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Chinese, Korean Entertainment Industries Cautiously Optimistic on Removal of Culture Ban

Chinese, Korean Entertainment Industries Cautiously Optimistic on Removal of Culture Ban

SEOUL, Jul. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — With growing hope that the Chinese government’s ban on Korean culture products will be lifted, the entertainment industries of both countries have started to perk up in anticipation. In recent years, the export of Korean culture has become an important source of revenue for the Korean economy, as well as [...]

Boom of Korean TV Series Grips Argentina

Boom of Korean TV Series Grips Argentina

SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) – South Korean TV dramas are captivating viewers in Argentina, another sign that the popularity of “hallyu” is rising in Latin America. “Stairway to Heaven” starring Kwon Sang-woo and Choi Ji-woo has recently been hovering around fifth in the local viewership ranking, according to the Korean Cultural Center in the South American country, [...]

SBS Drama “Pinocchio” Sells Distribution Rights to Youku Tudou for Record Amount

SBS Drama “Pinocchio” Sells Distribution Rights to Youku Tudou for Record Amount

SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The SBS drama “Pinocchio” received a green light for  overseas distribution by selling its distribution rights to China for a record amount. A spokesperson announced on November 24 that the drama sold its distribution rights to China’s largest video portal site, Youku Tudou, for US$280,000 per episode. SEE ALSO: [...]

What Are Most Favored Korean Products among Chinese Consumers?

What Are Most Favored Korean Products among Chinese Consumers?

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Nongshim’s Shin-Ramyun and the mega-hit drama “My Love from the Star” were among the masterpieces of Korea selected by the Chinese. The Korea Marketing Association (KMA) announced on October 23 that the list of 42 Korean masterpiece products “mostly loved by the Chinese.” KMA conducted an online survey with 10,768 [...]