Korean webtoons expand globally with different strategies
Experts point to quality translations and the fostering of local webtoon creators as strategies that contribute to the successful globalisation of the webtoon.
Lee Si-jin
‘Squid Game’ Lee You-mi wins Emmy
Lee was nominated in the outstanding guest actress category along with Marcia Gay Harden from ‘The Morning Show’ and Martha Kelly from ‘Euphoria’.
Netflix sees Korea as proving ground for hit content
Netflix is also set to release four original unscripted Korean shows in the second half of this year.
‘Squid Game’ nets 14 Emmy nominations
Actor Lee Jung-jae, who plays the debt-ridden divorcee Seong Gi-hun, has been nominated for outstanding lead actor in a drama series, alongside Jason Bateman of ‘Ozark’.
LGBTQ streaming content influences Koreans’ perception of sexual minorities
Though it may be difficult for LGBTQ content to become part of mainstream TV, an expert believed that it is likely to become an enduring topic.
Kakao Entertainment’s webtoon ‘Solo Leveling’ to make jump to animation
An adaptation of a web novel of the same title, the webtoon is a globally acclaimed IP with over 14.2 billion views worldwide.
Webtoons, animations emerge for business promotions
A growing number of businesses have shown interest in webtoons and animations to target millennials and Generation Z, locally known as the MZ generation.
Korean broadcasters start to release overseas projects, film abroad
With the easing of travel restrictions, broadcasters are keen to resume filming TV programs in exotic locations.
Korean TV dramas climb back up global video streaming chart
Together with original Korean dramas, now local television dramas - including many that have ended their runs - are starting to enjoy unexpected worldwide popularity as well.
Moon Jae-in to talk about 5 years of presidency on TV show
Hosted by journalist Sohn Suk-hee, the interview reviews Moon’s achievements, regrets, and opinion of the incoming administration.