'The Art of Sarah', Netflix Global Non-English Show Ranks No. 1... Unreleased Stills Revealed

The Netflix series 〈The Art of Sarah〉 has reached the top of the global non-English show category, receiving enthusiastic responses from viewers worldwide. According to the Netflix TOP 10 website, 〈The Art of Sarah〉 tells the story of Sarah Kim, a woman who wanted to become a luxury item even if it was fake, and the man, Mu Kyung, who tracks her desires. In its second week of release, it recorded 10 million views and secured the global number one spot. It ranked first in 33 countries, including South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Mexico, and made it to the TOP 10 list in a total of 65 countries.

Critics and viewers both domestically and internationally have given high marks for the relentless narrative that delves into the essence of desire and identity, as well as the outstanding performances of the actors. The mise-en-scène contrasting the false consciousness behind the glamorous top 1% world and the visual direction that blurs the line between real and fake have been praised for enhancing the immersion of the drama. Viewers have also responded positively to the fast-paced development and intellectual suspense.

Thanks to its box office success, the unreleased stills capture various moments of the characters. From the moment Sarah Kim (Shin Hye-sun) introduces herself at a department store to her transformation into the head of the Asia branch, as well as the determined appearance of Mu Kyung (Lee Jun-hyuk), who pursues her to the end. Additionally, the stills reveal the contributions of Woo Hyo-eun (Jung Da-bin), who helped uncover Sarah Kim's true identity, and Kim Mi-jung (Lee Yi-dam), who tried to take everything from Sarah Kim.

Dealing with the dangerous collaboration created by desire and its underlying themes, 〈The Art of Sarah〉 has been streaming all episodes on Netflix since its release on February 13.