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MyVideo 2026 First Half Rankings: Korean Drama Tops Charts, Taiwanese Content Shines

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • MyVideo's viewership in the first half of 2026 surged 77% year-on-year, with Korean drama "The Crowned Clown" topping the overall charts.
  • Taiwanese original content performed strongly, with the drama "After Plastic Surgery" leading local dramas, and "Miss Unbelievable" topping the variety show list.
  • The platform's movie and anime sections also saw popular titles like "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint" and "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" claim top spots.

Taiwanese streaming platform MyVideo has released its viewership rankings for the first half of 2026, revealing a significant 77% increase in viewers compared to the same period last year. The platform's content landscape showcased a diverse range of popular shows, with the Korean drama "The Crowned Clown" securing the overall top position.

Original Taiwanese productions demonstrated considerable strength. The drama "After Plastic Surgery" claimed the number one spot among local dramas, with four Taiwanese dramas collectively occupying more than half of the drama chart's top ten. Similarly, "Miss Unbelievable" led the variety show rankings, with five local programs dominating the top five. Actors Wen Sheng-hao and Annie Chen, involved in "After Plastic Surgery," expressed their gratitude for the platform's support and audience reception.

Thank you MyVideo for the support, allowing "After Plastic Surgery" to be broadcast on the platform and become the number one Chinese-language drama in the first half of 2026.

— Wen Sheng-haoActor and producer Wen Sheng-hao's reaction to the success of "After Plastic Surgery."

Other Taiwanese dramas that performed well include "Prisoner," "Hell Song," "The Ones You Don't Know," and the Hakka series "Urban Ancestor," indicating a sustained audience interest in diverse Taiwanese narratives. In the variety segment, reality shows like "Let's Go! Taiwan Team" and "Cheerleader Selection" also garnered significant attention, alongside travel and lifestyle programs.

The movie and anime categories also saw strong performances. "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint," an adaptation of a popular Korean IP, led the movie charts, followed by action and crime thrillers. Animated titles like "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" also proved popular, while the classic Taiwanese film "KANO" made a notable appearance. In the children's section, "Bluey" dominated, with "PAW Patrol" and "PUI PUI Molcar" also ranking highly.

I am very happy and grateful for the audience's support of "After Plastic Surgery." Thank you all for accompanying this work all the way.

— Annie ChenActress Annie Chen's response to the positive reception of "After Plastic Surgery."
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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