Samsung TV Plus to Expand Korean Content Catalog
The streaming service will debut a new K-Wave Wednesdays series on October 28.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Television
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Starting October 28, 2026, Samsung TV Plus will expand its U.S. streaming library with new Korean movies, reality competition shows, and microdramas. This update includes the launch of a weekly K-Wave Wednesdays series on the Movie Hub channel.
Why it matters
The expansion builds on an existing library of over 4,000 hours of Korean entertainment content. The move aims to capitalize on rising demand for overseas programming by introducing ten new hit titles and a slate of original microdramas.
Samsung TV Plus has already added over 4,000 hours of Korean film and television titles to its platform. The upcoming release features thirteen new Lezhin Snack microdramas and ten hits, including the film Exhuma, which holds a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score.
The players
Samsung TV Plus
This is a free ad-supported streaming service integrated into Samsung devices that provides access to various live channels and on-demand video.
Lezhin Snack
This entity is a content provider specializing in short-form drama series and mobile-first entertainment.
The details
The new content will be available on-demand across Samsung Smart TVs, web browsers, and other connected devices. The programming schedule features the K-Wave Wednesdays series alongside the premiere of Iron Squad Season 3 on the All Action channel.
Timeline
The K-Wave Wednesdays series launches on the Movie Hub channel on October 28, 2026.
Iron Squad Season 3 premieres on the All Action channel on November 4, 2026.
A slate of thirteen Lezhin Snack original microdramas will launch in December 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The expansion reflects the broader ongoing streaming wars where platforms increasingly utilize niche international content to differentiate themselves. Samsung TV Plus is scaling its library to capture a larger share of the audience interested in non-English language media.
Viewers can access this new content on-demand through their Samsung Smart TVs, web browsers, and other devices by signing in with a Samsung account. The programming updates ensure that users have a steady stream of new international titles available throughout the remainder of 2026.
The takeaway
Subscribers should check the Movie Hub and All Action channels to find the latest additions to the Korean catalog. Setting reminders for these scheduled releases can help viewers ensure they do not miss new episodes of their favorite series.
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