Lee Soo-man plans double debut; Korean Netflix users' appetite for local content drops
K-pop's founding producer Lee Soo-man is preparing a double debut, while a new report says Korean Netflix viewers are turning away from Korean content.
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K-pop agencies
Lee Soo-man built SM Entertainment into one of Korea's biggest K-pop agencies before exiting the company; his return to launching acts puts a veteran producer back into a market dominated by HYBE, SM, JYP and YG.
The producer behind SM Entertainment is preparing a double debut, according to The Korea Herald.
K-drama, film, webtoons & streaming
Netflix has invested heavily in Korean series and films, making local content a pillar of its Korean service; a shift in subscriber tastes would matter for the producers and studios that supply it.
A report cited by The Korea Herald says Korean Netflix users' preference for Korean content has dropped sharply.