All articles tagged with #global success
Demon Slayer's record-breaking success has transformed anime from a niche Japanese art form into a global cultural and economic phenomenon, driven by dedicated fandom, strategic international marketing, and platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix, with Japan investing heavily in anime as a soft power tool to boost its economy.
BTS's V's latest solo single "FRI(END)S" has achieved his highest-ranking position on Spotify's 'Daily Top Songs Global' chart, reaching #7 with over 4.728 million plays on its first day. This surpasses his previous best-ranking single, "Love Me Again," and the song has also seen success in Japan and on iTunes charts in 87 countries.
Paramount's "Bob Marley: One Love" surpasses $100 million globally after 10 days in theaters, with $61.4 million from North America and $39.7 million from international territories. Despite mediocre reviews, the biopic earned an "A" CinemaScore and beat box office expectations, costing $70 million to produce. The film follows the journey of reggae legend Bob Marley and his music, with Ziggy Marley expressing gratitude for the positive response and the film's ability to highlight his father's message of peace, love, and unity.
'Marry My Husband' becomes the first K-drama to top Amazon Prime Video's global charts, achieving widespread success and acclaim for its captivating storyline of reincarnation and revenge. The drama, produced by Studio Dragon, secured the top spot in daily TV show rankings in 67 countries, including the US, Canada, and various European nations, solidifying its global reach and appeal. Lead actress Park Min Young expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and vowed to continue delivering compelling performances in future projects, while the production team and cast plan a reward vacation to Vietnam to celebrate the drama's success.
K-pop group ATEEZ has achieved their first number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart with their second full album 'THE WORLD EP. FIN: WILL.' This follows their recent success in reaching number two on the UK Official Album Chart. ATEEZ is now among the few K-pop groups, including BTS and BLACKPINK, to top both charts. The group has been rapidly expanding their global fanbase and aims to continue achieving greater feats in the future.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's latest film, "Jawan," has already broken records in India and is now aiming for global box office success. The movie, which features strong female characters, has been well-received by audiences who are eager to see Khan back on the big screen. Projections suggest that "Jawan" could easily surpass $60 million worldwide, making it the biggest Hindi language debut of all time.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has broken the record for the biggest opening weekend for an animated movie of all time, surpassing Frozen II. The film is projected to reach $368 million globally before the weekend is out, and has achieved numerous milestones in various countries, including higher ticket sales in Mexico than any full opening weekend of any April animation within the country, and the biggest Thursday box office for any animated title ever in the UK and Ireland.