Paramount joins K-drama giant CJ ENM for streaming service

As Paramount+ launches in South Korea, partners to work on 7 series and films

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The Paramount+ streaming service has just made its Asian debut. © Reuters

KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Paramount Pictures will collaborate with South Korean media powerhouse CJ ENM to develop seven scripted series and movies over the next two years, the U.S. film production and distribution company said Thursday.

The deal was announced the same day as the launch of the Paramount+ service on CJ ENM's streaming platform, TVing. This marks the first time Paramount+ has streamed in Asia.

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