Can This Love Be Translated? is finding a massive audience worldwide.
The series climbed to the No. 3 spot on the Netflix Global Top 10 TV Series chart as of January 18th, according to FlixPatrol.
The show has made a strong impact internationally, cracking the Top 10 in 76 countries. It has proven particularly dominant in Asia, securing the No. 1 spot in South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Can This Love Be Translated? stars Kim Seon Ho as Joo Ho Jin, a multilingual interpreter who becomes the translator for a global superstar actress named Cha Moo Hee, played by Go Youn Jung. The series also features Japanese actor Sota Fukushi, adding to the international flair of this unpredictable rom-com.
Competition on the Charts
Other Korean dramas are also performing well on the platform. No Tail to Tell debuted on the charts at No. 6. Meanwhile, Undercover Miss Hong, which premiered on January 17th, has yet to break into the global top tier, currently sitting at No. 13 as of January 18th.
Viewer Reactions: “Boring” vs. “Binge-Worthy”
The majority of feedback is positive, with many praising the show’s relaxed atmosphere and visual chemistry. Fans commented, “I usually can’t watch melodramas because they’re boring, but I liked the calm feel of this one,” and “Watching Kim Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung’s faces is entertainment enough.”
Others found the series highly addictive, with reviews stating, “I enjoyed it and watched all episodes in two days,” and “I watched all 12 episodes and totally recommend it.” Overall, the consensus suggests that while the pacing is calm, the series is a surprisingly enjoyable and binge-worthy romance.
However, some viewers who expected a high-octane plot expressed disappointment, leaving reviews like “It’s boring” and “Not fun.”
Can This Love Be Translated? is currently streaming on Netflix.
In the meantime, watch Kim Seon Ho in Catch the Ghost on Amasian TV.
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