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The tvN drama 'Happiness', starring Han Hyo-joo and Park Hyung-sik, concluded its domestic run with modest 3% viewership ratings, but has since achieved phenomenal global success on Netflix. Four months after its domestic finale, the series climbed to 7th place on FlixPatrol's global most-watched Netflix series chart and secured the top spot in 13 countries, including Indonesia and Bahrain, highlighting a stark contrast between its local and international reception.
'Happiness' is a 12-episode urban thriller that aired from November to December 2021, set in a near-future apartment complex where a new infectious disease, 'mad person disease,' spreads. Park Hyung-sik plays detective Jung Yi-hyun, and Han Hyo-joo portrays police special forces ace Yoon Sae-bom. They enter the apartment as a fake newlywed couple, and the story unfolds as the residents grapple with selfishness and survival amidst the outbreak. The drama distinguishes itself from typical zombie narratives by exploring human nature within a confined space.
Bloggers commend 'Happiness' for delving into the greed and true nature of apartment residents rather than being a mere zombie show. Specific highlights include Park Hyung-sik's character, Jung Yi-hyun, praised for his reliable physique, unwavering devotion, and sharp detective instincts, as well as his
