Dear X is receiving an enthusiastic international reception. The drama, which premiered on November 6th, has generated explosive interest across global streaming platforms, including TVING, HBO Max, and Disney Plus.
Just four days after its release, Dear X solidified its status as one of the biggest hits of late 2025, quickly becoming the number one driver of new paid subscriptions for the platform. The series launched internationally on HBO Max and Disney Plus in Japan, and according to streaming tracker FlixPatrol, it hit No. 1 in the HBO Max TV Show category in seven countries, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. It also found immediate success in other key markets, securing the No. 3 spot on Disney Plus in Japan and landing in the top 10 on Viki in the U.S.
Episodes 5 and 6 of Dear X are set to drop on Thursday, November 13th, at 6 PM. As the series continues to captivate both domestic and international audiences, anticipation for the upcoming episodes is building steadily.
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Meanwhile, Disney Plus’ original series The Manipulated is also proving to be a massive hit. As of November 9th, the series ranked No. 1 on FlixPatrol’s Disney Plus Top 10 TV Shows chart in both South Korea and Taiwan. It also secured the No. 4 spot on the worldwide chart and cracked the top 10 in six other countries, including Japan, Turkey, and Singapore.
Starring Ji Chang Wook and Do Kyung Soo, The Manipulated has hooked viewers with its thrilling plot and intense action. Both domestic and international audiences are praising the show’s unique premise and the stellar performances of the cast. Viewer reactions include, “A blockbuster Disney Plus clearly put its all into, with an all-time great premise,” “The actors’ brilliant performances stand out,” and “Ji Chang Wook and Do Kyung Soo’s acting is perfect.”
With the series continuing to draw increasing attention, anticipation for the upcoming episodes of The Manipulated is sky-high. All eyes are now on the release of episodes 5 and 6, set to drop on November 12th.
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Source: TVING, Disney Plus
