{
  "id": 16444189,
  "title": "Netflix marks 10 years in Korea, unveiling new star-studded lineup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/netflix-marks-10-years-in-korea-unveiling-new-star-studded-lineup",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T07:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20261025/netflix-marks-10-years-in-korea-unveiling-new-star-studded-lineup"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Netflix celebrated its tenth anniversary in Korea with the Netflix Janchi fan festival, held over two days in Seoul. The event brought together fans, actors, creators, and executives to commemorate the platform's role in bringing Korean content to a global audience. Prominent figures from the world of Korean entertainment, who played pivotal roles in the success of hit series like Squid Game (2021), KPop Demon Hunters (2025), and D.P. (2021), gathered at Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul's Mapo District. They reflected on their decade-long journey, highlighting the impact of Netflix's Korean original programming. During a panel discussion, lead actor Lee Jung-jae shared his emotional response to the global fanbase, expressing pride in being Asian and Korean. Co-star Lee Byung-hun echoed the universal appreciation the series garnered.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Netflix marks 10 years in Korea with fan festival",
    "Korean entertainment figures celebrate platform's impact",
    "Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun share emotional responses"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The decade-long partnership between the streaming platform and local creators solidifies Korea's position as a primary engine for driving the service's global content reach and cultural influence.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}