Actors Park Min-young, Wi Ha-joon, and Kim Jung-hyun are generating global buzz with ‘Siren.’
The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Siren’ recorded strong viewership domestically and on global OTT platforms in its first week, making a successful debut.
Premiering on March 2, ‘Siren’ captivated viewers with the intense first encounter between Han Seol-ah (played by Park Min-young), a beautiful auctioneer; Cha Woo-seok (Wi Ha-joon), an insurance investigator; and Baek Joon-beom (Kim Jung-hyun), a mysterious startup CEO.
It achieved a peak viewership of 7.2% in both metropolitan and nationwide ratings, securing the top spot in its time slot across cable and general programming channels (based on Nielsen Korea’s paid platforms, including cable, IPTV, and satellite).
According to OTT aggregator Flixpatrol, ‘Siren,’ which is globally available on Amazon Prime, made a strong start by ranking among the Top 8 in the global daily TV Show category across all regions as of March 4, 2026. It secured the top position in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, and entered the Top 10 in a total of 17 countries and regions, including Brazil, Mexico, and Greece.
Following the broadcast, online communities are abuzz with positive feedback, including comments such as, “The production team is amazing,” “Finally, a fun drama has emerged,” “The ending scene direction is fantastic,” “The actors have great chemistry,” and “It’s unbelievable we have to wait a week.” According to FUNdex, a K-content competitiveness analysis report by Good Data Corporation, ‘Siren’ ranked 8th in TV drama buzz, reflecting the growing interest in the series (as of March 3, 2026).
Driven by this reception, ‘Siren’ is quickly emerging as a well-crafted romantic thriller, harmoniously blending the actors’ passionate performances, a fast-paced plot, stylish direction, and sophisticated music. After just its first two episodes, ‘Siren’ has captivated audiences in Korea and globally, making its upcoming story highly anticipated.
The proven synergy of Park Min-young, Wi Ha-joon, Kim Jung-hyun, and director Kim Chul-gyu is evident in the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Siren,’ with its third episode scheduled to air on March 9 (Monday) at 8:50 PM KST.
