From music to film to television and streaming series to food, K-content is dominating the world stage. With remarkable achievements across several artistic disciplines and ever growing popularity of its creative talents, South Korea is in the center of a cultural moment. Some observers may be surprised by this K-phenomenon, but the global success of South Korean cultural contents is due to a combination of various factors at work for many years before the apparent explosion.
An indispensable factor in the success of K-content, South Korean entertainment companies have not only figured out how to develop and bankroll high-quality products but also distribute them globally with a keen understanding of how culture is consumed in the 21st century. At the forefront of the South Korean entertainment industry is CJ ENM, the company responsible for bringing you Parasite, Crash Landing on You, and KCON, to name just a few.
Steve Chung, Chief Global Officer of CJ ENM, discusses the emergence, success and staying power of K-Content in a conversation with Vivian Lee.
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K-Content on the World Stage: Emergence, Explosion, and Staying Power
with Steve Chung
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 6:30 PM (EDT)
The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
About the Speaker:
Steve W. Chung oversees all international business (outside of Korea) for CJ ENM as its inaugural Chief Global Officer, based in Los Angeles. Steve joined CJ ENM from FOX Corporation, where he was the Chief Growth Officer and led strategic initiatives to help position FOX for long-term growth. Prior to FOX, Chung was the Founder and CEO of Frankly, an OTT and digital media platform company serving ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates. |
About the Moderator:
Vivian Lee is an Emmy-winning TV journalist. She is currently a correspondent for the syndicated Asian American Life, a news and lifestyles magazine program produced by and airing on CUNY TV in NYC. She anchored and reported for NY1 for 13 years on issues of vital local and national interest, including Joe Biden’s 2020 election win, Pope Francis’ historic visit to the US, and Hurricane Sandy. Vivian also hosted an arts and culture show, “Spotlight New York,” focusing on the creative landscape of the five boroughs. |