Sayart.net - Korean Thrillers Provide Chilling Summer Escapes: “Lies Hidden in My Garden“ and “Revenant“ Captivate Audiences

Suspenseful TV Dramas Gain Popularity, Offering Relief from the Summer Heat

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As temperatures soar, a chilling wave of horror-themed shows and movies has captivated Korean audiences, providing a bone-chilling escape from the blistering summer heat. Among the most gripping series, "Lies Hidden in My Garden" and "Revenant" have emerged as top contenders, drawing in viewers with their suspenseful narratives and compelling performances.

Kicking off the summer season on June 19, cable channel Genie TV unleashed "Lies Hidden in My Garden," an eight-part suspense thriller that has garnered significant attention. With the release of its fifth episode on Monday, the series continues to captivate drama fans, living up to its reputation as one of the year's most anticipated shows. Good Data Corp, an analytics firm, reports that "Lies Hidden in My Garden" has consistently ranked No. 3 on the weekly list of the most discussed TV dramas since its premiere. Leveraging data from online posts, videos, social media, news reports, and blog posts, Good Data Corp compiles comprehensive rankings. The lead actors of the series, including Kim Tae-hee, Zev Choi, Lim Ji-yeon, and Kim Seung-o, have also dominated the weekly rankings for the most searched keywords, highlighting their strong presence in the series. Furthermore, the show has achieved remarkable success beyond South Korea, topping the Netflix TV chart as of June 29 and leading Amazon Prime Video's TV show chart in Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar, and the Philippines on Sunday. Adapted from Kim Jin-young's novel "A House With a Yard," the gripping narrative centers around Joo-ran, portrayed by Kim Tae-hee, a housewife whose life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers the scent of a decomposing corpse in her backyard. With its availability on Tving and Netflix, "Lies Hidden in My Garden" continues to captivate a growing international audience. 

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Meanwhile, broadcaster SBS has witnessed the strong debut of its mystery thriller, "Revenant." With its fourth episode airing on July 1, the drama achieved an impressive viewership rating of 10 percent, surpassing all other TV shows in the same time slot, as reported by Nielsen Korea. The series has also emerged as one of the most talked-about TV dramas in the fourth week of June, according to Good Data Corp. Actor Kim Tae-ri, who takes on the lead role, secured the fifth spot on Good Data Corp's weekly chart for the most searched keywords. "Revenant" weaves a haunting tale surrounding Gu San-yeong, portrayed by Kim Tae-ri, who becomes possessed by an evil spirit and finds herself entangled in a series of mysterious deaths. The story unfolds as Yeom Hae-sang, portrayed by Oh Jung-se, a folklore professor gifted with the ability to see the devil, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the unsettling events. The 12-part series is available for streaming on Wavve and Disney+ platforms, captivating audiences with its gripping storyline and compelling performances.

As Korean audiences seek respite from the sweltering heat, "Lies Hidden in My Garden" and "Revenant" offer spine-tingling narratives that leave viewers on the edge of their seats. These thrilling dramas showcase the remarkable talent and creativity within the Korean entertainment industry, proving that even amidst the heat of summer, chilling tales have the power to captivate and enthrall.

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