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    Netflix to invest $2.5bn in Korean content after ‘Squid Game’ fever

    South Korean President praised the announcement as a "fantastic opportunity" for both Korean creators and Netflix, recognizing the potential benefits that the investment could bring to the country's entertainment industry and to the streaming giant's platform.
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    South Korea: In a clear indication of the global phenomenon that is Korean culture, Netflix has revealed plans to invest a whopping $2.5 billion into South Korean content. The move underlines the streaming giant’s continued commitment to diversifying its offerings and catering to a global audience.

    During a meeting with South Korean President Mr. Yoon Suk-yeol, who is currently on a six-day visit to the United States, Netflix CEO Mr. Ted Sarandos announced that the streaming giant would be investing $2.5 billion into South Korean content. The move highlights the growing significance of Korean culture worldwide and reinforces Netflix’s ongoing efforts to broaden its content library and appeal to a global audience.

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    South Korean President praised the announcement as a “fantastic opportunity” for both Korean creators and Netflix, recognizing the potential benefits that the investment could bring to the country’s entertainment industry and to the streaming giant’s platform.

     South Korean music and cinema have achieved worldwide recognition in recent years after the phenomenal success of K-pop sensations like BTS and Blackpink, and critically acclaimed films such as the Oscar-winning “Parasite,”. The growing popularity of Korean entertainment underscores the cultural impact that the country has made on the global stage.

    Upon its release in 2021, the Netflix series “Squid Game,” which depicts the perilous journey of indebted participants vying for a lucrative cash prize, became the streaming giant’s most-watched show ever, amassing over 1.6 billion views in record time. The series’ massive success serves as a testament to the global appetite for Korean entertainment and underscores the importance of Netflix’s investment in South Korean content.

    In 2021, Netflix’s “Squid Game” series took the world by storm, depicting the life-threatening challenges faced by contestants in a race to win a cash prize. The show swiftly broke records as the streaming service’s most-viewed production of all time, garnering an astounding 1.6 billion views. This accomplishment highlights the immense popularity of Korean entertainment on a global scale and emphasizes the significance of Netflix’s decision to invest heavily in South Korean content.

    According to data from the company, over 60 percent of Netflix viewers watched a South Korean-produced program on the platform in 2022, indicating the strong and growing appeal of Korean entertainment among global audiences.

    The CEO of Netflix expressed his confidence in South Korean creators, stating that the streaming giant’s significant investment in South Korean content is a testament to the belief that these talented storytellers will continue to captivate audiences with their compelling narratives.

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