[Press Release] CJ ENM's "Our Universe" Ranks No. 1 on Rakuten Viki in 142 Countries

CJ ENM's drama "Our Universe" has made a strong start on global platforms following its premiere on February 4 and is currently available on major streaming platforms, including Rakuten Viki, HBO Max, and U-NEXT, reaching audiences worldwide.

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Produced by Studio Dragon, "Our Universe" is a romantic comedy starring Bae In-hyuk, Roh Jeong-eui, and Park Seo-ham, following an unlikely in-law pair whose lives become intertwined when they suddenly find themselves raising their 20-month-old nephew, Woo-joo, together. Blending romance and family storytelling, the series centers on the evolving relationships and emotional journeys of its characters through the shared experience of childcare.

The drama has shown particularly strong early performance on the global OTT platform Rakuten Viki, ranking No. 1 in weekly viewership across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and India on the service. Rakuten Viki also recorded No. 1 in viewership in 142 countries and regions, including the United States, Brazil, France, India, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), demonstrating broad and balanced interest across multiple regions.

The series is also gaining momentum across global social platforms. In particular, the child character Woo-joo (Park Yu-ho) has emerged as a key driver of short-form buzz, with K-drama social accounts widely sharing baby-focused clips. Enthusiastic reactions to the child actor's charm and performance, combined with emotional engagement in the family-centered storyline, are contributing to organic virality and audience growth.

Kim Ryoon-hee, Chief Producer at Studio Dragon, said, "Bae In-hyuk and Roh Jeong-eui's sincere performances and chemistry alongside child actor Woo-joo have the power to draw out warmth, family love, and empathy". She added, "Please look forward to the charming synergy of the 'Woo-joo Family', which will continue in the latter half of the series". 

Sebastian Kim, Head of Content Distribution Business at CJ ENM, said, "The fresh storyline centered on an in-law romance, combined with the strong performances of rising stars and the standout presence of the child character, played a meaningful role in capturing global viewers". He added, "Building on this momentum, CJ ENM and our partners will strengthen marketing and promotional efforts tailored to platform-specific audience responses and regional characteristics to sustain the global buzz around "Our Universe"".

Meanwhile, "Our Universe" continues to perform steadily across multiple overseas platforms beyond Rakuten Viki markets mentioned above, with the series seeing positive viewership on HBO Max in select markets and ranking No. 3 on U-NEXT in the overall drama chart and No. 2 in the Hallyu/Asia category, signaling continued momentum in the global market.