Ju Ji Hoon and Choo Young Woo’s "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" Beats "Squid Game" and Takes Netflix Global 2nd Place - Here’s Why Everyone’s Talking About It
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call has officially become the talk of the town during the Lunar New Year holiday, securing an impressive second place globally on Netflix’s series chart!
According to FlixPatrol, a global OTT ranking site, on January 31, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call earned 615 points, ranking second in the world for series popularity. The show took the top spot in 19 countries, including South Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and more, while also landing in ninth place in the U.S.
Netflix shared that The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call had a massive 4.7 million views from January 20 to 26, based on the total viewing time. The show came in second place behind Night Agent Season 2, with Squid Game Season 2 in third and the popular U.S. drama XO, Kitty in fourth.
Starring Ju Ji Hoon, Choo Young Woo, and Ha Young, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call tells the gripping story of Baek Kang Hyuk (played by Ju Ji Hoon), a genius surgeon who arrives at a failing trauma center and works relentlessly to save lives. Based on a hit webtoon, the drama has captured audiences worldwide with its thrilling and fresh storyline.
What’s made The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call such a hit? The intense, no-holds-barred performance of Baek Kang Hyuk and the trauma team’s unyielding drive to save their patients during critical moments have given viewers plenty of action-packed moments, making hearts race.
The vibrant performances of the cast have also been praised for bringing the characters to life in such an engaging way.
Ju Ji Hoon has been lauded for his portrayal of the standout character Baek Kang Hyuk, while Choo Young Woo shines as the loyal ‘first disciple’ Yang Jae Won. Ha Young also impresses as the dependable nurse Cheon Jang Mi. Yoon Kyung Ho and Jung Jae Gwang further elevate the drama with their strong portrayals of their respective characters, making this series a must-watch.
If you haven’t already, you can stream The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call now on Netflix