Something Special, the Seoul-based international Format production agency founded by Format specialists Jin Woo Hwang (President & Executive Producer) and InSoon Kim (EVP & Head of Content), announced the company received major investment to expand. DAEKYO Investment is the lead investment capital, and SB Partners is the supporting capital. Both venture capitals invest in the 5-year-old company, allowing for its next growth phase. Something Special earned success with several format … [Read more...] about Something Special Receives Investment for Expansion
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South Korea’s Something Special Announces 5 New Formats for MIPCOM
Jin Woo Hwang, President of Korea’s Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency announced their new slate for MIPCOM with five hot new formats, Unforgettable Duet - a heartfelt series about the power of music, family, and memories; reality game show Penthouse Game; celebrity comedian travel show Hit-and-Miss Tour; Korea’s #1 rating dating Reality show I am Single; and the company’s first scripted drama format, Who is She! They are also highlighting fan favorite … [Read more...] about South Korea’s Something Special Announces 5 New Formats for MIPCOM
Something Special and TAICCA Announce Strategic Partnership to Co-Develop and Co-Produce New Unscripted IP
Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency, and the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) are excited to announce a dynamic partnership to co-develop and co-produce new unscripted intellectual properties (IP) over the next two years. This collaboration is set to begin by the end of June 2024. This strategic partnership was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 17, 2024, during the LEAP co-development event in Seoul. This … [Read more...] about Something Special and TAICCA Announce Strategic Partnership to Co-Develop and Co-Produce New Unscripted IP
Korea’s Something Special Acquires International Format Licensing Rights to The Penthouse Game
Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency, announced they acquired international licensing rights for the experimental reality game show The Penthouse Game which aired on July 2022 on Channel A and local streamer WAVVE. This show will be available for buyers to review at the LA Screenings Independent. The Penthouse Game This brand-new experimental reality game show features individuals going through financial difficulties and competing for a cash prize. … [Read more...] about Korea’s Something Special Acquires International Format Licensing Rights to The Penthouse Game
Korea’s Something Special Announces Sale of Two Format Options to Spain’s Mediawan
Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency announced the licensing of two formats into Spain and also announced they are taking a hot new dating format to MIPFormats/MIPTV. Praise ChanMi Shin, Something Special’s Head of International Business will be at MIP to present a case study of Still Alive a mystery reality game show format which the company has created with top Korean Creator, Miyeon Kim and Bora Lee. The session is taking place at 10:15 am on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Korea’s Something Special Announces Sale of Two Format Options to Spain’s Mediawan
Something Special Korea Announces International Collaboration with Korean Broadcaster MBN
Something Special, Seoul-based international Format agency announced that they have signed an MOU for a partnership with Korean private broadcaster MBN to represent the broadcaster for international licensing rights of formats, co-production and local production, and development. MBN, founded in 1993, is one of the top five major general programming channels in South Korea. MBN has a strong reputation for producing high-quality music shows, with music shows airing year-round, including the … [Read more...] about Something Special Korea Announces International Collaboration with Korean Broadcaster MBN
