SLL Expands Co-Development of Content with Canada

Four English-Language IP Projects Currently Underway

On August 27, SLL announced plans to expand the co-development of English-language content based in Canada. Rather than simply selling completed works overseas, the company will collaborate with international partners to jointly develop intellectual property (IP) starting from the planning stage.

SLL has been collaborating with Canadian producers, creators, and content-related organizations since 2024./SLL.

Since 2024, SLL has been using Canada as its North American base, working in partnership with local producers, creators, and content-related organizations. In particular, CAPCA, which is operated jointly with RESO, connects Korean and Canadian creators and supports them throughout the entire process—from joint planning and development to production. Currently, through this program, two English-language remake projects based on Korean drama IPs and two original English-language projects are being developed.

Canada possesses both a strong competitive edge in English-language content production and excellent access to the North American market. In addition, there are robust co-production support systems in place, such as Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund, and federal and provincial tax credits. In April, the Korean Broadcasting and Communications Commission and Canadian Department of Canadian Heritage signed the "Agreement on Audiovisual Co-Production Cooperation Between the Republic of Korea and Canada," which is expected to further accelerate bilateral collaboration.

Junseo Park, CEO of SLL, stated, "K-content is now entering a new stage in which global partners jointly develop IP targeting the world market from the planning phase. Starting with Canada, we will continue to expand our global co-creation network and establish a new global content ecosystem by developing and co-producing English-language content."

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