UFC®, the world’s premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization and part of TKO Group Holdings, together with U-NEXT, Japan’s largest streaming and digital entertainment platform, today announced a multi-year extension of its media rights partnership, ensuring that U-NEXT will remain the home for UFC in Japan through 2031. Since becoming the home of UFC in Japan in 2023, U-NEXT has played a pivotal role in expanding UFC’s reach and engaging a new generation of fans consuming sports on digital … [Read more...] about UFC and U-NEXT extend media rights partnership in Japan
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CJ ENM Hosts Semi-Final Judging for 2025 International Emmy® Awards in Seoul
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM hosted the Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2025 International Emmy® Awards in Seoul on July 17. This globally recognized event underscores the growing influence of Korean culture in the global media landscape, as well as CJ ENM’s pivotal role in driving the international success of K-content. CJ ENM continues to strengthen its presence on the world stage through initiatives that bring global industry leaders to Seoul. The judging sessions took place at … [Read more...] about CJ ENM Hosts Semi-Final Judging for 2025 International Emmy® Awards in Seoul
TBS & Studio Dragon’s first co-production Love is for the DOGs set for International Release on Max following Korean premiere on TVING
TBS(Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc.) in its first-ever co-production with leading Korean studio, STUDIO DRAGON, announced that its new Prime time Tuesday drama series, "Love is for the Dogs" will be broadcast on TBS's terrestrial network in Japan, as well as aired and streamed in South Korea, and distributed internationally. TVING is the premier K-content streaming platform in Korea, offering an unparalleled selection of content accessible anytime, anywhere. From hit dramas and variety shows on … [Read more...] about TBS & Studio Dragon’s first co-production Love is for the DOGs set for International Release on Max following Korean premiere on TVING
A+E® Korea unveils official teaser ahead of Feb 15th THE WITCH Premiere
Ahead of its highly anticipated February 15 premiere, The Witch, A+E Korea has released the drama’s official teaser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJzYNLqif4Y), offering the first in-depth look at the suspenseful and emotionally charged story. The series, based on the hit webtoon by Kang Full, will premiere in South Korea on Channel A, followed by a one-hour holdback before airing on A+E Korea’s Lifetime channel. On the same day, it will be available internationally through three … [Read more...] about A+E® Korea unveils official teaser ahead of Feb 15th THE WITCH Premiere
Japan SVoD market to hit $5.6 billion in 2028 amidst rising premium content demand forecasts GlobalData
The subscription video on demand service revenue in Japan is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% from $4 billion in 2023 to $5.6 billion in 2028, driven by the strong growth in SVoD subscriptions and unique SVoD household penetration, and a steady rise in the average monthly revenue per unique SVoD household, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Japan Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) Forecast reveals that the growth in … [Read more...] about Japan SVoD market to hit $5.6 billion in 2028 amidst rising premium content demand forecasts GlobalData
BBC News channel launches on U-NEXT in Japan
Audiences across Japan can now watch the BBC News channel on U-NEXT, the first and only international news brand offered to U-NEXT customers. The channel will be available 24hrs a day in both English and Japanese (via simultaneous translation). BBC News provides accurate, impartial and independent journalism to 414m people globally each week and is the world’s most trusted international news broadcaster. In Japan, the BBC News channel was recently listed in the top 15 news providers with the … [Read more...] about BBC News channel launches on U-NEXT in Japan









