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Netflix marks 10 years in Korea, unveiling new star-studded lineup

Netflix marked a decade of service in Korea with Netflix Janchi, a two-day fan festival held Saturday and Sunday in Seoul that brought together fans, actors, creators and executives to celebrate 10 years of Korean storytelling reaching global audiences. At the event, held at Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul's Mapo District, key figures who led the global K-content phenomenon over the past decade…

Netflix marks 10 years in Korea, unveiling new star-studded lineup

Netflix celebrated a decade of service in South Korea with Netflix Janchi, a two-day fan festival held in Seoul on Saturday and Sunday. The event in Oil Tank Culture Park's Mapo District brought together fans, actors, creators, and executives to honor 10 years of Korean storytelling that reached global audiences. Notable figures from hit series like Squid Game (2021), KPop Demon Hunters (2025), and D.P.

(2021) were present to reflect on their decade-long journey. During a panel discussing iconic moments from Squid Game, lead actor Lee Jung-jae shared how fans overseas expressed pride in being Asian and Korean, which he found deeply gratifying. Co-star Lee Byung-hun also recalled the overwhelming global response to the series.

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