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Something Special taps former MBC Jacob Han as Head of Productions in Korea 13 MAY 2025

Production

Something Special taps former MBC Jacob Han as Head of Productions in Korea

He will produce the full series of the heartfelt “Unforgettable Duet” commissioned by MBN and funded in part by a recently awarded KOCCA Fund.
South Korea commits $1 billion to position animation as next global content powerhouse 28 APR 2025

Kids & Animation

South Korea commits $1 billion to position animation as next global content powerhouse

The government-backed plan focuses on boosting production capacity, fostering talent development, and enhancing Korea’s competitive edge in the global animation market. Strategic support for streaming content, co-productions, and technological innovation will drive long-term industry growth.
South Korean shows are the most popular non-US content on Netflix 15 APR 2025

Markets

South Korean shows are the most popular non-US content on Netflix

Netflix’s love affair with South Korean content is set to continue In the second half of 2024, South Korean content was streamed for 7.7bn hours, around 8% of all viewing on Netflix. This outpaces content from major markets, including the UK, Japan, and Spain.
Korea's SLL and Japan's TV Asahi join forces on love thriller series "The Monster Within" 11 APR 2025

Production

Korea's SLL and Japan's TV Asahi join forces on love thriller series "The Monster Within"

Based on the original story of writer Sin Un-yon, the story follows a female lawyer with outstanding skills who meets a married man who is a murder suspect and suddenly falls in a forbidden love.
Banff World Media Festival 2025: Korea was named the Inaugural Country of Honour 31 MAR 2025

Trade Shows

Banff World Media Festival 2025: Korea was named the Inaugural Country of Honour

This recognition highlights Korea’s global influence on the entertainment industry and its trailblazing producers, media companies, and content creators. The 46th annual event will take place June 8–11, 2025, at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada.