Netflix / Disney Plus
It's the era of OTT, and for fans of K-Content globally, the two biggest contenders are Netflix and Disney Plus.
While Netflix has been in the game for years now, Disney Plus entered the scene relatively recently but has been experiencing a boom thanks to its roster of star-studded, high-quality originals.
As a matter of fact, Disney Plus has become so popular for its K-Dramas that it is giving tough competition to Netflix, which is a much more established name in the K-Content industry.
So, in 2024, if you're wondering whether to buy a Netflix subscription or a Disney Plus subscription, you've come to the right place.
Let us help you decide!
Pricing
A monthly Netflix subscription costs $6.99 (Standard with ads) to $22.99 (Premium).
A monthly Disney Plus subscription ranges from $7.99 (Disney+ Basic: With Ads) to $13.99 (Disney+ Premium: No Ads).
The premium package for Disney Plus is cheaper than Netflix.
Netflix currently restricts password sharing outside the household, and Disney Plus has announced a crackdown on password sharing starting in the summer of 2024.
While Netflix has already started charging a fee for extra member slots, Disney Plus plans to roll out a similar feature soon.
Availability
Netflix is available in over 190 countries around the world.
Each country where Netflix is available has its own tailored catalog of content.
You can use VPN to access shows from a different region.
Disney Plus has expanded its availability to over 150 markets spanning North America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, Africa, and Latin America.
However, the OTT platform is still not available in several major countries, such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Kenya, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and more.
So, there is a chance that Disney Plus may not be available in your region.
More importantly, the K-Content on Disney Plus, both original and licensed content, is not always available in all the countries where Disney Plus has launched.
This means that even if Disney Plus is available in your region, the K-Content on the platform may not be available there yet.
This is one of the major disadvantages of Disney Plus and the #1 complaint that Disney Plus users have.
On the other hand, if Netflix is available in your region, there is a high chance that the K-Content on the platform will be available too.
However, there might be a few exceptions.
2024 K-Content Lineup: Netflix Vs. Disney Plus
One of the biggest strengths of Netflix as a K-Content platform right now is variety.
For 2024, Netflix has a roster full of new K-Dramas, K-Movies, and Korean unscripted shows coming up.
It also features a lot of highly-anticipated sequels, such as "Squid Game 2" and "Hellbound 2".
In addition, there are several licensed titles coming to and already on Netflix that are highly popular.
This includes ongoing K-Dramas like "Queen Of Tears" and "Doctor Slump".
Disney Plus also has an amazing roster of new original K-Dramas coming up, most of which are, once again, star-studded, high-budget productions.
Most notably, Song KangHo is making his K-Drama debut this year with the Disney Plus original "Uncle Samsik".
However, in terms of quantity, the numbers are definitely in favor of Netflix.
There is also only one unscripted series coming to Disney Plus as of now, which is "The Zone: Survival Mission" season 3.
Similarly, the number of titles Disney Plus licenses is also far fewer than Netflix, although the ones it does bring aboard (such as "Flex X Cop" and "Wonderful World") never fail to impress.
So, if you're looking for a complete package of K-Content to keep you engaged all year round, Netflix wins.
In other words, if K-Content is your primary source of entertainment, a Netflix subscription would be ideal for you.
However, if you want a select few K-Dramas that will almost definitely be high-quality, you can go for Disney Plus.
The platform has already built trust among its audience in that regard.
So, if you don't watch that many K-Dramas in general or are particular about the ones you watch, Disney Plus would be right up your alley.
K-Drama Genres On Netflix Vs. Disney Plus
Now, let's compare the versatility in genres of the upcoming K-Dramas on both Netflix and Disney Plus.
The predominant genres found in Netflix's 2024 K-Drama lineup include dark fantasy ("Gyeongseong Creature 2", "Hellbound 2", "Sweet Home 3", "Parasyte: The Grey"), mystery ("The Frog", "The Trunk"), romance ("Mr. Plankton", "Hierarchy"), comedy ("Chicken Nugget"), survival ("Squid Game 2", "The 8 Show"), and political ("The Whirlwind").
On Disney Plus, we're getting thriller ("Blood Free"), crime ("Unmasked", "Gangnam B-Side", "The Tyrant"), political ("Uncle Samsik"), and supernatural/fantasy ("Light Shop").
Now, if K-Dramas with dark, heavy, and serious content sounds more like your cup of tea, Disney Plus would be the right choice for you.
However, if you also/only enjoy romance or lighter material, then Netflix would be the more fitting subscription for you.
If you want to be safe and try everything, Netflix will have something for every K-Drama fan in 2024.
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