Disney+ unveils lineup, strategy for Korean market
According to officials, nine of the top 15 best-performing international original titles released on Disney+ during fiscal year 2023 were Korean titles.
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Legendary K-dramas to return to TV amid exodus of viewers to streaming services
According to experts, broadcasters' endeavors to bring back old hits are aimed at producing content that can ensure success by attracting viewership among middle-aged and older…
‘Exhuma’ digs up traumas of Korean land
The movie is largely separated into two parts. The first discusses the events that occur as the group relocates the tomb. The second part narrates the events that transpire as the…
Coin fraud scandal rocks Korean entertainment industry
Winnerz, a Korean blockchain sports platform, has been accused of running a coin scam after anonymous investors alleged that the company was issuing fake cryptocurrency, gathering…
Netflix announces major Korean originals for 2024
A slew of sequels of global hit Korean Netflix originals will stream on Netflix in 2024. Popular Korean variety shows will also return with additional seasons.
Are Korean dramas struggling on Netflix?
Experts say the reason Netflix Korean drama originals are struggling in Netflix's global ranking system may be found in the producers's recent attempts to attract viewers with…
Webtoon based drama series to dominate in early 2024
Starring Super Junior's Lee Dong-hae as the main character Jung Hyun-sung and Lee Seol as Han Sung-ok, the series "Man and Woman," depicts the romance of Korean 20-somethings,…
Korean cultural content industries log 69 trillion won in sales in first half of 2023
Korea's music industry recorded the highest growth rate in terms of sales with 6.1 trillion won, logging an on-year growth rate of 15.2 per cent.
KBS cancels ‘Beat Coin’ despite show’s streaming popularity
Starring comedians Hong Jin-kyung, Kim Sook and Jo Se-ho, model Joo Woo-jae and singer Wooyoung, "Beat Coin" is a variety show in which the cast decides their fate with a flip of…
Koreans warm to Instagram webtoons
The new content format known locally as "instatoon" is growing in popularity as people increasingly seek freely serialized webtoons, autobiographical content and easy access to…