Korean-language reading subscriptions. Most of the catalog is in Korean, and sign-up usually needs a Korean account.
Membership service centered on audiobooks, bundling e-books, audio web novels and classes
Price checked 2026-10-20, source: welaaa.com. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Pros
- Specialized in listening-based reading, centered on audiobooks
- E-books, audio web novels and classes in one membership
- Family membership available
Cons
- Monthly price is higher than Millie's Library or Ridi Select
- Trial length in days is not on the official page
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Partner discounts
Not confirmed
Good for
- People who want to read with their ears rather than their eyes
- People who want to share it with family
At a glance
Welaaa is a reading membership centered on audiobooks. The official main page shows Basic at ₩12,500 per month and Family at ₩16,900 per month.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Monthly price | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic membership | ₩12,500 | Not confirmed | Price after the 1-time new-subscriber promotional period ends |
| Family membership | ₩16,900 | Not confirmed | Plan for family use |
New subscribers are told the first subscription is ₩0. The trial length in days was not on the page.
Main content
E-books, audiobooks, kids, audio web novels, classes. It says it offers about 240,000 reading contents in total.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Specialized in listening-based reading / Wide variety of content
- Cons: Monthly price is on the high side
Recommended for
- People who listen to audiobooks while commuting or exercising
- People who want to use it as a family
Verification status
- Officially confirmed: Basic and Family monthly prices, content count
- Needs verification: free trial length, annual price, simultaneous devices, offline storage
Sources
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,329.49 (2026-10-19). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.
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