Subscriptions

Plans and available content for Netflix, TVING, Disney+ and other streaming services

1. NetflixOTT with the largest global originals catalog, also offering Korean originals and SBS shows≈$5.28+ (₩7,000)
2. Coupang PlayOTT included in the Coupang WOW membership. Strengths are sports broadcasts such as overseas football, NBA and F1, new HBO shows and SNL Korea≈$5.95+ (₩7,890)
3. TVINGKorean OTT with tvN, JTBC and Mnet dramas and variety shows, and exclusive broadcasts of every KBO game≈$4.15+ (₩5,500)
4. YouTube PremiumSubscription that removes YouTube ads and adds background play, offline saving and YouTube Music (a cheaper Lite plan launched in 2026)≈$6.41+ (₩8,500)
5. WavveKorean OTT strong in live KBS and MBC broadcasts, catch-up viewing and cable general-programming channel VOD≈$4.15+ (₩5,500)

Prices and sound quality for Melon, Spotify, YouTube Music and others

1. YouTube MusicMusic app included in YouTube Premium. Offers official tracks plus covers and live videos≈$9.05+ (₩11,990)
2. MelonKakao Entertainment's leading Korean music app. Biggest influence on K-pop charts≈$6.56+ (₩8,690)
3. Genie MusicMusic app from the KT group. Known for 24bit FLAC, real-time charts and an AI DJ≈$6.97+ (₩9,240)
4. FLOMusic app from Dreamus Company, an SK Telecom affiliate. Strengths are taste-based recommendations, fan features and SK Telecom discounts≈$6.56+ (₩8,690)
5. SpotifyWorld's No. 1 music streaming service. Strengths are ad-supported free listening and recommended playlists≈$9.05+ (₩11,990)

Flat-rate reading and listening subscriptions such as Millie's Library and RIDI

1. Millie's Library (밀리의 서재)Subscription service with unlimited use of e-books, audiobooks, web novels and webtoons for a flat monthly fee≈$8.98+ (₩11,900)
2. Ridi Select (리디 셀렉트)Ridibooks' flat monthly subscription for unlimited e-books, relatively strong in genre fiction and comics≈$3.70+ (₩4,900)
3. Welaaa (윌라)Membership service centered on audiobooks, bundling e-books, audio web novels and classes≈$9.43+ (₩12,500)
4. Yes24 Crema Club (예스24 크레마클럽)Yes24's e-book subscription service, used on Crema devices and in the app≈$4.15+ (₩5,500)
5. StorytelKorean service of a Nordic-based audiobook subscription≈$10.41+ (₩13,800)

Memberships such as Coupang WOW and Naver Plus that give free shipping and rewards

1. Coupang WOW (쿠팡 와우)Korea's largest shopping membership, bundling free Rocket Delivery shipping, free Coupang Eats delivery and Coupang Play≈$5.95+ (₩7,890)
2. Naver Plus Membership (네이버플러스 멤버십)Membership that adds content such as OTT and webtoons and a Netflix bundle to Naver Shopping rewards≈$3.70+ (₩4,900)
3. Baemin Club (배민클럽)Baemin delivery app subscription with free delivery, 10% off at B Mart and point rewards≈$3.01+ (₩3,990)
4. Kurly Members (컬리멤버스)Market Kurly membership for ₩1,900/mo that gives a free-shipping coupon pack and up to 7% rewards≈$1.43+ (₩1,900)
5. Yogi Pass X (요기패스X)Subscription for free delivery fees at eligible stores, with a product linked to Naver PlusCheck site

Subscriptions such as Game Pass and PS Plus that let you play games for a monthly fee

1. Xbox Game PassSubscription to a game library on Xbox and PC, higher tiers include day-one releases and cloud play≈$8.15+ (₩10,800)
2. PlayStation PlusOnline multiplayer and monthly games on PS5 and PS4, higher tiers add a game catalog and classics≈$9.05+ (₩12,000)
3. Nintendo Switch OnlineLow-cost annual subscription offering Nintendo Switch online play and cloud saves≈$4.45+ (₩5,900)
4. GeForce NOWCloud gaming service that streams PC games without needing a high-end PC≈$15.02+ (₩19,900)
5. Apple ArcadeGame subscription for Apple devices with no ads and no in-app purchases≈$4.90+ (₩6,500)

Storage and prices for Google Drive, iCloud, NAVER MYBOX and others

1. Google Drive (Google One)Google's cloud storage, sharing its space with Gmail and Google Photos. The AI plans also include Gemini$1.99+
2. iCloud+Apple's cloud storage that connects seamlessly with iPhone, iPad and Mac. Handles photos, backups and device sync in one go$0.99+
3. NAVER MYBOXNAVER's cloud storage with 30GB free. Good automatic photo backup and organizing, and it is included in the Naver Plus membership≈$1.25+ (₩1,650)
4. Microsoft OneDriveCloud storage included in a Microsoft 365 subscription. Comes with 1TB plus the Word, Excel and PowerPoint desktop apps≈$2.19+ (₩2,900)
5. Kakao Talk Cloud (formerly Talk Drawer Plus)Paid storage that backs up KakaoTalk chats and the photos and files exchanged in them. You can restore your chat history as is even after changing phones≈$1.58+ (₩2,100)