The Korean wave continues to sweep the world, as the Kocowa+ platform – a kind of Netflix specialised in Korean content – is expanding to Europe and Oceania. The content is available eight hours after its initial broadcast in Korea. But how does one access it and why is it gaining popularity off lately? Read all about it here.
Kocowa+: Here’s what we know about this OTT platform
On its website, Kocowa+ defines itself as an online premium streaming service which delivers Korean drama series, variety shows and K-pop shows from KBS, MBC, SBS and other content partners. Basically, if you’re a fan of Korean movies, shows or music, this could be the platform for you. Available since 2017 in North and South America, the service is now arriving in Europe and Oceania, on mobile only for now. Expect to pay €6.99 (INR 633.33) a month for a basic subscription, and €1 (INR 90.60) more for a subscription plan with four accounts.
While the interface is, unsurprisingly, relatively similar to Netflix, the catalog is entirely dedicated to Korean content. As with the American platform, Kocowa+ also offers selections spotlighting trending content, reality TV shows, and travel-related films in the ‘Passport Ready, Ticket Bought’ category, and a more dramatic selection of thrillers in the ‘The Plot Thickens’ category. One of the platform’s biggest advantages is the ability to watch a program within eight hours of its broadcast in Korea, in Korean, with subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese. All of which is an undeniable asset for K-Drama fans.
What to expect on the streaming platform apart from K-dramas and movies?
In addition to broadcasting Korean content, Kocowa+ will also offer live broadcasts, from concerts to music charts. With 30,000 hours of programming, the platform bills itself as “the largest Korean content library outside of Korea,” according to Deadline.
Having said that, Kocowa is not available in India currently. According to the official website, the brand has “a broad vision of expand our business to other regions, like Asia and Europe.” Considering it’s now available in Europe and Oceania, we can only hope that it will be coming to India soon.
Kocowa+, which stands for Korean Content Wave, is part of the so-called Hallyu phenomenon. This “Korean wave” is a major cultural phenomenon of the 21st century, encompassing a variety of cultural products, such as pop music, TV shows and movies produced in South Korea. Recently, the Old Continent was named the fastest-growing market for the genre, with no fewer than 13.2 million people declaring themselves fans, according to The 2023 Overseas Global Hallyu Survey.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Is Kocowa available in India?
Kocowa is not available in India currently.
– Can you use Kocowa for free?
There is a 14-day free trial that one can avail. The premium content content on Kocowa requires a proper subscription.
– What is KOCOWA TV?
Kocowa TV is the YouTube channel for Kocowa and it streams content from Kocowa+ along with its original content.
– Is KOCOWA better than Viki?
Both Kocowa and Viki are Asian streaming platforms. While Viki is known for its wide selection of Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Taiwanese dramas and movies, Kocowa specialises in Korean content like dramas, movies, music charts, live broadcasts, concerts and much more.
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