Park Hae-soo embraces Netflix’s ‘Great Flood’ as testament to human resilience, growth

Actor Park Hae-soo has built a reputation as one of Netflix’s most recognizable Korean stars, thanks to standout roles in Season 1 of “Squid Game,” “Money Heist: Korea — Joint Economic Area” and “Narco-Saints,” earning him the nickname “Netflix civil servant.” Though well-acquainted with international success, the overwhelming response to his latest Netflix project, “The Great Flood,” has struck a deeper chord. Park sees its global popularity — ranking No. 1 in 71 countries — as a sign of the world’s growing interest in Korean-style storytelling, which combines spectacle with emotional depth. “I am truly thankful that the film is being well-received in English-speaking regions. It feels like a testament to the high expectations and genuine interest people now have for Korean productions,” Park told The Korea Times at a cafe in Seoul on Tuesday. Directed by Kim Byung-woo, known for “The Terror Live” (2013), “Take Point” (2018) and “Omniscient Reader” (2025), “The Great Flood” is a sci-fi disaster film that showcases a desperate struggle f