[HanCinema's News] Disney Plus Announces New Streaming Bifurcation in South Korea

On September 6th, the Walt Disney Company Korea Homepage confirmed that starting on November 1st, there will be two options for subscribers to the Disney Plus streaming platform in that region. Disney+ Standard will run for 9,900 won monthly and 99,000 won annually, or $7.50 and $75.00. The Disney + Premium package will run for 13,900 won monthly and 130,000 won annually, or $10.50 and $105.00.

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Neither service is ad-supported. The Disney + Standard package allows for Full HD 1080p resolution, 5.1 audio, and up to two simultaneous streams. The Disney + Premium package for 4K Ultra HD & HDR, Dolby Atmos, and up to four simultaneous streams. The pricing is largely identical to the existing Disney Plus plans in the United States, the main differences being that instead of offering Hulu for the high-end package, Disney offers superior picture and audio quality as well as more screens.

Disney Plus is also offering a temporary year-long subscription rate of 58,900 won, or $41, until 4 PM on September 21st Korean time. Disney Plus has enjoyed a boost of popularity in recent weeks in South Korea due to its ongoing serial drama "Moving" which premiered in August 9th. "Moving" has aired fifteen of a twenty planned episodes, and will end on September 18th.

Written by William Schwartz