The global wave around “Our Universe” isn’t slowing down. The tvN Wednesday-Thursday drama, headlined by Bae In-hyuk, has officially secured the No.1 position in 142 countries and regions, including the United States, Brazil, France, India, and the United Arab Emirates. Yes, 142.
According to Rakuten Viki, the Korean drama entered its first week at #1 in viewership across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and India. It currently holds a striking 9.7/10 rating, reinforcing its fast-growing international fanbase. The numbers speak for themselves — and they’re big.
In Japan, the response has been just as strong. On U-NEXT, the country’s largest OTT service, the series ranked 3rd overall in the drama category and 2nd in the Hallyu/Asia category, maintaining a high 4.5-star rating. Local interest? Clearly rising.
Led by Bae In-hyuk, who plays protagonist Seon Tae-hyeong, the series airs on tvN every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:40 PM KST. The drama is directed by Lee Hyeon-seok and Jeong Yeo-jin, with scripts penned by Su-jin and Shin Yi-hyun. The production team’s coordination has been noted — and viewers have responded.
This milestone follows earlier global successes. “He’s a Black Dragon” previously topped charts in 136 countries, while “Seocho-dong” entered the Rakuten Viki TOP 5 in 144 countries. With “Our Universe” now surpassing both, industry observers say the trajectory is clear.
Known for his steady acting range and widely recognized visuals, Bae In-hyuk has built his portfolio through titles such as My Roommate Is a Gumiho, Why Her, Cheer Up, The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract, and Check-in Hanyang. His career trajectory, it’s being said, has been consistently upward.
The popularity of the drama Our Universe, starring Bae In-hyuk, is sweeping across the globe. And at this rate, the numbers may climb even higher.
Source (daum)
