- Strategic Partnership: TVing and Paramount+ Collaborate on Original Content for Global Market 목차
TVing, an online video service platform, has joined forces with Paramount+ in a strategic partnership to produce original content targeting audiences worldwide. They have chosen two original series, "The Day of Misfortune" and "Queen Wu," to kick off their collaboration. These series will be released in 27 countries where Paramount+ is available.
Following the successful premiere of "Yonder" and the upcoming release of "Ransom" on Paramount+ on April 11th, this partnership aims to bolster the global competitiveness of Korean content by offering unique, large-scale productions.
"The Day of Misfortune," based on a well-liked webtoon, is a thriller series penned by Kim Min-seong and Song Hanna and directed by Phil Gam-seong. The plot involves an unsuspecting taxi driver who learns that his long-distance client is a serial killer. Production for the series will commence soon.
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Netflix's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, recently announced plans to invest around $2.5 billion (approximately 3.3 trillion won) in Korean content over the next four years, focusing on dramas, movies, and reality shows. This follows the success of Korean original s
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"Queen Wu," TVing's inaugural historical drama series, is written by Lee Byung-hak and directed by Jeong Se-gyo. It chronicles the power struggle among princes vying for the throne following the sudden death of the king, and Queen Wu, who is targeted by five tribes seeking to seize power within 24 hours. The action-packed series is set to debut in 2024.
Hwang Hye-jeong, TVing's Chief Content Officer, is thrilled about the partnership. She highlighted that various original series from TVing have been competing in global awards ceremonies, both in Korea and abroad. Hye-jeong declared, "We will continue to enhance the global competitiveness of K-content with original series featuring grand scale and unparalleled worldviews."
<Ransom>: First Korean Drama to Win at Cannes International Series Festival
The Korean drama 'Ransom' made history as it was awarded the "Best Screenplay Award" in the feature film competition category at the 6th Cannes International Series Festival held at the Lumiere Grand Theater on April 19th. This marks the first time that a
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Park Lee-beom, Paramount's Asia business and streaming representative, shares in the excitement, stating, "We are overjoyed to incorporate four exceptional Korean titles into Paramount's diverse portfolio." This partnership is expected to elevate the international presence of both companies and further showcase Korean content to a larger audience.
