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KBS Drama ‘Twelve’ Premieres with 8.1% Ratings, Showcasing Korea’s Action Fantasy Potential

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KBS Drama ‘Twelve’ Premieres with 8.1% Ratings, Showcasing Korea’s Action Fantasy Potential
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KBS Drama ‘Twelve’ Premieres with 8.1% Ratings,

Showcasing Korea’s Action Fantasy Potential

 

As an original Korean action fantasy series, Twelve demonstrates strong worldbuilding and character

driven storytelling, while its dual strategy of terrestrial broadcast and global release via Disney+

highlights a noteworthy content distribution model.

 

 

 

♦  Overview and Viewership

     • Twelve , a weekend drama aired on KBS 2TV, recorded a strong nationwide viewership rating of 8.1%

        for its first episode(Nielsen Korea).

     • The show airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM KST on KBS 2TV and is simultaneously released

       worldwide on Disney+.


♦  Storyline and Worldbuilding

     • The narrative centers around 12 angels who protect the human world from the resurrected evil force

        known as “Ogui".

     • The integration of celestial beings into everyday human professions(e.g., loan agencies and traditional

       clinics) presents a unique and imaginative universe.


♦  Key Characters and Cast Performances

     • Ma Dong seok shines as “Taesan”, a tiger like angel with overwhelming charisma and striking visual

       presence.

     • Supporting characters, played by Seo In-guk (Wonseung), Kang Mina (Kangji), Sung Yoo-bin (Jwidol),

       and Ahn Ji-hye (Malsook) contribute diverse traits and dynamics.

     • Notable performances by Lee Joo-bin (Mireu), Sung Dong-il (Marok), and Park Hyung-sik (Ogui) add

       depth to the storyline.

 

♦  Action and Direction

     • Each character features distinctive action choreography, from powerful fist fights to nimble combat

       sequences.

     • A blend of humor and high-impact action boosts viewer engagement and enhances entertainment

       value.


♦  Global Distribution and Outlook

     • The series is available globally via Disney+ immediately after KBS broadcast, expanding its international

       audience reach.

     • Anticipation is building around the coming conflict between the celestial warriors and the dark forces

        led by Ogui.

 

 

 

Source

MAEIL BUSINESS NEWSPAPER. (2025. 8. 24)

https://www.mk.co.kr/en/entertain/11401223