Streaming services popular in Korea, with prices in Korean won. Some need a Korean payment method or account to sign up.
OTT with the largest global originals catalog, also offering Korean originals and SBS shows
Price checked 2026-10-12, source: help.netflix.com/ko/node/24926. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Pros
- Largest global originals catalog
- Premium has 4K, HDR and 4 simultaneous streams
- Ad tier is effectively free with Naver Plus
Cons
- Ad-free plans are expensive, starting at ₩13,500
- Account sharing limits mean extra member fees
- No live terrestrial broadcasts or sports
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Main content
- Culinary Class Wars Season 3, The East Palace, Boyfriend on Demand, Can This Love Be Translated?, Possible Love by Lee Chang-dong
- New and older SBS shows
- Global original series and films
Partner discounts
- Ad tier included in the Naver Plus membership (₩4,900/mo)
- Bundles with the 3 Korean telecoms (unverified)
Good for
- Value-focused solo viewers, Naver Plus members (ad tier)
- 2-person households (Standard)
- Families with a 4K TV (Premium)
At a glance
Netflix is the most used OTT (streaming service) in Korea, and its strengths are global original series and films, and Korean originals. It partnered with SBS in December 2024, so you can watch new and older SBS shows too. In May 2025 the ad-supported price rose from ₩5,500 to ₩7,000.
Plans
| Plan | Monthly price | Quality | Simultaneous streams | Ads | Downloads | Extra member |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard with ads | ₩7,000 | 1080p | 2 devices | Yes | 2 devices | Not listed officially |
| Standard | ₩13,500 | 1080p | 2 devices | No | 2 devices | 1 person (₩4,000 with ads or ₩5,000 without ads) |
| Premium | ₩17,000 | 4K, HDR | 4 devices | No | 6 devices | Up to 2 people (₩4,000 or ₩5,000 each) |
Basic (₩12,000) has been closed to new sign-ups since December 2023 and only existing members can use it. There is no yearly plan.
Main content
- 2026 Korean lineup: Culinary Class Wars Season 3, The East Palace, Boyfriend on Demand, Can This Love Be Translated?, and the film Possible Love by director Lee Chang-dong (Sports Kyunghyang 2026-01)
- New and older SBS shows (partnership from December 2024)
- Global original series, films, animation, documentaries
- There is almost no live sports.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Largest scale of global originals / Premium has 4K, HDR, 4 simultaneous streams, 6 download devices / The ad-supported plan is effectively free through Naver Plus
- Cons: Ad-free plans start at ₩13,500 / Account sharing is blocked, so extra members cost more / No live terrestrial TV or sports
Who each plan suits
- Standard with ads: Value-focused solo viewers. If you are a Naver Plus member, it is already included.
- Standard: 2-person households who want no ads
- Premium: Families with a 4K TV
Partnerships and discounts
- The Naver Plus membership (₩4,900 per month, ₩3,900 per month with yearly billing) includes Standard with ads. For ₩8,600 more you can upgrade to Standard, and for ₩12,100 more to Premium (Naver press release).
- There are bundles with the three carriers (SKT Universe Pass, KT, LG U+), but we could not confirm the detailed prices.
Supported devices
Smart TVs, mobile, tablets, PC web, game consoles, streaming devices
Notes
- Information checked on: 2026-10-12
- Officially confirmed: Prices, quality, simultaneous streams, downloads and extra member fees by plan
- Needs verification: That there is no free trial, carrier bundle prices, the 2026 lineup (press articles), Basic at ₩12,000 (press article)
- Sources: Netflix Help Center plans, Newswhoplus price increase, NAVER press release, Sports Kyunghyang 2026 lineup, Herald Business SBS partnership
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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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