‘Moving’, a Korean drama that has captivated audiences worldwide, is officially returning for a second season. This announcement comes from Walt Disney Company’s APAC Original Content Strategy Head, who highlighted the drama’s unique blend of fantasy, friendship, family, and growth themes. ‘Moving’, which has already won numerous awards and was nominated for the Best Drama Series at the Critics Choice Awards, has soared to the top of global viewership charts, becoming the most-watched local drama globally. The decision for a second season is a testament to its phenomenal success, with further details to be shared as development progresses.
Since its debut, ‘Moving’ has redefined the Korean action hero genre, becoming a global sensation on Disney+ and Hulu. In 2023, it ranked as the top local content on Disney+, with multiple accolades, including nominations at the 29th Critics Choice Awards and wins at the Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards, the 59th Grand Bell Awards, the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, and the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards. Its artistic value and widespread popularity have been acknowledged across the board.
Disney has been at the forefront of producing original content in the Asia-Pacific region, with over 130 original series released since 2021. Korean content, in particular, dominated the platform last year, with nine out of the top 15 most-watched Disney+ local originals worldwide. This year, the action drama ‘A Shop For Killers’ emerged as the most-watched series in the APAC region, while BTS’s JiMin and JungKook’s reality show ‘Is This Right?!’ topped the reality program charts.
Carol Choi, Head of Disney’s APAC Original Content Strategy, expressed her enthusiasm for the region’s storytelling prowess, which has garnered passionate global fandoms. She highlighted that the APAC region has become a source of creative inspiration for storytellers worldwide, with its unique culture and original content gaining global attention. Disney’s content strategy continues to focus on curating high-quality original content from the APAC region, promising to deliver outstanding tentpole content with top-tier production companies and actors.
According to Kim So-yeon, Managing Director of Walt Disney Company Korea, Korean content is acclaimed for its authentic storytelling and world-class production capabilities, achieving success both locally and globally. She announced that from the end of this year to the next, Disney+ will introduce Korean original content featuring stellar production teams, star-studded casts, and heartfelt stories. Disney remains committed to delivering differentiated storytelling that only it can offer, ensuring a unique viewing experience for audiences worldwide.