Korean Entertainment Business Brief

Galaxy Corp opened a Seoul robot theme park where AI-powered robots perform K-pop dances and interact with visitors, turning physical AI into globally...

• Episode Company shifted from children's YouTube content to lead investing in Cannes-selected "Dora," citing the slump for favorable terms with top...

The US microdrama industry is projected to generate $1.5 billion in 2026 and approach $2 billion next year, as NBCUniversal, Fox and other major groups invest in vertical series with 45-second to two-minute episodes.

Galaxy Corporation aims to launch K-pop robot idols on world tours next year, using them as an alter ego to bypass physical limits on artist travel...

The Korean Business Research Institute's August movie star brand reputation rankings provide a direct gauge of film actors' marketability and endorsement potential in the Korean entertainment sector.

DRX is formalizing its shift into a digital entertainment company by adding K-dramas and mobile game publishing alongside esports.

• Diversification...

Vertical media is projected to hit $150 billion in global revenue outside China in 2026, up 42% from 2025, with $131 billion from ads on platforms...

Kakao's restructuring separates its AI-driven platform operations from content holdings, placing Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment under KakaoX...

Big Bang's 20th anniversary turned Seoul into an immersive fan destination with Han River fireworks, a massive Bangbong installation at Seokchon Lake,...

Viu stands out by securing K-drama streaming rights within days of South Korean premieres, driving subscriber growth across Southeast Asia.

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KCON LA now doubles as a scouting venue for Mnet’s “Girls Planet 2027,” where open auditions target talent with U.S. appeal through a new partnership...

YouTube and TikTok were the most widely used media platforms by South Koreans in the first half of 2026 per a new survey.

Netflix will drop all seven seasons of the Japanese medical hit Doctor X globally on September 1, directly ahead of the Korean remake starring Kim...

KCON LA demonstrates K-culture's mainstream commercial foothold in the US, where Korean beauty brands drive engagement through interactive booths and...

Korean entertainment stocks are lagging the broader market rebound as investors price in recent artist comebacks and pivot to questioning...

A survey confirms YouTube and TikTok as the primary media platforms used by South Koreans in H1 2026, highlighting their growing role in content distribution and ad investments for the entertainment sector.

Latin American artists are now being developed through Korean entertainment systems at KCON LA 2026, marking a clear transformation of Hallyu.

Hallyu’s $19 billion export haul and sustained talent pipeline signal ongoing momentum, not a peak. Observers cite music as the enduring base and...

The West's growing appetite for Korean culture, seen in BTS's Grammy push and related booms, finds concrete expression at KCON LA 2026.

• Expanded...

Netflix's new YA hub groups hundreds of titles to improve discoverability amid YouTube competition.

• K-drama opportunity: Hits like “XO Kitty” prove...