Disney+ Announces ‘Moving’ is Now Most-Watched Korean Original; What Other Korean Titles Are Available on Disney Streamers?
Are you watching the newest Korean original series on Disney+ or Hulu? If not, you’d better get “Moving.” According to Deadline, the dramatic adaptation of a webtoon by Kang Full has taken off, becoming the No. 1 most-watched Korean original series on both Disney+ and Hulu based on hours streamed in the first seven days of availability.
“Moving” is about a group of Korean superheroes who are forced into retirement after decades of protecting the country. Years later, their children begin to discover their own special abilities but soon find their powers are putting targets on their backs. People weren’t exactly sorry to see superheroes go away, and they’re not anxious to see them return.
The show first hit Disney+ and Hulu on Aug. 9. It has also become the most-watched series on Disney+ in the Asia-Pacific region since then, and is the top premiere on the service in Korea in Disney+ history. The first 11 episodes are available to stream now, and two episodes will be released every Wednesday until the three-part season finale on Sept. 20.
“The global consumer response towards the first 11 episodes of ‘Moving’ has exceeded our expectations,” said Carol Choi, EVP of Original Content Strategy for Disney’s APAC region. “From the U.S. to all across APAC, it is fast becoming a breakout hit with its captivating storyline, world-class cast, and incredible post-production effects — all coming together to deliver exceptional storytelling.”
Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”
What Other Korean Titles Are Available on Disney+ and Hulu?
Disney+ and Hulu both house a few Korean titles, mostly comedies/romance series and dramas. There is also a selection of K-Pop-related series and documentaries to stream on Disney+, including titles featuring the international sensation group BTS. Check out a selection of the other Korean shows and movies available on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. here.
Korean Comedies and Music Documentaries on Disney+
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BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage - LA
September 8, 2022Purple colors the city of Los Angeles, as BTS brings their “Permission to Dance” concert to SoFi Stadium for the first time in two years. In a stadium radiating anticipation and cheer, splendid performances from “On” to “Permission to Dance” glorify the stage that now comes to life on screen. Be united once again by the power of music.
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Disney My Music Story: Perfume
January 31, 2020This documentary features the band performing their favourite classic Disney tracks, along with information on Perfume’s life stories, their passion for music, giving details of their favourite Disney memories and much more.
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Snowdrop
December 18, 2021An enduring love story in 1987 Seoul; Youngro, a female university student, treats the bleeding Suho, a student attending a prestigious university, who one day jumps into a women’s university dormitory despite the dangerous situation.
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Soundtrack #1
March 23, 2022Han Sun-woo is a rookie photographer. He doesn’t talk much, but he is a kind and warm-hearted man. He is friends with Lee Eun-soo. They have been close friends for 20 years. Meanwhile, Lee Eun-soo works as a lyricist to make living. She has an honest and bright personality. Due to a reason, Han Sun-woo and Lee Eun-soo begin to live together at the same house for 2 weeks. Staying together, their relationship develops romantically.
Korean Comedies and Dramas on Hulu
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Kiss Sixth Sense
May 25, 2022Hong Ye-sul, a competent account executive at an advertising company, has one secret— she can see the future when her lips come into contact with another person. When Ye-sul accidentally kisses her stern team chief Cha Min-hu, she sees the impossible: herself in bed with him some time in the future. To add to her confusion and frustration, her ex-boyfriend Lee Pil-yo is attempting to win back her heart, shaking her life up even more.
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The Legend of the Blue Sea
November 16, 2016A mermaid from the Joseon period ends up in present-day Seoul, where she crosses paths with a swindler who may have ties to someone from her past.
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May It Please the Court
September 21, 2022Noh Chak-hee, the ace lawyer of the big law firm, Jangsan, becomes a public defender overnight and must defend the criminal who killed her loved one.
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Oh My Venus
November 16, 2015Dumped by her boyfriend of 15 years for gaining weight, a lawyer gets help from a hotshot personal trainer to get in shape and turn her life around.
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Uncontrollably Fond
July 6, 2016The memory of their painful breakup still fresh in their minds, two former lovers reunite years later as a top actor and a documentary producer.
What Other Streamers Offer Korean Content?
Users who may not have room for another subscription video service in their budget will want to check out the new BINGE Korea app. This platform carries more than 40 free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels dedicated to Korean content, from dramas to entertainment to sports and news.
Netflix has one of the largest libraries of Korean titles available in the world. South Korea produces more original series for Netflix than any other country in the world besides the U.S., and the company has committed to spending $2.5 billion on Korean content in the next four years. Highlights include shows like “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” and many more.
Viki is an on-demand video streaming service with programming from China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Viki has thousands of titles that are sourced from Asian distribution and production firms, along with its own original programming. Content is subtitled and translated into more than 200 languages, and Korean programming on the service includes “She Was Pretty,” “My Love From Another Star” and others.
Kocowa exclusively provides Korean entertainment ranging from K-dramas to K-reality, K-variety, documentaries, and K-pop from the top three broadcasters KBS, MBC, and SBS. There are 1,000+ Korean television shows like “Descendants of The Sun,” “The Good Witch” and more.