Viewers from more than 240 countries and territories will soon gain exclusive access to the highly anticipated Korean TV series “Island” set to begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video in December.
Studio Dragon, a premium storyteller group under leading entertainment company CJ ENM, announced that they have signed a content distribution agreement with Amazon’s global video streaming service Prime Video. This is Amazon’s first exclusive distribution agreement for Korean entertainment content since its launch in 2006.
Studio Dragon and Prime Video’s premiere title is “Island,” the one of a kind fantasy action Korean TV series coming to Prime Video in Southeast Asia and more than 240 countries and territories outside of South Korea this December.
Island is a fantasy action series based on the comic/webtoon of the same name by Yoon In-wan and Yang Kyung-il. Set in Jeju island, it depicts the journey of the characters fighting the evil force that is trying to destroy the world. Produced by YLab Flex, Studio Dragon and Gilstory Ent, Island assembles one of the best on and off screen teams, including director Bae Jong (Welcome to Dongmakgol, Fabricated City), writer Oh Bo-hyin and an A list cast including Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo, and Sung-joon in lead roles. Set in the most famous and beautiful Korean island of Jeju, Island taps into the legends and folklore of the well known tourist destination through which the audience gets to experience its natural beauty. The show will be available on TVING in South Korea, and on Prime Video globally.
Prime Video offers customers a vast collection of TV shows and movies, all available to watch on any device, providing instant access to viewers from more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
