Korean content has taken over Disney+ viewership in the Asia-Pacific region, with The Shop for Killers ranking as the top series, and BTS's variety show Is This Real? leading the entertainment category.

On November 21, 2024, the Disney Content Showcase took place at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Center in Singapore, drawing over 400 journalists from 12 countries, including 100 from Korea.

The event highlighted original content from Korea and Japan, with many stars and directors in attendance, such as Kim Hye Soo and Jung Sung Il from Trigger, and Park Eun Bin and Seol Kyung Gu from Hyper Knife.

Carol Choi, Head of Original Content Strategy for Disney Asia-Pacific, shared exciting news about Korean content's success. She revealed, “Out of the top 15 most-viewed titles on Disney+ in this region, nine are Korean. The Shop for Killers is the number one title, and BTS's Is This Real?, featuring Jimin and Jungkook, is the most-watched variety show.”

Choi also added, “Asia-Pacific content has gained global attention and is becoming a major influence in the entertainment world. This is inspiring, and the region is now a hub for some of the best storytellers in the world.”

The Disney Content Showcase, which previews future theatrical and streaming releases, took place over two days (November 20-21) in Singapore. With K-content continuing to thrive, it’s clear that Korea’s influence on global entertainment is growing stronger.

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BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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