'The Great Flood' and 'Culinary Class Wars 2' hit global no. 1

Netflix finished the year with Korean programming in the global spotlight, as feature film The Great Flood and reality competition Culinary Class Wars Season 2 surged to the No. 1 position on the platform’s worldwide rankings for non-English films and series.

Recently unveiled images from The Great Flood reveal the powerful human drama driving its large-scale catastrophe. Kim Da-mi takes on the role of Gu An-na, a crucial figure tied to the survival of the human race, forced to navigate impossible choices amid chaos. While escaping a submerged residential complex, An-na shields Shin Ja-in and preserves essential medicine, reflecting her fierce sense of responsibility. Park Hae-soo appears as Son Hee-jo, whose mission to lead them to safety places him in relentless physical confrontations as the story accelerates toward a decisive climax.

In parallel, Culinary Class Wars Season 2 progresses into its third challenge following intense head-to-head matchups between the “Black Spoon” and “White Spoon” chefs. The competition shifts gears with added twists and a pressure-filled team structure, requiring contestants to adapt quickly after ingredients are selected via a towering rotating wheel. The return of standout chefs from the first season as guest judges signals a major shift in the battle ahead.

By claiming the top spots in their respective categories, The Great Flood and Culinary Class Wars Season 2 highlight Netflix’s expanding influence in Korean entertainment.

Both productions are streaming exclusively on Netflix.