Netflix Dedicated $2.5 Billion to South Korean TV and Film Production Over Next Four Years
- Netflix plans to invest $2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years to produce Korean TV series, movies, and unscripted shows
- The investment is a major opportunity for South Korea's content industry and Netflix as the country seeks to increase cultural exports and soft power.
- Netflix cites global hits produced by South Korean creators such as "Squid Game", "The Glory", and "Physical:100" as reason for investment.
- Korean shows are popular on Netflix, with 60% of its users watching at least one Korean-made show last year.
- Netflix has introduced over 80 Korean films and series and spent about $700 million on Korean content between 2015 and 2020.