K-content seeks U.S. expansion, logs 84 business meetings at LA showcase

▲ This photo shows the visitors at “2025 K-Content Originals U.S. Showcase," held Nov. 12–14, 2025, at the Korea Center in Los Angeles, in this photo provided by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA). (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) said Friday that a total of 84 business consultations were held during the “2025 K-Content Originals U.S. Showcase,” held Nov. 12–14 at the Korea Center in Los Angeles.

Eight Korean companies — MBC America, Just IP, Epic Holdings, eComix Media, Swimming Pool, Big Ocean ENM, Siwoo Company and Studio S — presented their original content to around 60 U.S. content creators and industry personnel.

During the subsequent one-on-one meetings, discussions advanced on collaborative development, adaptation and expanded partnership models, totaling 84 consultations. KOCCA noted that some projects have already moved to follow-up stages and carry strong potential to become actual commercial ventures.

Park Byung-ho, head of KOCCA’s LA Business Center, said current interest in K-content in the U.S. is “not a temporary trend but a structural shift that continues to grow,” adding that the agency will strengthen on-site support tailored to real demand from creators, producers and platforms.

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