Frograms, the providers of the movie suggestion service Watcha, announced that it will launch an unlimited VOD streaming service called Watcha Play in January. (Image : Yonhap)
SEOUL, Dec.22 (Korea Bizwire) – Frograms, the providers of the movie suggestion service Watcha, announced that it will launch an unlimited VOD streaming service called Watcha Play in January.
The web version will launch first, followed by a mobile version in April. A smart TV version will be launched at some point next year.
For fixed payment of 4,900 won per month, Watcha Play provides unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows to its users.
The service can be used on Windows and Mac OS without installing Active X, and all the processes from subscribing, payment and streaming are realized through HTML5 standards, working fast and smoothly on all browsers.
Of note, through the 230 million data records the company has accumulated from its 1.7 million subscribers of Watcha, high-quality suggestions on what to watch can be provided.
Watch Play has currently secured access 4,500 different videos, including movies and TV shows. Company officials revealed that they are continuously discussing with distributors in and out of the country to expand the content base.
By Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
