The tvN drama 'Love Next Door' is making waves, debuting at 5th place on Netflix's Global Non-English Top 10.

From August 12 to August 18, 'Love Next Door' (directed by Yoo Je-won, written by Shin Ha-eun, produced by Studio Dragon and The Modori) secured a spot in the Top 5 just two days after its premiere.

Global OTT platform FlixPatrol reports that 'Love Next Door' has hit the Top 10 in 75 countries, including major ones like the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Canada, and Australia.

The romantic comedy, which follows a woman's life upended by her mother’s friend’s son, has struck a chord with viewers.

The second episode of the show recorded an average rating of 6.7% and a peak of 7.8% in the Seoul metropolitan area, with nationwide averages of 6.0% and peaks of 6.9%. It topped its time slot across both cable and general programming channels.

In August’s 3rd week, the show also ranked 2nd in the TV-OTT integrated buzz rankings by Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex. Jung So-min led the cast buzz rankings, followed by Jung Hae-in.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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