CANAL+ DISTRIBUTION LAUNCHES TWO KOREAN THRILLERS ON LRT IN LITUANIA
CANAL+ DISTRIBUTION, a CANAL+ Company, is pleased to announce the launch of two Korean dramas from the leading entertainment company, CJ ENM’s catalog on the LRT FVOD platform Epika, which offers a diverse range of high-quality content, including specially curated films and series in Lithuania.
This launch marks the third major contract signed between Canal+ Distribution and LRT for the platform Epika. The deal strengthens the relationship between the two entities and reflects the growing demand among the Lithuanian public for high-quality South Korean stories.
Epika users can now have access to the title Happiness, a gripping survival drama centered on a subtle psychological battle and class discrimination in an apartment that is sealed off due to a new infectious disease outbreak.
From April 1st, Strangers From Hell, a psychological thriller about living with mysterious, eccentric neighbors who will drive everyone crazy, will also be available to users.
“We are delighted by this renewed partnership with LRT and are glad to explore a new genre with Epika, after the acquisitions of a medical series and a romantic comedy in the past couple of years. This shows that Korean dramas are meeting their audience in Lithuania and we are glad that LRT keeps trusting us with them”, commented Camille Mury-Découflet – EMEA Distribution Manager at CANAL+ DISTRIBUTION.
“We are truly pleased to continue strengthening our collaboration with CANAL+ DISTRIBUTION. The success of previous acquisitions has clearly demonstrated that Korean dramas resonate strongly with Lithuanian audiences, and we are excited to now expand into a new genre together.
At Epika, our ambition is to bring distinctive, high-quality international storytelling to viewers who are increasingly open to diverse and compelling narratives. We look forward to building on this momentum and delivering more exceptional stories to our audience”, commented Karolina Drigotaitė, Head of Epika.
Sebastian Kim, Head of Content Distribution Unit at CJ ENM, stated, "We are pleased to witness the ongoing global expansion of CJ ENM's K-dramas, especially with these two titles that have unique narrative.
Kim added, "As a global IP powerhouse, CJ ENM will constantly introduce the diversity of K-dramas to audiences worldwide, further highlighting the beauty of sympathetic storytelling that everyone can resonate with."
