by Lily Alice, August 26, 2023
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The Korean Disney original series Moving has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, securing the highest viewership among all the previous Korean original releases on Disney+ and Hulu, based on hours streamed after seven days.

It has etched an impressive record by claiming the top spot as the most-watched Korean Disney original within seven days of its premiere on Hulu in the U.S., and on Disney+ overall in the Asia-Pacific region, spanning South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, thus underscoring its phenomenal popularity.


In light of these accomplishments, Carol Choi, Executive Vice President of Original Content Strategy for Asia-Pacific at The Walt Disney Company, stated, "The global consumer response towards the first 11 episodes of Moving has exceeded our expectations", adding, "From the U.S. 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".

Being distributed in 65 markets worldwide, including on Hulu in the U.S., Moving tells the story of children with supernatural abilities and their parents - harboring painful secrets of the past - trying to protect them from being exploited by the world.

The K-drama boasts a star-studded cast, including the Kingdom villain Ryu Seung Ryong; the Happiness actress Han Hyo Joo; Zo In Sung, who also starred in the current box office hit Smugglers; Cha Tae Hyun from Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds; the veteran actor Ryu Seung Beom, returning to the small screen after 19 years; the D.P. Season 2 actor Kim Sung Kyun; the Alchemy of Souls actress Go Youn Jung; The Law Cafe actor Kim Do Hoon, and the rising star Lee Jung Ha.

After a simultaneous release of seven episodes on August 9th, Moving releases two episodes every Wednesday and will conclude with a three-episode finale. Stream Moving on Disney+Disney+ Hotstar, and Hulu.

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