Culture ministry vows to support foreign creators after success of 'KPop Demon Hunters'

The mega-hit Netflix animation "KPop Demon Hunters" has reignited debate over the idea of K-content: Must it be made in Korea? Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young doesn’t think so. He said K-content "made with Korea" is just as valid and he is open to supporting creators outside Korea who produce works about or inspired by the country and its culture. “After 'KPop Demon Hunters,' I heard more foreign producers reached out for collaborations with Korean producers. There’s nothing wrong with that — it’s good news for Korea,” Chae said during a press conference in Seoul Thursday. “K-content made with Korea is OK. I think it’s wise to stay open to all possibilities ... And it will be nice if the ministry could support these co-producers.” Produced by Sony Pictures Animation for Netflix, "KPop Demon Hunters" was directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and has become the platform’s most-watched title, drawing 266 million views worldwide. Encouraged by the success, Netflix reportedly plans to make a live-action adaptation. Korea's culture ministry currently has no funds allocWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times