In 2025, K-content exports hit a record $14.9 billion. The number is bigger than ever, but so is the question behind it. The era of platform concentration is being challenged, and Web3 is now part of the conversation. The growth is real, but a faire…
On June 15, 2026, a new partnership between The Pinkfong Company and Amazon Kids+ drew attention. The toddler series Bebefinn is set to take on a new shape through a global platform. This partnership shows both the overseas growth of K-content and t…
On May 28, Melon unveiled an idea that immediately grabbed the market's attention. It is a unified chart made with Tencent Music in China and LINE Music in Japan. The name is Global K Chart, and it will also factor in fandom activity. Music rank…
The first 20 years of success have given this market more weight. Participation from 55 countries makes Busan's deal-making stage much larger. Content trading is now closer to an industry language than a cultural event. As the scale grows, so do…
Netflix's arrival in Korea was more than a new service launch. The platform acted as a catalyst that changed production practices and industry structure. The global success of Korean originals has had a direct effect on the local ecosystem. This…
Daum has officially announced that, starting December 10, its live-broadcast feature will move out of the mobile news tab and become a separate "Live" tab. The redesign expands live programming beyond news to include entertainment and spor…
A YouTuber known for spreading unverified allegations online was ordered to pay 10 million won in damages to streamer GwajipSeyeon after making false claims. On October 21, 2025, the Seoul Central District Court held the creator responsible for defa…