The K-Content Podcast

Overview of the Korean media and entertainment landscape (Ep. 1)

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In this episode, we provide a broad overview of the players making k-content, the South Korea government's role in promoting k-content, and a preview of the Korean tech firms getting into the mix as well.

00:00 Show Intro

01:35 Host Intros

03:53 The Historical Rise and Global Influence of Korean Content

14:29 Exploring the Different Facets of Korean Entertainment: TV, Movies, Music, and Games

19:19 The Business Behind K-Content: Companies and Market Dynamics

28:03 The Role of Chaebols in Shaping Korean Entertainment

37:40 Unveiling CJ Group: From Sugar to Entertainment Giant

39:44 Exploring the Intricacies of Korean Corporate Structure

41:13 CJ's Media Mastery: A Journey from Food to Fame

44:09 SLL & Netflix

49:49 The Global Ascent of K-Pop: BTS and Beyond

54:17 The Powerhouses of K-Pop: Hybe, SM Entertainment, JYP, YG

57:19 Navigating the Digital Giants: Naver and Kakao

01:09:57 Reflections and Predictions: The Future of K-Content

Referenced in the show:

  • https://shlel.tripod.com/krinaug.htm
  • https://globalaffairs.org/research/public-opinion-survey/americans-positive-south-korea-despite-trumps-views-alliance
  • https://kr.usembassy.gov/042823-south-korean-president-yoon-suk-yeols-address-to-a-joint-session-of-u-s-congress/
  • https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220816000084
  • https://www.mcst.go.kr/english/policy/pressView.jsp?pSeq=215
  • https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-takes-k-content-to-new-heights-with-2023-slate
  • https://variety.com/2020/film/news/parasite-oscars-best-picture-history-1203496848/
  • https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/26/arts/music/popcast-k-pop-girl-groups.html
  • https://gamerant.com/pubg-india-ban-2022/
  • https://www.pcgamesn.com/dark-and-darker/demo-steam-player-count
  • https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/korea-streaming-tving-wavve-merger-talks-netflix-1235812409/
  • https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210210001004
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanmacdonald/2022/06/17/how-sll-plans-to-expand-on-this-years-k-drama-and-film-success/?sh=38e3a1167647
  • https://i.insider.com/55a6bb002acae74c2f8b48b8?width=1200format=jpeg&auto=webp
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    The K-Content PodcastBy Jonathan Pan