Jang Nara and Nam Ji Hyun's drama "Good Partner" is causing a buzz across Asia!

According to Viu, Asia's leading OTT platform, "Good Partner" soared to #1 in Indonesia and Hong Kong, #2 in Malaysia and Singapore, #5 in Thailand, and #8 in the Philippines for the week of August 19 to August 25. This was the week when episodes 8 and 9 were released.

Even with a three-week break due to the 2024 Paris Olympics, "Good Partner" saw its ratings in Korea jump to around 17%. The drama’s popularity in Indonesia and Hong Kong has also been soaring, landing at the top of the Viu Weekly Chart there.

International media like Hong Kong's Korean Star Daily and Singapore's AsiaOne have featured major interviews with Jang Nara and Nam Ji Hyun, drawing even more attention to the hit series.

Viu, which is based in Hong Kong and offers popular Korean dramas like "Reborn Rich" and "Taxi Driver 2," is making waves across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It’s ranked #2 among Southeast Asia OTT platforms based on user engagement and subscribers.

Recently, Viu also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Creative Content Agency at the International Broadcasting & Video Market (BCWW) in Korea, aiming to boost the global reach and distribution of Korean content.

Along with "Good Partner," Viu is showcasing other Korean dramas like "Cinderella at 2 AM," "Perfect Family," and "DNA Lover."

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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