Disney reveals "In The SOOP: Friendcation" was in the Top 3 Most-Watched Shows among 45 contents in Asia-Pacific

On November 30, the 'Disney Content Showcase APAC 2022' was held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney. Over 400 reporters and officials from various countries attended the event.

Along with unveiling new content, the showcase revealed that Disney's streaming service added 45 new Asia-Pacific titles in the previous year, with several shows achieving commercial success.

According to Luke Kang, president of the Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific region, among the 45 new content released on Disney Plus, the reality show "In The SOOP: Friendcation" was among the top three most-watched titles in the majority of Asia-Pacific markets. 

The total hours of Asian content streamed on Disney Plus was eight times more than the previous year, and the top three most-watched contents in the week of their premieres were "In The SOOP: Friendcation," "Big Mouth," and "Soundtrack #1."

'In The SOOP: Friendcation' is a reality show featuring the 'Wooga Squad' friend circle, actors Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Shik, Park Hyung Sik, rapper Peakboy, and K-pop megastar V of BTS, aka Kim Taehyung. The show follows the five friends as they embark on a four-day vacation trip in Gangwon-do Province.

The reality show had its global release on all Disney Plus regions on October 19, after originally premiering on JTBC and a few select Asian countries on July 22.

"In The SOOP: Friendcation" has proven to be a commercial success on a global scale and continues to gain popularity among K-drama and K-pop fans. Fans are hoping for a 'Season 2' to see more of the 'Wooga Squad's' heart-warming friendship.