Warner Bros. Discovery and leading South Korean studio CJ ENM have forged a major co-production and distribution partnership that will build a pipeline of Korean dramas and unscripted series.
The multi-year partnership will see HBO Max home to Tving, the Korean streaming platform launched by CJ ENM, in 17 markets across Asia Pacific, including Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Launching in early 2026, subscribers will have access to new K-drama titles in addition to existing scripted and unscripted entertainment from CJ ENM and Tving’s libraries. Prior to this, several Korean titles will be available next month, including drama premieres. Dear X November 6th.
The two companies also plan to co-finance and co-produce original Korean dramas that will be distributed worldwide on HBO Max.
said David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery.
“Together, we will deliver authentic stories that transcend borders on a platform where fans can discover new favorites, revisit timeless classics, and experience the world’s best content,” said Mikie Lee, Vice Chairman of CJ Group.
The companies say details of the content lineup will be announced in the coming months.
This marks the latest move by CJ ENM, perhaps best known internationally as the financier and distributor of Oscar winners. parasiteexpanding its business beyond South Korea. This year marks the 30th anniversaryth The company declared this anniversary its “first official year of global expansion.”
The group operates production giants including drama company Studio Dragon, US-based Studio Fifth Season, CJ ENM Studios and Tving.
In July, the company announced it would establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Saudi Arabia to pursue cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa, and earlier this year signed a three-year partnership with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to shine a spotlight on Asian films in Hollywood.
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