“Moving,” about international espionage, super-powered spies and deadly assassins, has captured the world’s attention, set a new record by becoming the most watched Korean original series on Disney+ globally and Hulu in the US based on hours streamed after seven days.
The Korean series stars Han Hyo-joo, Zo In-sung, Ryu Seung-ryong, Cha Tae-hyun, Ryoo Seung-bum, Lee Jung-ha, Kim Sung-kyun, Go Youn-jung and Kim Do-hoon.
The cast of the Korean series "Moving" (Disney+)
Disney+ announced that in first week since premiering on Aug. 9, “Moving” also became the most watched series on Disney+ across the Asia-Pacific (APAC), including Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia (such as the Philippines), Hong Kong and Taiwan (based on hours watched).
It also set the biggest premiere on Disney+ in Korea to date, based on hours streamed in the first week since launch. “Moving” launched globally on Disney+ in 65 markets and countries and Hulu in the US.
“The global consumer response towards the first 11 episodes of ‘Moving’ has exceeded our expectations,” said Carol Choi, executive vice president of Original Content Strategy, The Walt Disney Company APAC.
She added, “From the US to all across APAC, it is fast becoming a breakout hit with its captivating storyline, world-class cast and incredible post-production effects -- all coming together to deliver exceptional storytelling.”
“Moving” is about a group of South Korean spies working to protect their super-powered children from harm and exploitation at the hands of malicious government agencies. Initially recruited because of their extraordinary abilities including flight, instant healing and enhanced senses, the spies disappeared without a trace after being tasked with carrying out increasingly dubious missions.
Now with their children exhibiting similar abilities and a dangerous assassin rapidly picking off super-powered individuals, the parents must leave their peaceful lives behind to become the “monsters” they once were.
The first 11 episodes of “Moving” are available for audiences. Two new episodes are set to release every Wednesday, with a three-part series finale slated for Sept. 20.