeonjin-ah...

-No wonder why they look so good together...

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The price of the outfits that Park Yeonjin wears in The Glory

 

Dint Red long one piece = 138,700 KRW (107.94 USD)

Zara jacket that Kate Middleton was seen wearing too in 2020 = 14 USD

Umer Matilda Jacket = 164,000 KRW (127.63 USD)

Dint blue blouse = 89,000 KRW (69.26 USD)

Green gradation one piece = 60,000 KRW (46.69 USD)

theqoo

-They all look like they're from high-end luxury brands, though... Wowㅋㅋㅋ

-I thought everything she wears is from high-end luxury brands... 

-Whoa... I thought her outfits were all really expensive

-I had no idea Yeonjin was that humble...

-You're telling me her outfits are not from luxury brands??@_@

-Her stylist did an amazing jobㅋㅋㅋㅋ She looks really good in those outfits

-She looks gorgeous in anything she wears...

-Whoa... I was wrong to blame my outfits all this time. I am the one to blameㅠㅠ

-Looks like Im Jiyeon is really tall, then. Outfits from Dint don't look good in short people.

-Ah... I guess this is exactly why I should lose weight...

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The middle-aged cast version of The Glory

I saw this post on a The Glory-related video and I think it sounds so legit, so I looked it up 

'Who else here thinks that Im Jiyeon reminds them of Go Hyunjung? If the casts of The Glory were older, I'm sure Go Hyunjung will play the role of Park Yeonjin'

Moon Dongeun - Lee Young Ae

Park Yeonjin - Go Hyunjung

Lee Sara - Jin Seoyeon

Choi Hyejeong - Oh Nara

'Could Hyeon-nam even be a spy if she was that oldㅋㅋㅋ I don't think she even needs to get rid of her husband because he'd be dead at that point'

'Go Hyunjung... That's crazy'

'Whoa... I'm dying to see the combination of Lee Youngae and Go Hyunjung. That would be the most legendary drama ever if it existed'

'Looks like people are having a lot of fun with The Glory. Just how many versions did people already made up at this point'

'That comment saying Hyeon-nam's husband would be dead at that point is so freaking funnyㅋㅋㅋ'

theqoo

-I want to see Lee Young Ae and Go Hyunjung in one drama. Make this possible.

-I think this would be really good... Please make this possible

-Park Sangwon as Ha Doyoung...

-I personally think Kim Hyesoo would nail Hyejeong's role, though...

-Whoa... I have to admit that I really want to see Go Hyunjung acting as Park Yeonjin...

-I think Kim Sungryung will suit Hyejeong's role really well...

-Na Moonhe will suit Hyeon-nam's role really well...

-If Park Yeonjin's role was played by Go Hyunjung, I don't think she'd stumble down even if she loses everything she hasㅋㅋ

-This is crazy. Can we have the older version of The Glory please?

-Lee Young Ae and Go Hyunjung will absolutely look good together in a dramaㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-First of all, I think Lee Young Ae will suit Moon Dongeun's role really well...

-If they were going to make this version, I think they would have to change Hyeon-nam's back story completelyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Whoa... The person who came up with this line up should be given an award...

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Eng-dubbed version of The Glory swallowed up Song Hyekyo

 

🇯🇵 : 화이토 바쿠욘진!!! 욘진 각코이!!!
🇺🇸 : 렛츠기빗업폴 연진!!! 유아쏘인크레더블 연진아!!! pic.twitter.com/PpncJEJIQs

— 고료소리질러 (@spacce_error) March 14, 2023

The dubbed version still goes with 'Yeonjin-ah', but it sounds very naturalㅋㅋㅋㅋ

theqoo 

-Hul, I had no idea there were dubbed versions...

-Both the Japanese and English dubbed versions saved the sarcasm really wellㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Hul, that's amazingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ The dubbed versions sound really natural

-For a second, I thought the dubbed version was in Koreanㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The tone in the English dubbed version sounds so similar to Song Hyekyo's. I'd believe it if someone told me Song Hyekyo dubbed that dialogue herself.

-Is the dubber Korean?? The way she says 'Yeonjin-ah' sounds very natural. Not to mention that the tone is also very similar.

-Why does she say 'Yeonjin-ah' if she's speaking in English, by the way?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-That sounds like Song Hyekyo speaking English...

-The Japanese dubbed version sounds very cringey to me but the English dubbed version totally nails itㅋㅋㅋ It sounds really natural...

-Are you sure that's not Song Hyekyo?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Maybe the dubber is actually Korean??

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The topless scene in The Glory

 Why are there a lot of people who think the scene was unnecessary? 

It's not just the typical topless scene. In the show, Choi Hyejeong is a character who's described as conceited and the only thing she can be proud of is her breast. That topless scene shows that she feels superior because of it. 

Have they considered the producer's intention behind that scene before saying things like this?

'When will Korean men producers stop assaulting rookie actresses by adding unnecessary nude scenes only because they want to see their breasts?'

pann

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1. [+459][-250] Frankly speaking, that scene was not that necessary... Not to the point they had to add CG to isㅋㅋ

2. [+265][-7] Stop saying only Twitter users think so. Just until yesterday, I saw a lot of similar posts here in Pannㅋ

3. [+220][-4] I don't think Twitter users are the ones to blame here. I saw a lot of similar posts here in Pannㅋㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+217][-29] I think they could've just cut the scene to where she takes off the shirt and throws it to Park Yeonjin. They didn't need to show her breast, filming it from different angles. Did they really need to film her breast so closely to show how proud she is of her breast? Was that really necessary? She portrays the 'crazy bitch' role well enough already. I personally think that topless scene wasn't necessary. 

5. [+136][-87] I seriously don't get people who think that way

6. [+115][-88] There are a lot of freaks in Twitter

7. [+89][-13] The context of that scene --> Park Yeonjin: I was the one who bought that shirt of his that you're wearing right now (You broke bitchㅋㅋ I'm the woman who picks and buys things he owns. The only thing you can be proud of is your body, we're not in the same level). Choi Hyejeong: Ah really? You take it, then (You're right, the only thing I can be proud of is my body. Wanna see it? It's to die for, right? Jeon Jaejoon is mine). That's exactly why the topless scene was necessary. 

8. [+76][-18] That tweet is right. Producers are men of power. There are a lot of rookie actresses overseas who have to film nude scene for validation. There are also a lot of people who want to see those rookie actresses' nudes. Sexual assault and harassment often take place on filming set. Was that necessary? I think they could've delivered their intention in a whole different way

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'The Glory' Cha Jooyoung talks about her topless scene, "My body+CG+a double, I didn't hesitate at all"

 Q: There are rumors that you used CG and a double in the topless scene

A: I've been waiting for this day to come. I finally can speak up regarding this matter. I had a lot of discussions with the script-writers and the producer, there are 'fixed' scenes that I had to film the moment I decided to play the role of Hyejeong. I personally think these scenes are very important. In the series, Hyejeong had a breast augmentation. Since I have never gotten one in real life, we used CG for the breast part. However, I exposed a lot of my skin in that scene, too. We had the double prepared, CG prepared, and also myself prepared. I put my heart and soul into all the important parts in the second part of the series. I did have concerns about filming it because it's not just your typical topless scene. We used a double for the shower scene. However, in the scene where Hyejeong took off her shirt, that was my body and a little bit of CG on top of it. 

Q: What do you feel after the scene was aired?

A: It raised a huge question mark for myself. I had to gain weight for the show and I looked different from how I usually looked. I wasn't burdened by that, but there are some points that I felt I could've done better. 

Q: That scene quickly became an issue after it aired. Do you regret it?

A: I personally think I did what I had to do. That scene and that role were crucial. 

Q: Were there moments when you hesitated about the role after you read the script?

A: No at all. I personally think that scene was very crucial for Hyejeong's role. Hyejeong is a character who doesn't have anything else besides her body. She is always belittled and looked down by her friends, but she had nothing to lose in that scene. We all thought Hyejeong was very cool in that scene. The whole crew was very considerate as well. 

theqoo

-That scene describes Hyejeong really well...

-I don't think we have to worry about actresses filming nude scenesㅋㅋㅋ I'm sure they already think thoroughly before taking the role, they're not kids afterallㅋㅋ

-I personally hate nude scenes, but I think that scene is very crucial for Hyejeong's role...

-She said, 'I've been waiting for this day to come'. Why does that sound so funny to me? Imagine how frustrated she must've been, she wanted to let all people knowㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I love how she nailed this whole interview like a girlboss she is

-That scene was very crucial for Hyejeong's role. That was the first time she tried to stand up against Park Yeonjin. I can totally understand why she took off that clothes with no doubt there.

-I seriously still don't understand why that scene became so controversial...

-I was f*cking amazed by that scene. Not because of her nude, but because of her attitude towards Yeonjin. 

-She sounds very smart. It really shows how much she adores her role as Hyejeong. 

-Hul... I had no idea that was CG

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