Streaming services popular in Korea, with prices in Korean won. Some need a Korean payment method or account to sign up.
Korean OTT strong in live KBS and MBC broadcasts, catch-up viewing and cable general-programming channel VOD
Price checked 2026-10-12, source: wavve.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
- Live terrestrial broadcasts (KBS, MBC) and catch-up viewing
- Ad-free plans are cheap among major Korean OTTs
- TVING bundle and SKT discounts
Cons
- SBS content is missing
- Weak originals and sports
- A merger with TVING is in progress, so the long-term direction is uncertain
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Main content
- 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
- TVING Wavve Double (from ₩7,000)
- 3 PACK ₩21,500
- SKT T Universe Pass Mini ₩4,900, All ₩9,900
Good for
- 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)
At a glance
Wavve is a Korean OTT strong in live KBS and MBC broadcasts, catch-up, and cable channel VOD. SBS content left in September 2025 (moving to Netflix), and JTBC returned the same month. It launched an ad-supported plan in October 2025, and as of August 2026 its merger with TVING is not yet complete.
Plans
| Plan | Monthly price (PC, ONE store) | App Store billing | Quality | Simultaneous streams | Ads | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard with ads | ₩5,500 | ₩6,300 | FHD | 2 devices | Yes | None |
| Basic | ₩7,900 | ₩9,000 | HD (720p) | 1 device | No | ₩79,000 |
| Standard | ₩10,900 | ₩12,500 | FHD | 2 devices | No | ₩109,000 |
| Premium | ₩13,900 | ₩16,000 | Up to 4K, HDR (some TV apps) | 4 devices | No | ₩139,000 |
- Basic can be used only on mobile and PC. Downloads are unlimited (TVING Double official page).
- We could not read the official Wavve price page, so the table above is based on press articles and Namu Wiki. Some sources list Basic at ₩9,900, Standard at ₩13,900 and Premium at ₩17,000, so this needs checking.
Main content
- KBS and MBC VOD and live broadcasts
- JTBC (supplied again from September 2025), Channel A, TV Chosun, MBN
- Wavve originals, overseas series from Peacock, anime released at the same time as Japan, audio mode
- SBS content was removed as of September 30, 2025.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Live terrestrial TV and catch-up / Ad-free plans are cheap among major Korean OTTs / TVING bundle and SKT discounts
- Cons: SBS left / Weak originals and sports / The long-term direction is uncertain because a merger is in progress
Who each plan suits
- Standard with ads: People who want terrestrial variety shows and dramas at good value
- Basic: People who watch alone on mobile
- Standard: Couples, 2-person households
- Premium: Families, 4K TV users
- TVING Wavve Double: People who also watch tvN and JTBC
Partnerships and discounts
- TVING Wavve Double (from ₩7,000 with ads, the Wavve side of the Double pass excludes SBS)
- 3 PACK (TVING, Disney+, Wavve) ₩21,500
- SKT Universe Pass: Mini ₩4,900 (includes Wavve Lite), All ₩9,900. Depending on the SKT plan, ₩5,000~9,900 off per month
- Promotions such as ₩100 for the first month exist (outside source). There is no permanent free plan.
Supported devices
Mobile, PC, smart TVs (Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS). Basic supports only mobile and PC.
Notes
- Information checked on: 2026-10-12
- Needs verification: We could not read the official Wavve page, so no price or spec has been confirmed officially. Basic, Standard and Premium prices in particular differ between sources.
- Sources: Wavve, Electronic Times ad-supported launch, CEO Score Daily, Namu Wiki Wavve, TVING Wavve Double, Herald Business SBS move, Green Economy merger
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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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