CNN Original Series K-Everything hosted, and executive produced by Tony-award nominated actor, director, producer, and social advocate Daniel Dae Kim will premiere on May 9th on CNN International. A cultural exploration of Korea’s explosive global influence, the series will air four episodes during the month of May. “It’s both a personal and professional thrill to be able […]
Zipair Tokyo has operated Asia’s first commercial passenger flight equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service as flight ZG045 from Tokyo (Narita) to Incheon, South Korea. The flight marked a milestone for inflight connectivity in Asia, introducing high-speed, low-latency internet access for all passengers, free of charge on Zipair. On Starlink-equipped aircraft, passengers in every […]
Research from Ampere Analysis highlights the critical role local Originals have played in Netflix’s international success in penetrating new markets. Audiences worldwide continue to show a strong preference for locally produced content, and in 2025, 52 per cent of Netflix’s Original TV season releases were non-English-language. Breaking into majority territory for the first time, this […]
Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, will introduce Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to its entire fleet. This marks the first time a South Korean airline will adopt Starlink for in-flight connectivity, an initiative that aims to significantly elevate the passenger and crew experience ahead of the airlines’ full integration. […]
North American free streaming platform Mometu has expanded its catalogue of Korean cinema. Leading the new additions is Kim Ki-duk’s The Isle, the festival standout that cemented the late filmmaker as a defining voice of Korean arthouse cinema. Also joining the lineup is crime thriller Beasts Clawing at Straws, featuring Academy Award winner Youn Yuh-jung, […]
The US remains the world’s most influential media and entertainment (M&E) market, generating 39 per cent of global revenues. Out of the $1.1 trillion (€0.94tn) worldwide M&E economy, the US alone contributes $430 billion. It also dominates streaming, accounting for 53 per cent of global SVoD revenues ($181 billion), 80 per cent of the FAST […]
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics has been hit with a $191.4 million (€166.3m) penalty fine for infringing two US patents held by Irish business Pictiva Display. Pictiva convinced a Texas jury that a wide range of Samsung devices violated Pictiva’s patent rights in technology for enhancing the resolution, brightness and power efficiency of OLED displays. Pictiva […]
The Northeast Asia Video Summit 2025, hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), brought together leading media executives, content creators, and technology innovators to explore the future of video in Japan and Korea. Held in Tokyo on October 28th, the summit showcased transformative strategies in global content production, streaming monetisation, and cross-border collaboration. A […]
A report by Ampere Analysis reveals that while global audiences are watching more South Korean content than ever, both international streaming platforms and local commissioners are producing fewer new TV titles. Local companies have struggled with rising production costs and the broader macroeconomic challenges, while international SVoDs are shifting their content strategy towards acquisitions and […]
Korea’s premium VoD market reached $1.1 billion (€0.94bn) in H1 2025, with paid SVoD subscriptions climbing to 24.5 million and 1.5 million net new additions during the period, according to insights from ampd, the measurement platform owned and operated by Media Partners Asia (MPA). Growth was concentrated among scaled leaders, while the introduction of connected […]