InSoon Kim, EVP – Head of Content for Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency, announced the company won two KOCCA annual funds and accepted both the Format Lab (5 years in a row) and the Pilot fund. KOCCA allows for a max of two funds per year for one company. For the Format Lab, Something Special selected four teams of established Korean producers such as: Sook-kyung Kang, original creator of Physical 100, and Hyunsook Ji, original creator of Singles … [Read more...] about Korea’s Something Special wins two KOCCA funds for production
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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
TAICCA selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project
Something Special and AR Asia Productions, Hong Kong-based regional production company, have announced their selection by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) to spearhead the LEAP Creative Lab project. This initiative aims to elevate the creativity of Taiwanese producers through immersive learning experiences and collaborative development opportunities. Entitled LEAP, this year-long project will be led by Something Special and AR Asia Productions, with activities spanning … [Read more...] about TAICCA selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project
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
