Ryu Soo-young Shines in Netflix's 'ED & RUY: Twelve Seas' and Continues to Promote K-Food Globally

Actor Ryu Soo-young, known as the owner of a $6.6 billion building in Seongsu-dong, is making waves again with the release of 'ED & RUY: Twelve Seas' on Netflix, following his standout role in 'Bloodhounds 2'. Ryu, who married actress Park Ha-sun in 2017, has built a happy family.

Released on the 5th, 'ED & RUY: Twelve Seas' has quickly climbed to the 3rd spot on Netflix's popularity rankings, capturing the attention of viewers both domestically and internationally. The program offers an in-depth look at the four seasons of the Korean sea and seasonal seafood, going beyond a simple culinary show to explore marine ecology, the life of fishing villages, and the unique history and culture of seasonal ingredients with chef Edward Lee. The series consists of four episodes, starting with 'The Taste of Winter', followed by 'The Taste of Spring', 'The Taste of Summer', and 'The Taste of Autumn'.

In the program, Ryu Soo-young enhances viewer engagement with his natural charm and reputation as a 'K-Food Ambassador', comfortably conveying the allure of Korean food culture. Since its Netflix release, the show has rapidly gained traction, ranking high in popularity. 'Twelve Seas' is a co-production between BBC Studios and Studio Janchi, and is also available to global audiences via the BBC Earth channel, while airing on KBS 2TV every Saturday at 10:40 PM.

Ryu Soo-young, a prominent 'K-Food Ambassador', continues to promote Korean cuisine both on and off the screen. He is set to attend K-EXPO LA 2026 from May 23-24 and K-EXPO Paris 2026 from June 16-17, where he will showcase the charm of Korean food culture to international audiences. Ryu has consistently demonstrated Korean cuisine and introduced its cultural background at K-Expos, playing a central role in the global spread of K-Food.

Recently, Ryu also made a strong impression in the Netflix series 'Bloodhounds 2', leaving a lasting impact with a brief appearance as a scene-stealer. Following the release, scenes of Ryu's character 'Dooyoung' from 'Bloodhounds 1' continue to be mentioned. With his involvement in Netflix hits, TV programs, musical stages, and global events, Ryu Soo-young's activities in the first half of 2026 are drawing significant attention.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr