KCON 2015 Japan business matchmaking session Seoul, Korea – Asia’s leading content and media company, CJ E&M, has announced its success in hosting the KCON 2015 Japan, breathing new life into Hallyu, or the so-called Korean wave, in the neighbouring country. Nearly 15,000 people flocked to Saitama Super Arena on April 22 to meet K-pop stars and experience Korean culture firsthand. The one-day extravaganza included not only K-pop related events such as M COUNTDOWN, Meet & … [Read more...] about KCON 2015 – A Hit in Japan
Korean wave
KBS World turns 10
KBS World began operations in a small office in the summer of 2003, ignited by an effort to reach out to fans of Korean TV content. Mainly, a few popular KBS TV programmes were sold or broadcast for Koreans who lived in the U.S. to keep them up-to-date with news and new trends in Korea. The subsequent flourishing of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) propelled the desire for Korean TV programmes, leading to the rapid expansion of KBS World. By the late 1990s, South Korean entertainment and culture grew to … [Read more...] about KBS World turns 10
A Hallyu of change
The Korean television industry has begun an exciting chapter since our last country focus a year ago. Hallyu (Korean Wave) was said by observers to have reached its peak in the mid 2000s, but a resurgence at the beginning of last year has meant the wave is now back on track. This momentum has given 2011 a much different start than its predecessor. Last year was largely about recovery: finding new markets like the Middle East, Africa and South America to export Korean content to, as well as … [Read more...] about A Hallyu of change
