It is no exaggeration to say that "Business Proposal" is the hottest TV series in the first quarter of 2022. Although the script is not new, the cast does not have any A-list stars, but the film has received great responses. active throughout the broadcast journey, not only in Korea but also abroad.

In addition to the innocent praise online, the success of "Business Proposal" also brings a lot of financial benefits to quite a few big companies, especially Netflix, Kakao, and Cross Pictures, which have participated in the production. export and stream "Business Proposal".

According to a March 31 report by FlixPatrol, a global rating site, "Business Proposal" took the top 1 spot on Netflix in 21 countries on March 24, the most impressive achievement during its broadcast. First 10 episodes. The series also ranked first in the non-English drama category during the last 2 weeks of March, also on this online distribution platform.

Kakao Entertainment is also enjoying the benefits of unexpected success through the global release of "Business Proposal". This is because overseas fans are flocking to Kakao's webtoon and web novel platform, Kakao Page to read the original story.

According to Kakao Entertainment, "Business Proposal" webtoon series has already been completed, but the platform has decided to re-release the series so that fans can read it while the series airs. In Thailand, the number of views has increased 10 times compared to before the broadcast, and 13 times in Indonesia - Taiwan. Of course, "Business Proposal"has also become Kakao's most-read webtoon today.

In Japan, sales of Piccoma, a webtoon and web novel service company run by Kakao Japan, doubled soon after the series aired.

Cross Pictures, the company involved in the production of the movie "Business Proposal", is also receiving a lot of money.

Cross Pictures is a film production company in which Kakao Page invested 5.8 billion KRW (about 109 billion VND) in 2020 to buy back a 49% stake. Based on the film production background of Cross Pictures, Kakao Page has invested ambitiously to produce a TV blockbuster of its own.

And "Business Proposal" is one of the first successes of this synergy.

Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.

The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.

With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.

The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.

The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.

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