Regardless that Netflix has turn into the go-to streaming platform for Ok-drama followers, different streaming giants are lastly catching as much as the truth that South Korean collection have the potential to draw an entire new slate of viewers. And it occurs fairly quick: Disney+’s new Ok-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, for instance, has simply reached the milestone of turning into one of many most-watched titles on the platform. The interval drama facilities round a younger lady who’s born within the Nineteen Fifties with a expertise for singing however is harshly reprimanded by her mom.

Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born is led by Kim Tae-ri, a South Korean actor who took the world by storm after she starred in The Handmaiden — which is taken into account a twisty thriller that normally ranks excessive among the many finest titles that the nation has produced. It was directed by world-renowned filmmaker Park Chan-Wook. After that, Kim starred in acclaimed TV collection equivalent to Akgwi, Mr. Sunshine and, most notably, Twenty-5 Twenty-One. The forged of Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born additionally options Shin Ye-eun (The Glory), Ra Mi-ran (Trustworthy Candidate), Jung Eun-chae (Dr. Frost) and Kim Yoon-hye (Taking pictures Stars).

The brand new Ok-drama is one more instance that followers of South Korean tales do not essentially search for probably the most twisty and action-packed story to look at, however somewhat those during which you will get simply invested within the characters and the world they inhabit. The battle of Yoon Jeong-nyeon (Kim) is fairly easy: she needs to make one of the best of her expertise and comply with her dream. On the identical time, it is easy to know why her mom would oppose it. Within the context of the collection, Korean society is contemporary out of a conflict, which means that pursuing a profession in arts might lead to much more monetary battle.

Ok-Dramas Are Far From The Shallow Now

It is fairly straightforward to know why Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born acquired the very acquainted subtitle abroad. Each the collection and the film A Star Is Born helmed by Barbra Streisand (after which Girl Gaga within the remake) discuss a younger lady who’s led to consider she would not have what it takes to excel at her artwork — however she decides to go for it anyway. In each circumstances, believing within the dream is worth it, however we’re additionally reminded that you simply do must sacrifice rather a lot if you wish to discover your skills.

Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born reached #10 among the many most-watched titles on Disney+, which means that this previous week the Ok-drama had related numbers to different extra well-known titles equivalent to Agatha All Alongside, The Previous Man and even cartoon collection Bluey. For Ok-drama followers, this is good news, as a result of it alerts to Disney+ and different streamers that viewers will present up each time a brand new Ok-drama hits, and it would not matter on which platform.

You’ll be able to stream all twelve episodes from Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born on Disney+ now.

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