Netflix’s As You Stood By With Squid Game Star Becomes Global Sensation

Netflix’s latest Korean mystery thriller is quickly becoming a worldwide success, especially since it features a well-known actor from “Squid Game.” This isn’t the first time cast members from “Squid Game” have appeared in other Netflix shows. For example, Lee Byung-hun, who played the Front Man, now stars as Gwi-Ma in “KPop Demon Hunters,” and Lee Jin-wook, known as Player 246, is featured in “Beyond the Bar.”

I’m so excited to see another show starring someone from Squid Game really take off! This new mystery thriller, As You Stood By, hit the Top 10 on Netflix’s list of non-English shows just days after it came out. And it’s not just popular here – it’s actually in the Top 10 in 22 countries around the world! It’s great to see them finding success with another captivating series.

Lee Yoo-mi, who gained fame as Ji-yeong in the first season of Squid Game, plays Jo Hui-su in this series. Hui-su is a woman trying to escape a difficult and abusive relationship, and she once dreamed of being a children’s author. When Hui-su’s friend, Jo Eun-su, a department store worker, decides to help, the two women begin to carefully plan their revenge.

The new show, As You Stood By, is getting positive feedback from viewers. Currently, it has a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb based on over 900 reviews. People describe it as a show that takes its time developing characters and building suspense, ultimately leading to a satisfying and dramatic conclusion. So far, viewers have watched a total of 19 million hours, across 2.3 million views.

This K-drama, a thrilling mystery, centers on strong female leads who support each other. As they work towards their goals, they face increasing danger, especially as their complex plans begin to unravel. Over the course of the eight episodes, the series showcases just how dark and complicated things become.

The K-drama thriller quickly became popular, and Lee’s new show seems likely to stay on the platform for a while. Currently, it’s still ranked among the top 10 TV shows on Netflix in the US, which shows it’s gaining international attention. Whether it can hold onto this success is still uncertain.

After a strong debut, As You Stood By is quickly becoming a popular K-drama on Netflix. Despite the show’s future being unknown, it’s clear it’s resonated with viewers and will likely remain a topic of interest for a while.

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2025-11-14 20:38