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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider K-drama ‘Karma’ rises to No. 4 overall on Netflix

K-drama ‘Karma’ rises to No. 4 overall on Netflix

Published Apr 08, 2025 01:29 am  |  Updated Apr 08, 2025 01:29 am

Kakao Entertainment’s webtoon-turned-Netflix series “Karma” is winning the hearts of audiences worldwide following its premiere, mesmerizing them with gripping storyline and masterful direction. 

“Karma, based on Kakao Entertainment’s 10-million-view webtoon of the same name, debuted at No. 5 on Netflix’s top 10 TV shows for April 5, according to streaming analytics website FlixPatrol. 

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Posters for "Karma" and “Crushology 101” (Kakao Entertainment) 

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Korean drama "Karma" (Netflix)

The following day, it reached No. 4 on the daily top 10 shows on Netflix. It entered the top 10 in 81 countries and territories. 

It is highlighting how “a fateful accident intertwines six lives in a thrilling tale of karma and crime, where each must face their own dark truths and connections.” 

It sheds light on Kakao Entertainment’s synergy-boosting collaboration with its subsidiaries, with the company joining hands with its production houses, Moonlight Film and Baram Pictures, to co-produce the series. 

Moonlight Film is best known for its smash-hit films “Narco-Saints” and “The Match,” while Baram Pictures made waves with the Netflix series “When Life Gives You Tangerines” and the drama “When the Phone Rings.” 

“Karma” stars Park Hae-soo, Shin Min-a, Lee Hee-joon, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Sung-kyun, and Gong Seung-yeon.

“Karma” webtoon creator Choi Hee-sun is excited to watch the adaptation of his work. 

“I always dreamed of having my work published in book form, but now that it’s being made into a series, I feel surreal. As a viewer, I am also excited to watch the expert-crafted adaptation and hope it becomes a series worth binge-watching,” said,” said Choi Hee-sun. 

Its popularity is also drawing attention to Kakao Entertainment’s upcoming webtoon adaptation, “Crushology 101,” sparking anticipation that both works will become shining examples of the company’s IP crossover project. 

“Crushology 101,” based on a Kakao Webtoon with an accumulated 170 million views, will release its first episode on April 11 in 106 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, via U-NEXT, Kocowa+ and Prime Video India. 

Starring Roh Jeong-eui, Lee Chae-min and Cho Junyoung, the youthful campus romance follows a college student named Bani, who stumbles upon attractive men after breaking up with her dark first love. 

Kakao Entertainment, the owner of the original IP, produced the series itself, and singers from its music labels, including Jung Seung-hwan and Dragon Pony, have lent their voices to the original soundtracks of the upcoming series.

Prior to its premiere, Kakao Entertainment unveiled a special webtoon while creating a fan community on its new global fan platform Berriz. 

Through Berriz, it has brought together drama and webtoon fans, enriching their experiences with AI-powered content and special events.

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