High Heels in Netflix Hit 'Lady Dua' Spark Sales, But Doctors Warn of Foot Health Risks

Netflix series "Lady Dua" is enjoying soaring popularity. According to Netflix's official site Tudum, the show recorded 4.3 million views from April 23 to May 1, ranking first in the non-English show category. It topped charts in eight countries including Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, and made the top 10 in 49 countries.

The series follows "Sara Kim," a woman who tries to fill her life with luxury goods even by using a fake identity. As a work exploring human desire and vanity, various fashion items are capturing viewers' attention. Actress Shin Hye-sun's passionate performance as Sara Kim and her glamorous style that changes each episode have drawn particular notice. Most notably, high heels appear as a fashion staple in every scene. The clicking sound of heels is one of the most frequently heard ambient sounds in the show. Not only Sara Kim but various female characters delivered their performances wearing high heels and other elevated footwear.