The Netflix film Officer Black Belt continues its reign at No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 (Non-English) for the second consecutive week.
Starring Kim Woo Bin and Kim Sung Kyun, the action-packed movie follows Lee Jeong Do (Kim Woo Bin), a martial arts expert turned martial arts officer who works alongside probation officer Kim Seon Min (Kim Sung Kyun) to prevent crime by monitoring individuals with electronic anklets. Since its release on the 13th, the film has captivated global audiences.
From September 16th to 22nd, Officer Black Belt garnered 15.7 million views, appearing in the Top 10 in 89 countries, including No. 1 rankings in South Korea, Morocco, and Malaysia. The film’s fresh take on the previously unexplored role of martial arts officer, combined with thrilling action and the strong chemistry between its leads, has struck a chord with audiences worldwide.
Praised for its hard-hitting action scenes and the electric chemistry between its leads, Kim Woo Bin and Kim Sung Kyun, Officer Black Belt has been hailed as a refreshing addition to the action genre. Viewers have left rave reviews like, “One of the best action movies I’ve seen recently! Kim Woo Bin’s action scenes were so satisfying,” and “This movie had everything—intense action, an emotional story, and social impact.”
Kim Woo Bin’s standout performance was particularly noted, with the comments, “Kim Woo Bin really shines in this role. His physical abilities and soft charisma are on full display,” and “He did not disappoint. His charisma had me hooked from start to finish.”
One of the most heartwarming reactions came from a real-life officer who commented, “Dangerous situations do happen once or twice a year. After watching this film, I feel like I can sleep peacefully tonight. I almost cried.” Another officer expressed pride in seeing their job depicted, saying, “It feels great to see my profession shown in such a cool way. Thank you.”
Source: Netflix
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