ODK Media, Inc.

What ODK Media, Inc. does

ODK Media, Inc. is a privately held Fullerton, California-based streaming media company (founded 2011, 51-100 employees) that distributes Korean and broader Asian entertainment content to North American audiences. Its core consumer product, OnDemandKorea, is a subscription video-on-demand platform offering dramas, variety shows, movies, documentaries, news, and live sports (including KBO baseball and KLPGA golf) with subtitle options in Korean, English, and Chinese. The platform runs a freemium model with tiers ranging from a free ad-supported Basic plan ($0) through Standard ($6.67/month), Premium ($11.67/month), Family ($14.17/month), and an ODK BOX hardware rental plan ($15/month with $50 deposit), with annual plans offering approximately 17% savings. Content is delivered across web, native iOS/Android apps, and Smart TV/streaming device apps (Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku), underpinned by HLS streaming and a multi-device synchronization layer.

The company operates a second pillar, Amasian TV, a Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) service built on Amagi's distribution technology and offering 100+ channels. Amasian TV expanded in April 2026 into 250,000+ premium U.S. hotel rooms, representing the company's first major move into B2B hospitality distribution and a new advertising-monetization surface beyond consumer subscriptions. In March 2026, ODK Media and Japan International Broadcasting Inc. launched Channel Oishii, the platform's first dedicated Japanese food and lifestyle FAST channel in North America, localized using Deepdub's AI dubbing services.

Revenue is generated through three streams: tiered subscription fees, advertising on free and lower-tier plans, and pay-per-view movie rentals priced $1.99-$10.99 per title. Content rights are sourced from licensing partnerships with major Korean broadcast networks (KBS, MBC, SBS, TV Chosun, Channel A, YTN) and 200+ content partners, alongside a KOCOWA content integration. The company has raised approximately $5.06M in disclosed equity funding across three rounds between 2014 and 2015 (investors include Big Basin Capital, BonAngels Venture Partners, and EOGF Partners), with no rounds disclosed thereafter, and no public revenue, subscriber, or valuation figures are available.

Name

ODK Media, Inc.

Legal name

ODK Media, Inc.

Website

https://ondemandkorea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ODK Media is a Fullerton-based streaming media company (founded 2011) that distributes Korean and Asian entertainment content to North American audiences through OnDemandKorea (subscription VOD), Amasian TV (FAST service), and partnerships with major Korean broadcasters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Asian Entertainment Streaming

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Streaming Platforms (SVOD/AVOD/TVOD) (BPAMAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT) (MPACAAAD), International/Multilingual Streaming Channels (MPABAHAI), Video Player SDKs & Playback Apps (Web/Mobile/CTV) (MPAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Korean entertainment streaming
• Asian content streaming
• Subscription video platform
• Free ad-supported TV
• Korean drama VOD

Headquarters

HQ city

Fullerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: ODK Media generates primary revenue through tiered subscription plans (BASIC, STANDARD, PREMIUM, FAMILY, ODK BOX) ranging from free ad-supported to $15/month for the ODK BOX hardware rental service.
2. Advertising Revenue: Free and lower-tier users generate advertising revenue through in-stream video ads. Premium members receive ad-free viewing except for overlay ads that may appear.
3. Pay-Per-View Movies: Premium movies available for individual rental at prices ranging from US$1.99 to US$10.99 per movie, separate from subscription membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ODK Media operates OnDemandKorea, a subscription video-on-demand streaming platform delivering Korean dramas, variety shows, movies, documentaries, news, and live sports to international audiences with multi-language subtitles. The company also runs Amasian TV, a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service offering 100+ channels of Asian content, and has expanded into B2B hospitality distribution of FAST content to premium hotel rooms.

Product overview

ODK Media, Inc. operates a multi-platform Asian entertainment streaming ecosystem consisting of OnDemandKorea (subscription VOD service), Amasian TV (free ad-supported FAST service with 100+ channels), and KOCOWA (premium content brand). The platform offers tiered membership plans ranging from free ad-supported Basic to premium ODK BOX hardware device with 4 simultaneous streams. Key products include Live TV broadcasting (news, sports, entertainment), ODK Rewards loyalty program, and content spanning Korean dramas, variety shows, movies, anime, documentaries, and news. The company expanded into hospitality with Amasian TV hotel deployments and recently launched Channel Oishii (Japanese food lifestyle channel) on its FAST platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OnDemandKorea Subscription-based video-on-demand (VOD) streaming platform offering Korean dramas, variety shows, movies, documentaries, news, and live sports content to international audiences with tiered membership plans (Basic, Standard, Premium, Family, ODK BOX) providing varying ad-free viewing, HD quality, simultaneous streams, and content access levels.
• Amasian TV

Quantifiable outcome

• 12x audience amplification per room per month in hospitality settings

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026JIB and ODK Media co-launched Channel Oishii, a 24/7 Japanese food and lifestyle channel on Amasian TV's FAST platform in North America. The channel features food-related dramas, documentaries, and films showcasing Japanese cuisine and culture, available on Channel 500 in the US and Canada.
• AmagicoreTechnology or Integration · 27 March 2026Amagi provides FAST distribution technology powering the Amasian TV platform, enabling efficient delivery of free ad-supported streaming channels to viewers across North America.
• DeepdubcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 March 2026Deepdub provides AI-inspired dubbing services for content localization, enabling ODK Media to deliver Japanese and Korean content to North American audiences with AI-generated voiceovers.
• KOCOWAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKOCOWA content partnership providing access to premium Korean entertainment content including popular variety shows like Running Man and 1 Night 2 Days, available exclusively on ODK platform for subscribers.
• Korean Broadcast Networks (Various)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensing partnerships with major Korean broadcast networks including KBS, MBC, SBS, TV Chosun, Channel A, YTN, and others for live TV streaming and VOD content distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Viu: Pan-Asian OTT streaming service offering Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and other Asian content with subtitles, operated by PCCW. Comparable in multi-language Asian content delivery, freemium-to-subscription model, and diaspora target market.
• Rakuten Viki: Subscription streaming service specializing in Asian TV dramas, movies, and variety shows with multi-language subtitles. Closely comparable to OnDemandKorea in audience (Asian content diaspora), business model (SVOD with ad-supported tiers), and content focus (Korean and broader Asian entertainment).
• KOCOWA: Korean content streaming JV backed by KBS, MBC, and SBS — offering dramas, variety shows, and K-pop programming internationally. Directly comparable as both a content source for ODK and a competing destination for Korean entertainment consumers in North America.
• Crunchyroll: Anime and Asian content streaming service (owned by Sony) with subscription tiers and ad-supported options. Comparable as an Asian-niche SVOD/AVOD hybrid serving enthusiast diaspora audiences with multi-platform distribution.

Broad incumbents

• iQIYI: Major Chinese streaming platform (listed on NASDAQ) offering Korean and broader Asian content. Comparable in pan-Asian streaming focus but operates at significantly larger scale with original production capabilities that ODK lacks.
• Tubi: Fox-owned free ad-supported streaming service with a large FAST channel lineup including international and Asian content categories. Comparable as a FAST aggregator competing for the same ad-supported streaming audience and CTV distribution.
• Pluto TV: Paramount-owned FAST service offering 250+ free linear channels across CTV and mobile. Comparable in FAST channel distribution model and ad-supported monetization, though with broader (non-Asian-specialized) content focus.
• Samsung TV Plus: Free FAST service pre-installed on Samsung Smart TVs globally. Comparable as a FAST distribution channel that competes for the same CTV advertising inventory and viewer attention, particularly relevant given ODK's own Samsung TV app presence.
• Netflix: Global SVOD leader with a significant and growing Korean content catalog (including K-dramas, K-variety, and Korean originals). Comparable as a direct competitor for Korean-diaspora subscriber dollars and simulcast licensing relationships with Korean broadcasters.
• WeTV: Tencent-owned international streaming service offering Korean, Chinese, and Asian content with subtitles across Southeast Asia and global markets. Comparable in pan-Asian content distribution and freemium subscription model targeting diaspora audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odkmedia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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