Disney+ Partners with KT to Launch IPTV-Exclusive Plan at 19,900 Won per Month
All-in-One Access to 250 Channels and 160,000 VOD Titles
Disney+ Accelerates Entry into the Domestic IPTV Market
Disney+ announced on October 16 that it has formed a strategic partnership with KT to launch an IPTV-exclusive plan called "Genie TV Disney+ ModeunG." Through this collaboration, users can enjoy Disney+'s original series and global brand content more conveniently on KT's IPTV platform, Genie TV.
"Genie TV Disney+ ModeunG" is an all-in-one package that allows users to watch Disney+, over 250 real-time channels, the latest movies, entertainment shows, dramas, and international series, totaling approximately 160,000 VOD titles, all in one place. The same service is available on smartphones and tablets through the mobile application "Genie TV Mobile."
Disney+ stated, "Through this partnership, we have created an opportunity to shift the IPTV structure beyond simple paid sales to a content-centered user experience."
The plan will be offered at a promotional price of 19,900 won per month (with a three-year contract) from October 17 until January 31 next year, and the same benefits will apply as long as the contract is maintained. After that period, the plan will be available for 21,500 won per month (with a three-year contract). The first 1,000 online subscribers will receive special Disney merchandise.
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Disney+ commented, "We hope that this collaboration with KT will allow more users to experience Disney+'s diverse storytelling and brand content," adding, "We will continue to strengthen Disney+'s content competitiveness in the domestic IPTV market."
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