{
  "id": 5475720,
  "title": "CJ ENM brings K-drama, K-pop channels to Amazon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/cj-enm-brings-k-drama-k-pop-channels-to-amazon-5475720",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-04T03:02:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260904/cj-enm-brings-k-drama-k-pop-channels-to-amazon"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "American television viewers now have access to two new channels featuring Korean entertainment, and viewers won't need a subscription to watch them. CJ ENM, the entertainment company behind blockbuster hits such as Parasite, announced on Friday that it will launch two free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels on Amazon Prime Video in the United States. The channels - \"CJ ENM K-Stories\" and \"CJ ENM K-Pop\" - will operate 24/7, aiming to broaden the popularity of Korean dramas, films, and music in American households. This move marks a strategic move by CJ ENM to capitalize on its vast content library and capitalize on the rapidly growing FAST market, which provides linear, cable-style channels over the internet without monthly fees. With traditional paid streaming services experiencing consumer fatigue over increasing subscription costs, free ad-supported platforms have become a dominant force in American media consumption. The flagship channel, \"CJ ENM K-Stories,\" will feature popular television series and movies, with its debut lineup including acclaimed titles.",
  "summary": "American television viewers are getting two new front-row seats to Korean entertainment, and accessing them will not require a subscription. CJ ENM, the entertainment powerhouse behind global smashes like \"Parasite,\" said Friday that it is launching two free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels on Amazon Prime Video in the United States. Operating around the clock, the brand channels…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "CJ ENM brings K-drama, K-pop channels to Amazon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/cj-enm-brings-k-drama-k-pop-channels-to-amazon",
        "published": "2026-09-04T02:52:03.000Z"
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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."
}