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IMDb Rankings Explode: This Intense Netflix Film Jumps Nearly 3000 Spots
'Samagwi,' better known as 'Mantis,' has suddenly jumped to the 12th position.
When you look at the current most popular films on IMDb, it's no surprise that gems like One Battle After Another and Weapons are at the top. However, there is a South Korean action hit that is making waves worldwide.
It turns out that Samagwi (translated to Mantis) has risen nearly 3000 spots on the 'Most Popular Movies' list. It is rare for a film to suddenly surge in popularity like this, yet Samagwi currently holds the 12th position among the most popular films on IMDb.
Samagwi is set in the same universe as Kill Boksoon, the successful South Korean action thriller, making it particularly appealing to fans of the genre. The story follows an elite mercenary named Mantis who returns from vacation, only to learn that Cha Min-gyu, the head of MK Enterprise, has died.
Mantis decides to leave the company and start anew with other colleagues. Dok-go, Mantis's mentor and one of the founders of MK Enterprise, returns after Min-gyu's death to take over the business and tries to lure Mantis back in his own way.
The film's popularity seems to stem from a combination of different factors. The action is raw and stylish, yet serves to enhance the emotional tensions and relationships between the characters.
Additionally, Netflix and social media are providing a significant boost: clips and reactions are going viral, driving curiosity among a global audience. Now that the action thriller is available on the streaming giant, everyone can enjoy it.
It turns out that Samagwi (translated to Mantis) has risen nearly 3000 spots on the 'Most Popular Movies' list. It is rare for a film to suddenly surge in popularity like this, yet Samagwi currently holds the 12th position among the most popular films on IMDb.
Plot
Samagwi is set in the same universe as Kill Boksoon, the successful South Korean action thriller, making it particularly appealing to fans of the genre. The story follows an elite mercenary named Mantis who returns from vacation, only to learn that Cha Min-gyu, the head of MK Enterprise, has died.
Mantis decides to leave the company and start anew with other colleagues. Dok-go, Mantis's mentor and one of the founders of MK Enterprise, returns after Min-gyu's death to take over the business and tries to lure Mantis back in his own way.
Why So Popular?
The film's popularity seems to stem from a combination of different factors. The action is raw and stylish, yet serves to enhance the emotional tensions and relationships between the characters.
Additionally, Netflix and social media are providing a significant boost: clips and reactions are going viral, driving curiosity among a global audience. Now that the action thriller is available on the streaming giant, everyone can enjoy it.
