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Next Entertainment World (Korean: 넥스트엔터테인먼트월드, Acronym: NEW) is a South Korean media content production and distribution company. The film investment and distribution business was founded in 2008 by former Showbox president Kim Woo-taek.[1][2] Seo Dong-wook and Jang Kyung-ik are the founding members of NEW.[3][4][5][6]
Key Information
NEW has since evolved into a comprehensive entertainment company with subsidiaries venturing into other industries including music, sports, production, management, international distribution, and cinema.[7][8]
History
[edit]Domeo Holdings was the name of the holding company established in 2008. In 2012, it changed its name after a merger through absorption with the wholly owned subsidiary Next Entertainment World.[9]
The music distribution corporation Music&NEW was established in 2012.
In 2013, it surpassed CJ E&M and ranked first in terms of audience with the success of Miracle in Cell No. 7 (12.81 million viewers), Hide and Seek (5.6 million viewers), and New World (4.68 million viewers).[10]
In 2013, global distribution corporation Contents Panda was established.
In 2014, Huace Media Group invested $52.7 million, and NEW was listed on KOSDAQ.[11] Huace Media Group was listed on the KOSDAQ market with a 15% stake in NEW and Chairman Kim Woo-taek with a 45% stake.[12] In 2015, NEW set up sports corporation Bravo&NEW and Korea-China joint venture Huace&NEW.
2016 marked the establishment of contents production corporation Studio&NEW.
The Cine Q movie theater branch opened in 2017. CINEQ opened its first branch in Gyeongju and its second branch in Gumi in 2017 and its Sindorim branch in Seoul in 2018.[12]
In 2017, the subsidiary Music & New Co., Ltd. acquired shares of Windmill Ent Co., Ltd. in order to expand its business area into music and music distribution, and in June 2018, through a small-scale and simple merger, Music & New Co., Ltd. absorb Windmill ENT and merged.[12]
In 2019, NEW established VFX company eNgine and digital contents business NEW ID.[13]
Business
[edit]Movie&NEW
[edit]Movie&NEW (stylized in all caps) is NEW's film investment, distribution, marketing, and public relations division. Notable distributed works include Miracle in Cell No. 7, The Attorney, Train to Busan, The Villainess, and Peninsula.[14]
In March 2021, NEW's film division signed a three-year contract with Hollywood investment company Library Pictures International.[15][16]
Music&NEW
[edit]Music&NEW (stylized in all caps) is the music production, management, and distribution business.[17]
Studio&NEW
[edit]Studio&NEW (stylized in all caps) is a film and drama media content production company that has also expanded to management. Notable productions include the 2016 premiere project Descendants of the Sun and The Great Battle.[18] The studio has attracted more than ₩56 billion (USD$47 million) in investment within five years of establishment.[19]
In April 2021, Studio&NEW signed a five-year contract with OTT streaming service Disney+ with a commitment of supplying at least one project per year. Local media named Moving, a live adaptation of Kang Full's webtoon, and Star original series Rookie Cops as shows that are in the works.[20][21]
Others
[edit]Source:[9]
- Bravo&NEW focuses on sports broadcasting rights distribution, athlete management, and event planning.
- Cine Q is NEW's movie theater brand.
- Contents Panda handles global copyright distribution and has distributed more than 660 works. Efforts are being made to sign overseas remakes.
- eNgine provides visual effects services and has signed business agreements with 3D graphics companies Wysiwyg Studios and Vive Studios.
- NEW ID is the digital content or platform subsidiary. It has partnered with global content platforms such as Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Vizio, Amazon, and Roku to launch digital broadcasting channels. It has also partnered with major broadcasters such as MBC Plus, KBS World, SBS Contents Hub, YG Entertainment, Starship Entertainment, and SK Telecom to provide solutions to export Korean wave content.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Production House | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Original | ||||
| 2008 | Cyborg She | 僕の彼女はサイボーグ | Kwak Jae-yong | [22] | |
| 2009 | A Season of Good Rain | 호우시절 | Hur Jin-ho | Pancinema Zonbo Media |
[23] |
| 2010 | Poetry | 시 | Kim Ki-duk |
|
[24] |
| Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp | 고死 두번째 이야기 : 교생실습 | Yoo Sun-dong | Core Content Media | [25] | |
| Haunters | 초능력자 | Kim Min-seok | Zip Cinema | [26] | |
| Late Blossom | 그대를 사랑합니다 | Choo Chang-min |
|
[27] | |
| Hello Ghost | 헬로우 고스트 | Kim Young-tak | Water and Tree | [28] | |
| The Trouble-solving Broker | 해결사 | Kwon Hyuk-jae | Filmmaker R&K | [29] | |
| 2011 | Poongsan | 풍산개 | Juhn Jai-hong | Kim Ki Duk Films | [30] |
| Blind | 블라인드 | Ahn Sang-hoon | Moon Watcher | [31] | |
| Marrying the Mafia IV | 가문의 영광4 - 가문의 수난 | Jung Tae-won | Taewon Entertainment | [32] | |
| Unbowed | 부러진 화살 | Chung Ji-young | Aura Pictures | [33] | |
| Come Rain, Come Shine | 사랑한다, 사랑하지 않는다 | Lee Yoon-ki | Yeonghwasa Bom Co., Ltd. | [34] | |
| The Cat | 고양이: 죽음을보는 두개의눈 | Byun Seung-wook | Pinehouse Film | [35] | |
| 2012 | Dangerously Excited | 나는 공무원이다 | Koo Ja-hong | Mapo Film | [36] |
| Miss Conspirator | 미쓰 GO | Park Chul-kwan | [37] | ||
| The Grand Heist | 바람과 함께 사라지다 | Kim Joo-ho | AD406 and DHUTA | [38] | |
| Pietà | 피에타 | Kim Ki-duk | Kim Ki-duk Film | [39] | |
| Ghost Sweepers | 점쟁이들 | Shin Jung-won | [40] | ||
| Love Fiction | 러브 픽션 | Jeon Kye-soo | [41] | ||
| All About My Wife | 내 아내의 모든 것 | Min Kyu-dong | [42] | ||
| Love 911 | 반창꼬 | Jeong Gi-hun | [43] | ||
| 2013 | The Attorney | 변호인 | Yang Woo-suk | withUs Film | [44] |
| Cold Eyes | 감시자들 | Cho Ui-seok Kim Byeong-seo |
Zip Cinema | [45] | |
| Miracle in Cell No. 7 | 7번방의 선물 | Lee Hwan-kyung |
|
[46] | |
| New World | 신세계 | Park Hoon-jung |
|
[47] | |
| The Fake | 사이비 | Yeon Sang-ho | Studio Dada Show | [48] | |
| Montage | 몽타주 | Jeong Keun-seob | Finecut | ||
| Hide and Seek | 숨바꼭질 | Huh Jung | Studio Dream Capture | [49] | |
| 2014 | Sea Fog | 해무 | Bong Joon-ho | [50] | |
| For the Emperor | 황제를 위하여 | Huh Jung | [51] | ||
| Fashion King | 패션왕 | Oh Ki-hwan | [52] | ||
| Man in Love | 남자가 사랑할 때 | Park Sang-jun | [53] | ||
| 2015 | Twenty | 스물 | Lee Byeong-heon | [54] | |
| Chronicle of a Blood Merchant | 허삼관 | Ha Jung-woo | [55] | ||
| The Phone | 더 폰 | Kim Bong-ju | [56] | ||
| Northern Limit Line | 연평해전 | Kim Hak-soon | [57] | ||
| The Beauty Inside | 뷰티 인사이드 | Baik | Yong Film | [58] | |
| You Call It Passion | 열정 같은 소리 하고 있네 | Jeong Gi-hun | Banzakbanzak Film | [59] | |
| The Tiger | 대호 | Park Hoon-jung | Man Pictures | [60] | |
| 2016 | Train to Busan | 부산행 | Yeon Sang-ho |
|
[61] |
| Seoul Station | 서울역 | Yeon Sang-ho |
|
||
| Pandora | 판도라 | Park Jung-woo | CAC Entertainment | [62] | |
| 2017 | Because I Love You | 사랑하기 때문에 | Joo Ji-hoong | AD406 Pictures | [63] |
| The Mimic | 장산범 | Huh Jung | Studio Dream Capture | [64] | |
| 2017 | The King | 더킹 | Han Jae-rim | WooJoo Film | [65] |
| Lucid Dream | 루시드 드림 | Kim Joon-sung | Rod Pictures | [66] | |
| One Line | 원라인 | Yang Kyung-mo | MiiN Pictures | [67] | |
| What a Man Wants | 바람 바람 바람 | Lee Byeong-heon | Hive Mediacorp | [68] | |
| The Villainess | 악녀 | Jung Byung-gil | Independent Filmmakers Group BFG | [69] | |
| Steel Rain | 강철비 | Yang Woo-suk | Mofac & Alfred | [70] | |
| 2018 | Psychokinesis | 염력 | Yeon Sang-ho | Redpeter Film | [71] |
| Herstory | 허스토리 | Min Kyu-dong | Soo Film | [72] | |
| Believer | 독전 | Baik | Yong Film | [73] | |
| The Great Battle | 안시성 | Kim Kwang-sik |
|
[74] | |
| Rampant | 창궐 | Kim Sung-hoon |
|
[75] | |
| 2019 | Homme Fatale | 기방도령 | Nam Dae-joong | [76] | |
| Birthday | 생일 | Lee Jong-un |
|
[77] | |
| Inseparable Bros | 나의 특별한 형제 | Yook Sang-hyo |
|
[78] | |
| Cheer Up, Mr. Lee | 힘을 내요, 미스터 리 | Lee Gae-byok | Yong Film | [79] | |
| Start-Up | 시동 | Choi Jung-yeol | Filmmaker R&K | [80] | |
| 2020 | Honest Candidate | 정직한 후보 | Jang Yu-jeong |
|
[81] |
| Peninsula | 반도 | Yeon Sang-ho |
|
[82] | |
| Night in Paradise | 낙원의 밤 | Park Hoon-jung |
|
[83] | |
| The Call | 콜 | Lee Chung-hyun | Yong Film | [84] | |
| 2021 | Hostage: Missing Celebrity | 인질 | Pil Kam-sung |
|
[85] |
| Perhaps Love | 장르만 로맨스 | Jo Eun-ji |
|
[86] | |
| 2022 | Special Delivery | 특송 | Park Dae-min | M Pictures Co., Ltd | [87] |
| The Witch: Part 2. The Other One | 마녀 2: the other one | Park Hoon-jung |
|
[88] | |
| Honest Candidate 2 | 정직한 후보 2 | Jang Yu-jeong |
|
[89] | |
| The Night Owl | 올빼미 | Ahn Tae-jin |
|
[90] | |
| 2023 | Soulmate | 소울메이트 | Min Yong-geun |
|
[91] |
| Long D | 롱디 | Lim Jae-wan |
|
[92] | |
| The Childe | 귀공자 | Park Hoon-jung |
|
[93] | |
| Smugglers | 밀수 | Ryoo Seung-wan | Filmmaker R&K | [94] | |
| Marrying the Mafia: Returns | 가문의 영광:리턴즈 | Jeong Yong-gi Jeong Tae-won |
Taewon Entertainment Co., Ltd. | [95] | |
| 2025 | My Daughter Is a Zombie | 좀비딸 | Pil Kam-sung | Studio N | [96] |
Television drama
[edit]| Year | Title | Network | Director | Production house | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | |||||
| 2016 | Descendants of the Sun | 태양의 후예 | KBS2 |
|
[97] | |
| 2018 | Ms. Hammurabi | 미스 함무라비 | JTBC | Kwak Jung-hwan | Studio&NEW | [98] |
| The Beauty Inside | 뷰티 인사이드 | Song Hyun-wook |
|
[99] | ||
| 2019 | Chief of Staff | 보좌관 | Kwak Jung-hwan | Studio&NEW | [100][101] | |
| 2020 | Oh My Baby | 오 마이 베이비 | tvN | Nam Ki-hoon |
|
[102] |
| Graceful Friends | 우아한 친구들 | JTBC | Song Hyun-wook |
|
[103] | |
| 2020–2021 | Delayed Justice | 날아라 개천용 | SBS TV | Kwak Jung-hwan | Studio&NEW | [104] |
| 2021 | Doom at Your Service | 어느 날 우리 집 현관으로 멸망이 들어왔다 | tvN | Kwon Young-il |
|
[105] |
| The Devil Judge | 악마판사 | Choi Jung-kyu | [106] | |||
| 2023 | Doctor Cha | 닥터 차정숙 | JTBC |
|
|
[107][108] |
| 2023–2024 | Tell Me That You Love Me | 사랑한다고 말해줘 | ENA | Kim Yoon-jin |
|
[109] |
| 2024 | Good Partner | 굿파트너 | SBS TV | Kim Ga-ram |
|
[110] |
| 2025 | Good Boy | 굿보이 | JTBC | Shim Na-yeon |
|
[111] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | OTT | Director | Production house | Credited as | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | Planner | Investor | |||||
| 2022 | Rookie Cops | 너와 나의 경찰수업 | Disney+ | Kim Byung-soo |
|
No | Yes | [112] |
| 2023 | Moving | 무빙 | Park In-je |
|
Yes | Yes | [113][114] | |
| 2024 | The Tyrant | 폭군 | Park Hoon-jung |
|
No | Yes | [115][116] | |
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History
Founding and early development
Next Entertainment World was established on June 25, 2008, as Domeo Holdings by Kim Woo-taek, the former president of Showbox, with an initial focus solely on film investment and domestic distribution in South Korea.[6][7] The company began operations with a small team of approximately 10 employees dedicated to content acquisition and funding, targeting independent films in a highly competitive market dominated by major conglomerates such as CJ Entertainment.[7][8][9] Early projects emphasized supporting indie productions to carve out a niche amid the dominance of large-scale distributors.[10] Headquartered in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Domeo Holdings positioned itself as an agile player in the Korean film sector, investing in domestic titles to build a portfolio of content for local release.[1] The company's initial scale reflected a lean structure focused on strategic acquisitions rather than broad production, allowing flexibility in a market where conglomerates controlled significant box office shares.[7][9] In 2012, Domeo Holdings underwent a merger through absorption with its wholly owned subsidiary, Next Entertainment World, on January 25, leading to the adoption of the current name and marking a pivotal restructuring.[11] This event coincided with the establishment of Music&NEW, the company's first diversification into music distribution, expanding beyond film while maintaining its core investment focus.[1][12]Expansion and key milestones
Following its early successes, Next Entertainment World (NEW) achieved a major breakthrough in 2013 with the distribution of the film Miracle in Cell No. 7, which amassed 12.81 million admissions and became one of South Korea's highest-grossing films to date.[13] This performance, alongside other releases like Hide and Seek and New World, propelled NEW to the top of the domestic distributor rankings by audience share, surpassing industry giant CJ E&M for the first time and solidifying its position as a leading independent player in the Korean film market.[14] In 2014, NEW marked a pivotal financial milestone by listing on the KOSDAQ exchange under stock code 160550 on December 23, raising capital through an initial public offering that saw shares rise 15% on debut.[15] Concurrently, Chinese media firm Huace Media invested $52.7 million for a 15% stake, providing resources for expanded international collaborations and content acquisitions.[16] This influx supported NEW's growth into global partnerships, enhancing its ability to co-produce and distribute Korean content abroad. By 2017, NEW diversified into exhibition with the launch of the Cine Q theater chain, starting with branches in Gyeongju and Gumi, followed by expansion to Seoul's Sindorim area, aiming to control more of the content-to-screen pipeline.[17] That same year, the acquisition of Windmill Entertainment bolstered its music and ancillary rights capabilities, facilitating broader distribution of soundtracks and related media tied to film releases. In 2019, NEW ventured into advanced production technologies by establishing eNgine Visual Wave, a VFX subsidiary focused on visual effects for films and emerging media like metaverse content, which later secured KRW 10 billion in investments for VR innovations.[18] Complementing this, the company launched NEW ID as its digital content arm, specializing in streaming platforms, CTV channels, and online distribution, including partnerships for global ad tech integration.[19] NEW continued its success with films such as The Witch: Part 2. The Other One (2022), for which it served as investor and distributor, contributing to strong performance in the sci-fi action genre.[20] More recently, in 2025, the release My Daughter Is a Zombie has led the year's Korean films, becoming the first to surpass 5 million admissions (reaching 5,620,837 as of September 24, 2025) and holding the top spot for over 23 consecutive days as of late August 2025, underscoring NEW's continued dominance in commercial hits.[21][22] Since 2015, under the ongoing leadership of Chairman Kim Woo-taek, NEW has emphasized global outreach through its Contents Panda division, which handles international sales and has secured deals for numerous Korean films worldwide.[23][24]Business
Film division
Movie&NEW serves as the primary division of Next Entertainment World responsible for film financing, domestic theatrical distribution, and co-production deals, established in 2008 to support the company's entry into the Korean film market.[25] This arm focuses on acquiring and investing in projects from independent producers, conducting rigorous risk assessments to evaluate profitability and audience potential, and executing targeted marketing campaigns to maximize box office performance in Korea.[26] By prioritizing content with strong narrative appeal and commercial viability, Movie&NEW has financed diverse films while emphasizing genres such as thrillers and horror, which have proven effective in driving high domestic attendance.[25] The division's investment strategy centers on high-grossing titles that resonate with Korean audiences, often achieving over 10 million viewers for select releases like the thriller The Attorney (2013) and the drama Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013), which together exemplify successful risk-managed investments yielding substantial revenue.[26] Similarly, horror films such as Train to Busan (2016), a zombie thriller that exceeded 11 million admissions, highlight Movie&NEW's approach to backing genre-driven content with global appeal potential.[25] These investments involve co-production partnerships to share risks and resources, ensuring financial sustainability amid the competitive Korean film landscape.[26] For international expansion, Next Entertainment World launched Contents Panda in 2015 as its dedicated subsidiary for global sales and ancillary rights management, facilitating deals with platforms like Netflix for titles including the thriller Time to Hunt (2020), which bypassed theaters for direct streaming release.[27] Contents Panda handles distribution to overseas markets, remake rights, and secondary revenue streams such as streaming and home video, broadening the reach of Movie&NEW-financed films beyond domestic theaters.[28] In recent years, Movie&NEW has continued its output with key distributions including the horror-comedy Handsome Guys (2024), which ranked among the top Korean films of the year, and the spy thriller HUMINT (2025).[25] In 2025, the division released horror titles including Dark Nuns (January 2025) and My Daughter Is a Zombie, alongside the action film HI-FIVE, sustaining momentum in both domestic and international markets.[25]Music division
Music&NEW, the music division of Next Entertainment World, was established in 2012 as the company's inaugural venture beyond film, initially focusing on music production, artist management, and distribution.[18] This launch followed the acquisition of Taillrun's Media in January 2012, rebranding it to integrate music operations with NEW's growing media ecosystem. From its inception, Music&NEW emphasized creating original scores for films and dramas through collaborations with in-house and external composers, alongside managing a roster of K-pop and indie artists across genres like rock, ballad, and dance.[29] Key activities include soundtrack production for major NEW projects, such as the score for the 2016 film Train to Busan composed by Jang Young-gyu, which enhanced the film's global appeal through its tense orchestral arrangements.[30] The division also handles digital distribution and licensing agreements with international platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and domestic services such as Melon and Genie, enabling global streaming access and efficient royalty management.[29] Artist management involves strategic planning, marketing, and promotion for talents including K-pop acts like Billlie and YUJU, as well as indie performers such as xooos and PITTA, fostering diverse releases from folk to R&B.[31] Over time, Music&NEW expanded into live performances, producing concerts, musicals, and festivals to engage audiences beyond recordings, while developing merchandise and logistics capabilities through two dedicated centers in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, handling physical media like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays via advanced ERP systems.[29] This growth underscores an emphasis on integrating music with visual media for cross-promotion, such as tying artist singles to film and drama releases to amplify brand synergy within NEW's portfolio.[29] Notable achievements encompass contributions to high-impact soundtracks that bolstered associated productions' success, alongside partnerships that position Music&NEW as a comprehensive player in the global music industry.[29] Recent initiatives in 2024 and 2025 highlight this momentum, with releases like the Good Partner OST in September 2024 featuring various artists in rock and ballad styles, and recent tracks such as YUJU's "Rest In You" (ballad, released June 2025) and SAY MY NAME's "L.O.V.E (Romantic)" (dance, released June 2025), often linked to new dramas for promotional tie-ins.[31]Content production studio
Studio&NEW, the content production arm of Next Entertainment World, was established in September 2016 to expand the company's capabilities in creating original television dramas and digital series, building on NEW's initial diversification into music distribution in 2012.[18][32] Specializing in script development, casting, and full-scale production for episodic TV and web formats, the studio handles everything from initial concept pitching—where writers propose narratives tailored to target audiences—to pre-production tasks like assembling creative teams and securing talent through auditions and negotiations with agencies.[33] The studio focuses on genres such as romance, action, and fantasy, often blending emotional storytelling with high-stakes elements to appeal to both domestic and international viewers. It frequently engages in co-productions with major broadcasters like KBS for traditional TV slots and streaming platforms like Disney+ for global distribution, enabling broader reach and shared resources in budgeting and marketing.[34][35] During production, teams oversee filming schedules, location scouting, and on-set coordination, while post-production involves editing, sound design, and quality control to meet platform standards. For high-budget series requiring advanced visuals, Studio&NEW integrates support from NEW's affiliate eNgine Visual Wave, which provides VFX expertise to enhance fantastical or action-oriented sequences.[36][37] Key milestones for NEW include the 2016 romance-action drama Descendants of the Sun, co-produced with KBS that became a pan-Asian phenomenon, winning the Grand Prize for Television at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards and spawning international interest in remakes; following its establishment, Studio&NEW produced the 2023 Disney+ series Moving, an action-fantasy adaptation of a webtoon, which achieved global acclaim with over 10 million views in its first week and secured the Grand Prize at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2024, highlighting the studio's shift toward streaming originals with remake potential.[34][38][39][34] Looking ahead, Studio&NEW's 2024-2025 slate emphasizes web adaptations and drama series linked to established IPs, including the mystery-thriller Hidden Face (2024) for digital platforms and the romance drama Umly Love (production began April 2025, aired on tvN in second half 2025), alongside expansions like a second season of Moving (production ongoing as of 2025, slated for release in 2026) to capitalize on film-like narrative arcs in episodic formats.[40][41][39]Other ventures
Next Entertainment World has diversified into exhibition through its premium movie theater chain, Cine Q, which was launched in 2017 to provide exclusive screenings of films distributed by the company. The first branch opened in Gyeongju, with subsequent locations established in cities such as Seoul, Gumi, and Chungju, creating a network focused on enhanced viewing experiences in South Korea. In 2020, the cinema operations were restructured as a separate department to support this growth.[18][17][42] The company's global outreach is managed by Contents Panda, its international business and ancillary rights division established in 2013, with a dedicated sales arm launched in 2015 to handle licensing and distribution of Korean content abroad. This unit has secured deals across Asia and Europe for titles like the historical action film Rampant, facilitating exports to markets including Japan, Taiwan, and France. By 2024, Contents Panda continued to expand its portfolio, distributing over 660 works and focusing on copyright management for films, dramas, and other media.[18][23][43][44] In the visual effects domain, Next Entertainment World established eNgine Visual Wave in 2019 as a subsidiary specializing in VFX and digital human R&D, serving both internal projects and external clients with advanced CGI technologies. The studio contributed effects to films such as the sci-fi thriller Jung_E (2023), enhancing scenes with cutting-edge virtual production techniques. eNgine secured 10 billion won in funding in 2021 to bolster its VR and VFX capabilities, enabling support for high-profile Korean productions.[18][36][37] To capitalize on digital trends, Next Entertainment World formed NEW ID in 2019 as its digital content and platform subsidiary, focusing on short-form videos, apps, and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels tailored to social media audiences. NEW ID has partnered with global platforms including LG Electronics, Samsung, Vizio, and Amazon to distribute K-content, launching services like BINGE Korea in 2023 with over 36 channels dedicated to movies, dramas, and lifestyle programming. The unit attracted 7 billion won in investment in 2022 to accelerate its expansion into interactive and genre-specific content delivery.[18][45][46][47] Recent developments from 2024 to 2025 highlight ongoing diversification, with Contents Panda actively managing global copyrights for new releases and eNgine supporting VFX demands for upcoming internal projects. The company distributed the supernatural thriller Dark Nuns in 2025, which premiered internationally in over 160 countries, underscoring its strengthened export strategies. These efforts integrate with core media operations to enhance immersive experiences, including potential theater enhancements aligned with industry trends toward advanced screening technologies.[43][48][49]Productions
Feature films
Next Entertainment World (NEW) entered the feature film landscape with a focus on arthouse and socially resonant dramas in its early years. One of its initial notable releases was Poetry (2010), directed by Lee Chang-dong, which explored themes of aging, morality, and artistic expression through the story of an elderly woman grappling with Alzheimer's and a family scandal. Though it attracted a modest 219,199 admissions in South Korea, the film garnered critical acclaim, winning the Best Screenplay award at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival and earning international recognition for its poignant narrative.[50] Building on this foundation, NEW distributed Blind (2011), a thriller about a visually impaired woman witnessing a crime, which achieved 2.37 million admissions and established the company's knack for suspenseful genre entries with strong domestic appeal.[51][52] By 2013, The Attorney, a biographical drama inspired by the early life of former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, became a major success, drawing 11.38 million admissions and ranking among the highest-grossing Korean films of the year due to its timely exploration of human rights and authoritarianism.[51][53] In the mid-2010s, NEW shifted toward high-stakes genre films that blended commercial viability with innovative storytelling. The Villainess (2017), an action thriller about a female assassin's quest for revenge, premiered at Cannes' Un Certain Regard section and secured 1.12 million admissions in South Korea while gaining a cult following internationally for its stylized fight choreography.[51] This was followed by Believer (2018), a crime drama remake of Drug War, which amassed 5.52 million admissions through its intense portrayal of a drug cartel investigation, solidifying NEW's reputation for gritty thrillers.[51] The company's blockbuster era peaked with the zombie apocalypse film Train to Busan (2016), directed by Yeon Sang-ho, which depicted a father's desperate fight to protect his daughter amid a viral outbreak on a high-speed train. It achieved 11.57 million admissions in South Korea, becoming one of the top-grossing Korean films ever, and later exploded globally via Netflix, introducing Korean horror to wider audiences.[51] Its sequel, Peninsula (2020), expanded the universe to a post-apocalyptic heist narrative set four years later, attracting 3.81 million admissions despite pandemic challenges and emphasizing international co-production elements for broader appeal.[54] NEW continued its genre dominance with thrillers like The Call (2020), a time-bending psychological horror about two women connected across timelines, which had a limited theatrical release with 1,872 admissions domestically before becoming a Netflix sensation worldwide.[51][55] In 2022, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One amplified supernatural action with a story of a girl with mysterious powers, achieving 2.81 million admissions and setting up franchise potential through its high-octane visuals.[51][56] Entering the 2020s, NEW prioritized diverse genres with global ambitions. Handsome Guys (2024), a black comedy horror remake about two handymen facing demonic intruders, grossed over 1.78 million admissions, topping domestic charts for weeks with its satirical take on suburban life.[57] Similarly, HUMINT (2024), an espionage thriller directed by Ryoo Seung-wan involving North and South Korean agents in a Vladivostok conspiracy, emerged as a top-grosser with 4.2 million admissions, praised for its tense action and geopolitical intrigue.[58] In 2025, NEW led the box office with horror and action entries. Dark Nuns, a sequel to The Priests featuring exorcisms blending Catholic and shamanic rituals, released on January 24 and surpassed 1.67 million admissions, earning acclaim for Song Hye-kyo's performance and its cultural fusion.[59] HI-FIVE, a superhero comedy about organ transplant recipients gaining powers, followed on May 30 with 1.89 million admissions, highlighted for its ensemble cast including Yoo Ah-in and humorous take on found family.[60] Culminating the year's successes, My Daughter Is a Zombie, a heartfelt zombie dramedy about a father's bond with his infected child, debuted July 30 and rocketed past 4.3 million admissions by August, becoming 2025's highest-grossing Korean film at over $37 million through its mix of humor, emotion, and post-apocalyptic survival.[61] Throughout its portfolio, NEW has emphasized genre films—particularly zombies, thrillers, and horrors—with international appeal, as seen in Cannes selections like Poetry and The Villainess, alongside domestic blockbusters that often exceed 10 million admissions. These releases underscore the company's strategy of balancing critical prestige with commercial hits, frequently leveraging streaming platforms for global reach.Television dramas
Next Entertainment World (NEW), through its drama production arm Studio & New, has produced several high-profile television dramas that blend genres such as romance, action, and fantasy, often in partnership with major broadcasters like KBS and tvN. These series emphasize serialized storytelling with emotional depth and high-stakes narratives, contributing to NEW's reputation for creating content with strong domestic appeal and international export potential via its subsidiary Contents Panda.[62] One flagship series is Descendants of the Sun (2016), a 16-episode romance-action hybrid broadcast on KBS2, starring Song Joong-ki as a special forces captain and Song Hye-kyo as a surgeon, alongside Jin Goo and Kim Ji-won. The drama achieved a peak nationwide viewership rating of 38.8% according to Nielsen Korea, making it one of the highest-rated K-dramas of its era, and it recovered its full production investment of 13 billion KRW through pre-sales and popularity even before airing. Its global success led to remakes in multiple countries, including the Philippines (GMA Network, 2020, 195 episodes, starring Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado), Vietnam (VTV3, 2018, 40 episodes), Taiwan (GTV, 2017, 20 episodes), and a Chinese film adaptation announced in 2016.[63][64][65][66][67] Doom at Your Service (2021), a 16-episode fantasy romance aired on tvN and available on Netflix, was co-produced by Studio & New and featured Park Bo-young as a struggling writer and Seo In-guk as a grim reaper-like deity. The series explored themes of fate and redemption, achieving solid domestic ratings averaging around 3-4% on Nielsen Korea while gaining traction internationally through streaming, with Contents Panda facilitating exports to regions like Southeast Asia. The Devil Judge (2021), another 16-episode tvN drama co-produced by NEW, starred Ji Sung as a dystopian judge in a public-trial reality show setting, with Kim Min-jung and Park Gyu-young in supporting roles. Blending thriller elements with social commentary, it averaged 4.5% in nationwide ratings and was distributed globally via Contents Panda, contributing to NEW's growing portfolio of genre-bending series. In 2023, Doctor Cha marked a shift toward medical drama with comedic undertones, a 16-episode JTBC series produced by Studio & New starring Uhm Jung-hwa as a housewife returning to surgery and Kim Rae-won as her husband. It peaked at 14.7% in nationwide ratings, highlighting NEW's versatility in hybrid formats, and saw export deals through Contents Panda to platforms in Asia and Europe. A recent hit, Moving (2023), a 20-episode action-fantasy original for Disney+, was co-produced by Studio & New with a budget exceeding 60 billion KRW, featuring Zo In-sung, Han Hyo-joo, and Ryu Seung-ryong as parents hiding superpowered children from threats. It became Disney+'s most-watched Korean series ever within its first week, topping non-English charts globally with over 10 million views in key markets, underscoring NEW's success in streaming partnerships and international distribution via Contents Panda.[68][69] NEW continues to focus on romance-action hybrids, with upcoming 2024-2025 projects including zombie-themed dramas tied to its film IPs, such as extensions of the #Alive universe, though details remain under development through partnerships like those with SBS Contents Hub. These efforts emphasize export via Contents Panda, which has driven over $100 million in overseas content sales for NEW since 2013.[70][71]Web series
Next Entertainment World entered the web series space through its subsidiaries NEW ID and Studio&NEW, launching digital content initiatives in 2019 to target streaming platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, and KakaoTV. NEW ID, established in October 2019 as a technology-based media arm, focused on expanding content lifecycle and global distribution of short-form series, while Studio&NEW, founded in 2017, supported production of episodic formats optimized for mobile viewing.[33] These efforts emphasized concise episodes under 30 minutes, catering to on-demand audiences with innovative platform integrations like FAST channels and ad-supported streaming.[45] The company's web series portfolio highlights short-form adaptations of popular webtoons and original stories in genres such as romance and comedy, prioritizing younger demographics aged 18-34 through relatable narratives and social media tie-ins. Monetization relies on advertising revenue from platforms, sponsorships from brands targeting Gen Z viewers, and premium subscriptions, with series often achieving high engagement via global subtitles in multiple languages. For instance, early releases garnered millions of views on services like Naver Series On and iQIYI, establishing NEW's foothold in digital-first content amid rising demand for episodic entertainment.[72] Representative examples include adaptations like Blueming (2022), a romance-comedy based on a webtoon, released on Naver Series On with 11 episodes, which topped daily and weekly charts upon launch. Other key titles feature Sing My Crush (2023, also known as Follow the Wind), an 8-episode romantic drama on Viki and Kocowa; Love Tractor (2023), an 8-episode rural romance on iQIYI earning a 9.7/10 user rating from over 12,000 reviews; and Bon Appetit (2023), another 8-episode BL romance on iQIYI blending comedy and culinary themes. These series exemplify NEW's strategy of leveraging webtoon IPs for quick production cycles and cross-platform releases, fostering audience interaction through fan voting and behind-the-scenes content on YouTube.[73]| Series Title | Release Year | Platform | Episode Format | Genre |
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| Blueming | 2022 | Naver Series On | 11 episodes (15-20 min each) | Romance-Comedy |
| Sing My Crush | 2023 | Viki, Kocowa | 8 episodes (20 min each) | Romance |
| Love Tractor | 2023 | iQIYI | 8 episodes (25 min each) | Romance-Comedy |
| Bon Appetit | 2023 | iQIYI | 8 episodes (20 min each) | Romance-Comedy |