Disney+ has partnered Korean entertainment conglomerate CJ ENM to bring their originals on the Tving platform to the Japanese market.
From November 5 onwards, Disney+ Japan will offer up to 60 Tving titles and CJ ENM series, including Guardian: The Lonely and Great God and Reply 1988.
Thriller series Dear X, starring Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae and Kim Do-hoon, will also stream exclusively on Disney+ in Japan on November 6, simultaneous with its Korea debut.
Tving’s Korean content will add to Disney+’s current Korean slate, which includes hits like Moving, The Worst of Evil and Tempest.
Additionally, Disney+ Japan will add a dedicated feature on the platform’s home page, branded as “TVING Highlights,” sitting alongside Disney+’s franchises, blockbuster hits and premium originals.
Subscribers can also access a curated “TVING Collection” hub, which brings all of the Korean streamer’s titles together in one place.
“As we celebrate five years of Disney+ in Japan, we remain committed to expanding our content offerings to reflect the diverse preferences of audiences,” said Tamotsu Hiiro, Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. “This collaboration with CJ ENM and TVING is a significant step forward in that journey. By combining CJ ENM and TVING’s compelling Korean storytelling with Disney+’s world-class portfolio of global blockbusters and local hits, we’re creating a richer viewing experience for viewers of all generations.”
Julie Choi, CEO of TVING, added: “Our partnership with Disney, which has a strong presence and deep history in Japan, is an opportunity to most effectively present TVING content to local viewers. We will continue to deliver compelling K-content to global audiences. Through this partnership with Disney, we aim to grow beyond Korea’s No.1 OTT into a truly global K-OTT platform.”
Tony Zameczkowski, Senior Vice President and General Manager, DTC (Direct-to-Consumer), Asia Pacific, The Walt Disney Company, said: “This collaboration with CJ ENM and TVING marks a pivotal moment in our regional content and partnership strategy.
“As Korean storytelling continues to captivate global audiences, we’re proud to bring CJ ENM and TVING’s most compelling series to Disney+ viewers in Japan. This partnership not only strengthens our Korean content offering but is the beginning of a broader opportunity to deepen our connection with audiences in one of the world’s most dynamic streaming markets.”