According to a recent report by WIKITREE published on October 4, 2024, in one interview, Gyeongseong Creature director Jung Dong-yoon addressed the ongoing competition with Netflix's cooking reality show, Culinary Class Wars. He remarked that he does not find the comparison between the two series unappealing, highlighting the significant differences in their genres.
Recent Netflix data from September 23 to September 29, 2024, indicates that Culinary Class Wars has secured the top spot for the second week in a row, attracting an impressive 4.9 million views. In contrast, Gyeongseong Creature: Season 2, which features stars Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee, ranked second with 3.1 million views.
Jung expressed his appreciation for Culinary Class Wars and his hope that both shows can achieve success without concern for their respective rankings. He stated,
"Due to the differences in genre, I don’t find the comparison to Culinary Class Wars unappealing. I personally enjoy watching that show very much. So I can only hope both do well together. I’m not concerned about the rankings." (as translated by Koreaboo)
Gyeongseong Creature Season 2, which premiered on September 27, 2024, has generated interest despite facing some disappointment regarding its viewership numbers. This sentiment is especially notable given its significant production budget of KRW 70.0 billion (approximately USD 52.0 million).
More about the ranking of the superhit Netflix series Culinary Class Wars and Gyeongseong Creature S2
The two South Korean series, Culinary Class Wars and Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 have been captivating global audiences, consistently securing top spots in Netflix’s rankings.
Culinary Class Wars, an innovative food competition show, has won over viewers worldwide with its unique format and high-stakes challenges. As the battle between the Black and White Chefs unfolds, excitement continues to build ahead of the grand finale, set to air on October 8, 2024. The series currently ranks in the Top 10 TV shows across 28 countries, including No. 1 in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, reflecting its widespread appeal.
As anticipation mounts for the final two episodes of the series, fans are eager to see how this intense culinary showdown will conclude.
Meanwhile, Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 continues to captivate viewers with its historical suspense drama. The series, which follows the characters Chae-ok (Han So-hee) and Ho-jae (Park Seo-joon) as they battle an ill-fated relationship spanning from Gyeongseong to Seoul, has also secured a prominent spot in Netflix’s rankings.
It is in the Top 10 in TV shows in 20 countries, holding the No. 1 spot in the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Notably, just two days after its worldwide release on Friday, the second season climbed to the No. 3 spot on Netflix's global TV show rankings. The series gained significant traction in Asian countries, securing the top position in regions like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
While Culinary Class Wars and Gyeongseong Creature cater to different genres, both have undeniably gained a dedicated following, keeping global viewers enthralled with their distinctive storytelling and plot twists.