Static Waves, the Amsterdam headquartered and now Seoul-based media company focused on FAST channel creation and distribution, content production, and ad sales, has partnered with South Korean broadcasting company Arirang TV to launch the first ever FAST channel dedicated to the wildly popular music and cultural phenomenon known as K-Pop. K-Wave will launch this coming January via ZEASN platforms in the US, Europe, and Asia, which include TCL, Vestel, and HiSense TV+ connected TVs pre-installed … [Read more...] about Static Waves Korea partners with Arirang TV to launch first K-Pop-focused FAST Channel: K-Wave
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K-Pop Dance AI Platform STEPIN Surpasses 200,000 Downloads
Sidewalk Entertainment, an AI startup company based in Seoul, South Korea, announced on October 30 that their global K-Pop Dance AI Platform, STEPIN, has gone beyond 200,000 downloads. STEPIN is a K-Pop dance app that utilizes real-time motion tracking AI technology. After its full-fledged launch campaign commenced on October 10, the number of downloads exceeded 200,000 by October 29. Moreover, 135,000 member registrations were recorded, accounting for 68% of the download count, indicating … [Read more...] about K-Pop Dance AI Platform STEPIN Surpasses 200,000 Downloads
BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star – an eight-part documentary event to debut December 20 exclusively on Disney+
After an exceptional 2022 Disney+ debut with BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, 21st century pop icons BTS are returning to the home of award-winning Korean content with BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star – a new eight-part docuseries coming December 20, exclusively to Disney+. Featuring never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind the scenes moments with RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star will take audiences on an in-depth journey across the … [Read more...] about BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star – an eight-part documentary event to debut December 20 exclusively on Disney+
Pillango Productions and Aircraft Pictures announce K-Pop inspired tween dramedy series Gangnam Project for CBC Kids and CBBC
Canadian prodcos Pillango Productions (founded by series creator Sarah Haasz) and Academy Award® and Emmy Award® nominated Aircraft Pictures, a leading production company that specializes in scripted content for youth and families, with co-commissioning broadcasters CBC Kids and CBBC are delighted to announce Gangnam Project (10 x 30’), a new tween dramedy series set in the exciting world of K-pop. The series, which recently wrapped production in Toronto and South Korea, is scheduled to debut … [Read more...] about Pillango Productions and Aircraft Pictures announce K-Pop inspired tween dramedy series Gangnam Project for CBC Kids and CBBC
New K-Pop documentary series NCT 127: The Lost Boys to debut August 30 exclusively on Disney+
In 2016, K-Pop idols NCT 127 left their childhoods behind, stepping into the limelight before being whisked off to stardom in a whirlwind of camera flashes, interviews and screaming fans. This summer, they finally take time to pause and reflect on their success in NCT 127: The Lost Boys, coming August 30 exclusively on Disney+. In this upcoming four-part series, NCT 127 members TAEIL, JOHNNY, TAEYONG, YUTA, DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, JUNGWOO, MARK, and HAECHAN sit down to talk about their childhood … [Read more...] about New K-Pop documentary series NCT 127: The Lost Boys to debut August 30 exclusively on Disney+
K-Pop legends touch down January 19 exclusively on Disney+ in Super Junior: The Last Man Standing
In celebration of a new year and the group’s 18th anniversary, a new documentary about legendary Korean pop band SUPER JUNIOR will be released exclusively on Disney+, January 18. Titled SUPER JUNIOR: THE LAST MAN STANDING, this documentary follows the band from their inception as SUPER JUNIOR 05, and traces their record success - first across Asia and then the world. Offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at SUPER JUNIOR and its members – Lee Teuk, Hee Chul, Ye Sung, Shin Dong, … [Read more...] about K-Pop legends touch down January 19 exclusively on Disney+ in Super Junior: The Last Man Standing
