Sweet Korean romance dramas are gaining popularity as they enter the world's top 10 one after another.

According to "FlixPatrol", an online content service ranking site on March 4, SBS drama "A Business Proposal" ranked 9th in the world in the Netflix TV program category as of the previous day.

Starring Kim Se Jeong and Ahn Hyo Seop, "A Business Proposal" is a drama based on popular web novels and webtoons, and is a romance that unfolds when ordinary office worker Shin Ha Ri (played by Kim Se Jeong) faces the company's representative Kang Tae Moo (Ahn Hyo Seop).

In terms of country rankings, it is gaining popularity mainly in Asia, ranking 1st in Indonesia and the Philippines and second in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It was 3rd place in Korea.

If genres such as Netflix's original series "Squid Game" and "All of Us Are Dead" received explosive attention around the world, romance dramas released simultaneously on Korean broadcasters and Netflix are steadily loved in Asia.

JTBC drama "Thirty Nine" starring Son Ye Jin, which recently started, ranked 8th in the world on the 25th of last month, while tvN drama "Twenty Five Twenty One", starring Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk, also ranked 10th on the 1st of March.

Prior to this, romance dramas such as "Hometown Cha Cha Cha", "The King's Affection", and "Our Beloved Summer" were consistently ranked in the top 10, revealing the potential of Korean romance dramas.

Meanwhile, as of the previous day, "All of Us Are Dead" ranked 6th, and "Juvenile Justice" starring Kim Hye Soo ranked 7th.

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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