Home internet and TV plans from Korean carriers (KT, SK Broadband, LG U+), for people living in Korea. Installation at a Korean address is required.
1G internet combined with Genie TV Essence
Price checked 2026-10-15, source: shop.kt.com/wire/view.do. 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.
Ways to pay less
- Genie TV Essence ₩15,400/mo (3 years) with the internet bundle
- Mobile bundle amount unconfirmed
Conditions and periods may change. Check the official terms before you sign up.
Pros
- With the internet bundle, the TV fee drops from ₩19,140 to ₩15,400
Cons
- The number of channels per plan is not stated, making comparison hard
- The 3-year internet amount is shown two ways (₩33,000 or ₩38,500), so the total needs checking
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Router rental fee
- ₩1,100 to ₩2,200/mo on a 3-year contract (by model)
- Set-top box charged separately
Installation fee
- Internet + TV opened together ₩56,200 (weekday daytime)
- ₩71,250 on weekends or at night
Good for
Households that use 1G internet with live channels/VOD
Pricing structure
- Total ₩52,140 for Internet Essence ₩33,000 + Genie TV Essence ₩19,140 (both 3 years, list price incl. VAT)
- With the bundle price, TV is ₩15,400, so the total may differ
Price by contract term
- TV Essence: 3 years ₩19,140 / 2 years ₩22,330 / 1 year ₩23,815
Bundle discounts
- TV fee with internet bundle ₩15,400 (3 years)
Things to note
- The number of TV channels could not be linked to a plan on the official page and was left blank (only 266/236 channel options are shown)
- Set-top box rental charged separately
- Needs checking: the official page's 3-year internet Essence amount differs, ₩33,000 in the price table and ₩38,500 in the product description, so until an official notice is checked the total uses ₩33,000 (rechecked 2026-10-15)
Sources
- KT Shop internet/TV pricing page (checked 2026-10-13)
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FAQ
How much is KT Internet Essence 1G + Genie TV Essence?
Monthly price (3-year contract): ≈$39.27 (₩52,140). As of 2026-10-15.
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.