Squid Game 3 Tops Netflix in 93 Countries, Fastest K-Drama to Achieve Global Success
Squid Game 3 tops Netflix in 93 countries within 1 day, becoming the fastest K-drama to achieve global success and trending worldwide after its release.
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Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun’s Squid Game 3 has smashed records, becoming Netflix’s No. 1 show in 93 countries within just one day of its June 27 release. According to FlixPatrol, it’s the fastest K-drama ever to dominate the global charts, surpassing Season 2’s record of leading in 80 countries within 24 hours.
Directed by Hwang Dong Hyuk, the survival thriller’s latest season trended worldwide on social media platforms like X (Twitter), TikTok, and Google Trends, fueling huge fan excitement despite mixed reviews on some scenes and the finale. It holds a strong 8.0/10 IMDb rating and an 83% approval on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show's previous seasons built the hype: Season 1 took nearly a week to reach #1 but stayed at the top for over a month, while Season 2 maintained a top 3 spot for over a month from December 2024 to January 2025.
In response to the series' massive success, an American adaptation has been announced, further cementing Squid Game's global impact.
Stay tuned as Squid Game 3 continues to captivate audiences worldwide!
