Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Netflix's daily active users hit record high in Dec.: Data

The daily active users (DAUs) of global streaming platform Netflix surpassed 15 million for the first time in Korea last month, data showed Tuesday.

2026-01-13

Mnet's 'Show Me the Money' to return with 12th season in 2026

The 12th season of Mnet's long-running hip-hop competition show “Show Me the Money” (2012–) will premiere on Jan. 15, 2026. This marks the franchise's return in three years, as the 11th season ended in December 2022.

2025-12-16

Korean thrillers highlight female antiheroes in emotionally detached roles

Korean thrillers are increasingly showcasing female antiheroes, like Kim Yoo-jung's character in 'Dear X,' who embody emotional detachment and psychological complexity.

2025-11-29

Korean Netflix users spend nearly 7 hours on platform in October: Data

Global streaming giant Netflix maintained its dominance in Korea, with local users spending more time on the platform than on any of its rivals, data showed Wednesday.

2025-11-05

Tving launches content hub on Disney+ for Japanese users

Korean streaming platform Tving will launch a dedicated content hub on Disney+ in Japan as part of a strategic partnership with the U.S. entertainment giant.

2025-11-04

CJ ENM and Warner Bros. join forces to globally produce, distribute K-content

CJ ENM and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up to coproduce Korean content and drive its expansion into global markets.

2025-10-16

Take me back? Love show 'EXchange' returns for a 4th season

Korea's hit love-matching program “EXchange” (2021-), which puts ex-lovers together to rekindle old flames or spark new ones, has returned for its fourth season: more real, fast-paced and unpredictable than previous installments.

2025-10-01

Streaming platform Tving apologizes for likeness in its drama poster with Chinese film

Streaming platform Tving apologized for the apparent likeness in its poster for the upcoming drama series "Dear X" to a poster from a 2017 Chinese remake of the Japanese thriller hit "The Devotions of Suspect X" (2008).

2025-09-11

Korea International Streaming Festival to return to Busan next week

This year’s Korea International Streaming Festival (KISF) will return to Busan this month, offering audiences an interactive look at the latest original content and accessibility technologies from major streaming platforms.

2025-08-15

Production studio SLL to roll out new content in second half of 2025

IP powerhouse SLL is rolling out a slate of new content for the second half of 2025. SLL said it aims to maintain “the concept and universe of previous installments while introducing new plots and characters.”

2025-07-10