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‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Global Streaming Sensation, Blending Idols and Exorcism

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Global Streaming Sensation, Blending Idols and Exorcism

SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) –  In a rare fusion of K-pop glamor and supernatural adventure, K-Pop Demon Hunters, a new Netflix animated film, has taken the world by storm—climbing to the top of global streaming charts just days after its release. The film follows Huntress, a K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon slayers [...]

Naver CEO Meets With Netflix Executives In L.A. To Discuss Partnership Expansion

Naver CEO Meets With Netflix Executives In L.A. To Discuss Partnership Expansion

SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Choi Soo-yeon met with top executives at Netflix in Los Angeles this week to discuss their ongoing membership partnership and explore further collaborations, the South Korean tech giant said Thursday. According to Naver, Choi visited Netflix’s Los Angeles office Tuesday (local time), where [...]

Korean Content Becomes Netflix’s Second-Most Watched Globally, Study Finds

Korean Content Becomes Netflix’s Second-Most Watched Globally, Study Finds

SEOUL, April 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean content has emerged as the second-most popular on Netflix globally, according to a new report by Ampere Analysis. The London-based research firm said Tuesday (local time) that Korean content accounts for 8-9 percent of total viewing hours on the platform, trailing only U.S. productions, which dominate with [...]

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ Reclaims No. 1 Spot on Netflix’s Weekly Chart

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ Reclaims No. 1 Spot on Netflix’s Weekly Chart

SEOUL, April 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The nostalgic drama “When Life Gives You Tangerines” has returned to the top of Netflix’s non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday. The service’s 16-episode Korean original series climbed back to No. 1 for the week ending Sunday, garnering 5.4 million views. After premiering March 7, it ranked [...]

Korean Dating Reality Shows Push Boundaries with Increasingly Provocative Content

Korean Dating Reality Shows Push Boundaries with Increasingly Provocative Content

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a steamy scene from Netflix’s “Single’s Inferno” Season 4, a matched couple shares a bed in what’s dubbed “Paradise,” an upscale resort. The camera lingers as they rustle under the same blanket late at night, with one participant whispering, “Isn’t this moving too fast?” This scene, featured in the [...]