TVING vs Wavve comparison

The starting price is the same for both. Compare the conditions in the table below.

TVING and Wavve compared side by side in OTT streaming.

CurrencyUSD KRW EUR

TVING

Korean OTT with tvN, JTBC and Mnet dramas and variety shows, and exclusive broadcasts of every KBO game

What is good

Latest dramas and variety shows from CJ ENM and JTBC
Exclusive KBO broadcasts
Big discounts through Wavve and Disney+ bundles

What could be better

Ad tier has limits on Chromecast, Apple TV content and rewind
App billing costs more

TVING official site

Wavve

Korean OTT strong in live KBS and MBC broadcasts, catch-up viewing and cable general-programming channel VOD

What is good

Live terrestrial broadcasts (KBS, MBC) and catch-up viewing
Ad-free plans are cheap among major Korean OTTs
TVING bundle and SKT discounts

What could be better

SBS content is missing
Weak originals and sports

Wavve official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

Item	TVINGVisit site	WavveVisit site
Starting price	≈$4.15+ (₩5,500)Official price	≈$4.15+ (₩5,500)External source
Free tier	Paid only	Paid only
Maximum quality	4K UHD	4K UHD
Max simultaneous streams	4	4
Ad-supported plan	Yes	Yes
Main content	Digital exclusive broadcasts of every KBO League game tvN, JTBC and Mnet dramas and variety shows TVING Originals Apple TV content (pass required)	KBS and MBC VOD and live broadcasts JTBC, Channel A, TV Chosun, MBN Wavve Originals, Peacock overseas series, anime simulcasts SBS removed in September 2025
Partner discounts	Wavve and Disney+ bundles SKT T Universe TVING (ad tier ₩4,500) Naver Plus TVING benefit ended in March 2025	TVING Wavve Double (from ₩7,000) 3 PACK ₩21,500 SKT T Universe Pass Mini ₩4,900, All ₩9,900
Good for	Baseball fans, value-focused 1~2 people (ad tier) Solo mobile viewers (Basic) 2-person households (Standard) Families of 4 (Premium)	People who want terrestrial variety shows and dramas at good value (ad tier) Solo mobile viewers (Basic) 2-person households (Standard) Families, 4K TV (Premium)
Type	OTT streaming	OTT streaming
Category	Korean Dramas/Variety Shows, Sports, International Series, Movies, Live TV	Korean Dramas/Variety Shows, Live TV, International Series, Animation, Movies
Company	TVING Co., Ltd. (CJ ENM is the largest shareholder), South Korea	Content Wavve Corp. (shareholders include SK Square, KBS and MBC / consolidated subsidiary of CJ ENM), South Korea
Plans	광고형 스탠다드 월 5,500원 베이직 월 9,500원 스탠다드 월 13,500원 프리미엄 월 17,000원 (웹 결제) 추가 계정 월 5,000원 Apple TV 패스 월 4,400원 티빙 웨이브 더블 7,000원부터(더블 슬림 9,500원, 더블 베이직 13,500원, 더블 스탠다드 15,000원, 더블 프리미엄 19,500원), 디즈니+ 더블 18,000원, 3 PACK 21,500원	Standard with ads ₩5,500/mo Basic ₩7,900/mo Standard ₩10,900/mo Premium ₩13,900/mo (PC billing, app stores cost more) TVING Wavve Double from ₩7,000, 3 PACK ₩21,500
Pros	Latest dramas and variety shows from CJ ENM and JTBC Exclusive KBO broadcasts Big discounts through Wavve and Disney+ bundles	Live terrestrial broadcasts (KBS, MBC) and catch-up viewing Ad-free plans are cheap among major Korean OTTs TVING bundle and SKT discounts
Cons	Ad tier has limits on Chromecast, Apple TV content and rewind App billing costs more Merger timeline with Wavve is uncertain, and the price freeze may end after 2027	SBS content is missing Weak originals and sports A merger with TVING is in progress, so the long-term direction is uncertain

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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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