Endemol Shine & Korea’s JTBC in Co-Development Pact

Endemol Shine Group has entered into an international co-development partnership with the Seoul-based JTBC.

JTBC will work with Endemol Shine Group to jointly create, produce and distribute formats for the international market. Development of an original non-scripted series is already underway. JTBC has confirmed that it will air the first program created under the partnership in a prime-time slot later this year. Endemol Shine Group will make the format available for local production to broadcasters around the world.

Lisa Perrin, CEO of Creative Networks at Endemol Shine Group, said, “JTBC is a young and innovative channel with a strong track record in original content and this deal enables us to further tap into Korea’s prolific creativity. This is the latest example of Endemol Shine collaborating with broadcasters in new ways and by leveraging our scale we can supercharge bold ideas and bring them to audiences around the world.”

Su Young Lee, the director of corporate strategy and programming at JTBC, added, “Our ambition to be at the forefront of Korean entertainment programming paired with Endemol Shine Group’s global capabilities in development, production and distribution is a great combination. We are thrilled to be launching our first co-production in a prime-time slot later this year.”