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Korea-Japan Drama Fusion Thrills Global Audiences
29 Oct
Summary
- Joint drama Merry Berry Love achieved global streaming success on Disney+.
- Collaboration blends Korean global distribution expertise with Japanese strengths.
- This partnership signifies a growing trend in cross-border content creation.
Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV and Korean studio CJ ENM are pioneering a new era of global drama production by combining their industry strengths. Their collaborative ten-part series, Merry Berry Love, premiered worldwide on Disney+ on October 7, 2026. This production marks a significant first-time partnership between Nippon TV and CJ ENM, with CJ ENM leading the creative direction and Nippon TV providing support.
The series, starring Japan's Mio Imada and Korea's Ji Chang Wook, has achieved remarkable success. Within just 14 days of its launch, Merry Berry Love became the number one most-viewed Japanese live-action title premiere globally on Disney+ for 2026. It also secured the top spot for Japanese title premieres in the APAC region.
This collaboration strategically leverages Korea's extensive experience in global drama distribution with Japan's traditional strength in format sales. Executives noted that while Korean content often focuses on achieving success, Japanese content prioritizes avoiding mistakes, suggesting a beneficial synergy between the two approaches. The success of Merry Berry Love is paving the way for future joint productions, building on this burgeoning trend of cross-border collaborations.
