Series Mania Forum Selects Korea as Country of Honor

Series Mania Forum has selected the Republic of Korea as the first country of honor, a new initiative made possible with the support of the CNC.

KOCCA, along with Channel A Corporation, CJ ENM, EO Content Group, KBS Media, MBC, SLL Joongang, Studio S and WHYNOT MEDIA, will be attending Series Mania Forum.

As part of the initiative, there will be a Coming Next from Korea session, conference panels featuring speakers from the country, a networking cocktail and other highlights.

The selection of Korea as the country of honor coincides with the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea.

In 2024, the size of the Korean content market was estimated at $43.2 billion, representing a 5.7 percent increase from $40.8 billion in 2023. Korea continues to rank eighth globally in terms of content market size.

“This will be the first time we have highlighted a country at our event, and we are thrilled that it is Korea, whose excellence and creativity in film and audiovisual production are widely recognized,” said Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania. “This celebration is especially meaningful as it coincides with the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea. Both countries have rich histories and cultures, united by mutual fascination and a shared commitment to strengthening ties in an increasingly globalized world.”

Moonju Kim, general director of KOCCA France, added, “It is a great honor for Korea to be invited as the country of honor at the Series Mania Forum in France. Through globally recognized Korean series such as Squid Game and Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, the Korea Creative Content Agency has contributed to the growing resonance of Korean storytelling and creative excellence worldwide. We hope that Series Mania, as one of the world’s leading platforms for series content, will further deepen mutual understanding and foster sustainable cooperation, including co-production and investment, between Korea and France. We extend our deepest appreciation to CNC, Series Mania, and all French industry partners for their invaluable support and commitment to strengthening cultural and industrial exchange between our two countries.”