The Prince Beats 'Squid Game 2'

“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” took the top spot on Netflix’s global non-English language TV chart. It also outperformed “Squid Game 2” in South Korea.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is a film adapted from the famous webtoon (online comic) of the same name by Korea. The film was directed by Lee Do Yoon, who made the film a success. Confession ( Good Friends ) in 2014, directed by Choi Tae Gang and written by Choi Tae Gang.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is a Korean medical drama that is causing a global stir. Photo: Netflix.

Released on January 24, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call tells the story of Baek Kang Hyuk (played by "Crown Prince" Ju Ji Hoon), a genius surgeon who once roamed the battlefield, and his takeover of the struggling emergency department.

He and his colleagues Yang Jae Won (Choo Young Woo) and senior nurse Cheon Jang Mi (Ha Young) put all their skills and experience into saving patients in life-or-death moments, thereby reviving the trauma care center.

Immediately after its broadcast, the film created a big buzz thanks to its attractive, timeless theme and impressive acting.

February 16, The Korea Times report The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call recorded 11.9 million views from January 27 to February 2, holding the No. 1 spot on Netflix's global non-English language TV show chart.

The film topped the charts in 17 countries and territories, including Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Chile... The film also entered the top 10 in 63 other countries and territories such as New Zealand, France, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, India, Japan and Egypt...

According to Good Data Corporation , a South Korean content analytics company, the drama attracted a 140% increase in domestic viewership compared to the first week of February, making it 2.5 times more talked about than before. Squid Game 2 .

This is an impressive figure as the medical field faces many challenges due to a prolonged strike by doctors across the Northeast Asian country in 2024. Before The Trauma Code , the TV series Resident Playbook tvN's drama had to postpone its broadcast until the first half of this year for fear of being affected.

Director Lee even had to remind viewers not to relate the film's plot to reality.

“I hope everyone watches The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call like a fantasy movie rather than trying to compare directly to the real world ,” he stressed.

The film still directly addresses many prominent issues through the plot. Especially the situation of trauma centers in Korea today, which are understaffed and underfunded, causing some patients to not receive timely care.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call received positive feedback from audiences, including Koreans who are difficult and have negative views of medical staff due to the widespread strike in 2024. Photo: Netflix.

The highlight of the film is the combination of medicine with action and the satisfaction when justice is served.

Experts at Good Data Corporation revealed that online responses to the show have been largely positive, with many saying they enjoyed the lighthearted yet satisfying emotions brought by the story and characters.

Baek Kang Hyuk is build He excels as a surgeon focused solely on saving the patient's life. His unwavering sense of purpose helps to minimize unnecessary conflict, allowing the story to maintain a steady pace.

Reviews posted by international audiences on YouTube point to Baek Kang Hyuk as the attractive lead actor, describing him as a heroic character who is dedicated to saving lives at all costs.

Similar to the sets medical films previous hits like Dr. Romantic and Hospital Playlist , the film scores points with audiences through its depiction of the survival of the medical profession and the humanity that emerges in those struggles.

The success of The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call once again affirms the appeal of profound human themes.

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