If you’re looking to immerse yourself in Korean entertainment, KOCOWA is the best destination.
It was launched in July 2017 by a collaboration of Korea’s biggest broadcasters, KBS, MBC, and SBS, plus SK Telecom.
It’s now operated by Wavve Americas and brings high-quality content to viewers across the Americas, Europe, and Oceania.
But is this streaming service worth it? Below are the top 5 things to know before you sign up.
1. Plans and pricing of Kocowa
You’ll have several flexible ways to subscribe:
- Free: Grants limited access, includes ads, and content may be delayed. You can still enjoy some ‘Taste24HR‘ programs with subtitles.
- Premium plan: Costs $7.99 a month. You will have ad-free access and the ability to download shows for watching later with four profiles. The annual plan costs $79.99 with two months free.
- Basic plan: Priced at $6.99 per month, this gives you unlimited ad-free access with full content and a single profile. It costs $69.99 every year and offers the best value if you’re in it for the long haul, as it is often offered with a two-month discount.
In Europe & Oceania, KOCOWA+ is priced similarly. That is around €6.99 per month for basic, €7.99 for premium. Every paid tier eliminates ads and gives you access to new episodes immediately after they air in Korea. You also get a 14-day free trial before committing.
2. Content type and library of Kocowa
You’ll find a diverse catalog here that covers the following:
- Dramas: Kocowa has titles like The Penthouse, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, Coffee Prince, and My Dearest, which are all part of the offering.
- Variety shows: Long-running favorites such as Running Man, 2 Days & 1 Night, Home Alone, Weekly Idol, and How Do You Play are also part of the platform’s catalog.
- K-pop content: Here you will also find live performances and music shows, behind-the-scenes extras, and idol travel series. For instance, NewJeans Travel Code in Busan, NCT Life, BTS Chronicles, and more.
- Exclusive and live streams: Most exclusives and live-streamed events, such as year-end concerts and fan-centric programming, are part of Kocowa’s mix.
3. Compatibility and accessibility of the platform
You’re covered on multiple fronts. The service is available on:
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- Fire TV
- Samsung TVs
- LG Smart TVs
- Comcast
If you do not understand the language, the platform offers premium subtitles in English. For many titles, they also have Spanish and Portuguese. Some regions also offer more options.
4. Kocowa availability
This streaming giant is available to you if you are from the following areas:
Americas
- United States
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Antigua Barbuda
- Barbados
- Belize
- Virgin Islands
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Saint Vincent
- The Grenadines
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Grenada
- Saint Kitts
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Lucia
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Europe
- Austria
- North Macedonia
- Azerbaijan
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
Oceania
- American Samoa
- Australia
- Guam
- New Zealand
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Samoa
5. Kocowa user experience
KOCOWA+ has integrated advanced AI. Specifically, it has a “KeyTalk” natural language search engine. This allows you to search using everyday language or multiple languages.
The feature makes content discovery feel more intuitive and personalized. This speeds up finding content and elevates the interaction to feel context-aware and adaptive.
The platform also has offline downloads and supports multiple viewer profiles. This makes it easy to manage family or shared accounts. While this is standard in many services, it adds convenience and personalization if you watch on the go or with others.
Overall, while many streaming platforms are susceptible to crashes or glitches, Kocowa’s app performance is consistent. It also has a user-friendly layout with clean categorization and genres.