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Netflix CEO "Sharing eternally unchanging dreams with Korea... There is a story that crosses language and cultural boundaries"
On the morning of the 22nd, a discussion on Netflix and Korean content was held at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, Kang Dong-han, general manager of Korean content, Seung-yong Lim, CEO of Yongfilm, producer of 'The Call' and '20th Century Girl', Ji-yeon Kim, CEO of First Man Studio, producer of 'Squid Game', Climax of 'Hell' and 'DP' Studio CEO Byun Seung-min and Kim Soo-ah, CEO of Start Company, the production company of 'Solo Hell', attended.
On this day, CEO Kim Ji-yeon said, "There are definitely works that local works can satisfy the global market. Just having a platform that can go to the global market (like Netflix) is a source of strength for production companies. Work selection, marketing, and distribution. I hope you pay a lot of attention to it."
He continued, "Because it is pre-produced, it is possible to stably compensate for the success of the work to some extent, but there are parts that become an issue. I believe that a good relationship with producers and creators, appropriate compensation, and appropriate investment will be formed. 'Squid Game' is also working on season 2 with a good personality based on the success of season 1. I think it's encouraging. I sincerely hope that many Korean contents like 'Squid Game' will come out."
CEO Lim Seung-yong said, “Among the projects we are working on with Netflix, there is a Japanese Netflix and a Japanese actor. It is a series drama based on a French movie, and as a producer, it is the strength of Netflix that I feel as a producer. You can create it flexibly through ". And I hope you don't forget your original intention so that it can be made somehow."
Also, "There are new rookies in Korean series and movies, but isn't it necessary to focus on the story they have as the story itself? In addition, when actor Noh Yoon-seo entered '20th Century Girl' as a new face, I will not be responsible for it at all. I have memories of picking up the work itself without doing it. I hope that the actors will proceed with an open mind and original intention so that they can come in anew.”
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, said, "Netflix and Korea share something that has never changed. It is a dream to give audiences excitement and joy through stories. There are countless stories that remain beyond the boundaries of language and culture. We will always do its best to support the creation of diverse and excellent content as the creators intended, and to make K-content known to the world."
Reporter Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia kkk39@tenasia.co.kr
