Disney Plus bets big on Korean content to boost global presence

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SINGAPORE -- Disney Plus, a global over-the-top (OTT) platform, is expanding the lineup of its original Korean titles, buoyed by the global popularity of K-drama series, heralding fierce competition with Netflix Inc.that has been scaling up offerings from Korean artists.

In December, a new drama series Light Shop, based on Kangfull's another eponymous webtoon, will premiere on Disney Plus.“APAC is an important and vibrant growth region for The Walt Disney Company.

This year, Korean action drama A Shop for Killers has become the most viewed series on Disney Plus in Asia Pacific.

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Published On: 2024-11-25 @ 14:08:54 (2 hours ago)

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