Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief New shows featuring top K-pop acts BTS and Seventeen will be uploaded to overseas Korean streaming platform KOCOWA+ following a deal between KOCOCWA’s parent company wA and Hybe Corporation.
The deal covers 18 shows featuring Hybe and kicks off in May with the first six travel show “Nana Tour with Seventeen,” stage performance shows like “Seventeen ‘Ode To You’ in Seoul,” and reality show “In the Soop Seventeen,” which follows the band on an R&R trip in the countryside. (The Korean word ‘soop’ translates as ‘forest’ in English).
Another is “Seventeen in Carat Land,” which features the band meeting its adoring fan group Carat, and live performances. A further 12 shows featuring BTS and other Hybe acts will follow later. “As the ultimate destination for Korean entertainment, K-Pop content is an extremely important part of our offerings to our passionate audience.
Partnering with legendary Hybe and adding Seventeen and more BTS content to our slate is a natural fit. We are thrilled to be bringing more world-class entertainment to our fans!” said KunHee Park CEO/CPO.
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