Streaming services popular in Korea, with prices in Korean won. Some need a Korean payment method or account to sign up.
OTT with Amazon original series and MGM films (no official KRW service in Korea)
Price checked 2026-10-12, source: primevideo.com. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Some information has not yet been verified against official sources. Please check the official site before you pay.
Pros
- Cheap at about ₩5,500~5,900/mo
- Amazon originals such as The Boys, Reacher and Fallout
- 3 simultaneous streams, 6 profiles
Cons
- Not an official service in Korea, so KRW billing, customer support and Korean subtitles are lacking
- Almost no Korean content
- No 4K (Ultra) in Korea, and ad policy is unclear
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Main content
- The Boys
- Reacher
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
- Fallout
- Invincible
- Amazon MGM films (007 and others)
Partner discounts
- No confirmed discount bundles
- Shortcut button on SK Broadband set-top boxes (outside sources)
Good for
- Amazon original fans
- Fans of American shows and films who can watch with English subtitles
At a glance
Prime Video is Amazon's OTT, and its strengths are Amazon originals such as The Boys, Reacher and Fallout, and MGM films. In Korea the Amazon Prime membership is not officially offered, so only a standalone Prime Video subscription is available, and KRW billing and Korean language support are weaker than other OTTs.
Plans
| Plan | Monthly price | Yearly | Quality | Simultaneous streams | Ads | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Video standalone | iOS in-app about ₩5,500 (₩5,900 in some sources), web with an overseas card about $5.99 | Not confirmed | HD/FHD (PC limited to FHD), 4K not confirmed | 3 devices (6 profiles) | Differs by source | Yes |
Access to the official site was blocked, so all of the above is based on outside sources. Sources conflict on ads: one says "ads shown, no ad-removal option launched in Korea" and another says "no ads in Korea".
Changes in 2024~2026
- January 2024: Ads introduced in the US and elsewhere, with a $2.99 ad-removal option added
- April 2026: The ad-removal option changed to Prime Video Ultra ($4.99), not launched in Korea (outside source)
Main content
- Series: The Boys, Reacher, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Invincible
- Films: Amazon MGM films (the 007 series and others)
- There are no Korean in-house originals, and some titles have no Korean subtitles.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Cheap at about ₩5,500~5,900 per month / Amazon originals / 3 simultaneous streams, 6 profiles
- Cons: Not an official Korean service, so payment, customer support and subtitles are lacking / Almost no Korean content / No 4K and an unclear ad policy
Who it suits
- Fans of Amazon originals such as The Boys, Reacher and Fallout
- Lovers of American series and films who can watch with English subtitles
Partnerships and discounts
There are no confirmed discount bundles. There is only a source saying SK Broadband set-top boxes have a Prime Video button (outside source).
Supported devices
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, Android, web, smart TVs, Chromecast (based on the App Store description, smart TV models not confirmed)
Notes
- Information checked on: 2026-10-12
- Needs verification: Price, quality, simultaneous streams, whether there are ads and whether there is a free trial could not be confirmed on the official page.
- Sources: Prime Video, App Store Prime Video, gamsgo summary, subger Korea prices, Namu Wiki Prime Video, TVLine Ultra article
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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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