TVING

TVING () is a South Korean exclusive subscription video on-demand, over-the-top, streaming television service operated by TVING Corporation, a joint venture comprising CJ Group, Naver and JTBC by its JTBC Studios, now called SLL. TVING distributes television series, specials, variety shows, films, documentaries, animations, and sports.

==History== TVING was launched on May 31, 2010, by CJ HelloVision. In January 2016, the service was transferred to CJ E&M. On September 17, 2019, CJ E&M and JTBC Studios, now SLL signed an MOU to establish a new joint venture company to operate the service. On October 1, 2020, the joint venture company was launched as TVING Corporation and Yang Ji-eul became the first CEO of the entity. On April 29, 2021, TVING announced that it would no longer provide real-time TV channels for free with paid subscription needed in order to view the content moving forward. On June 30, 2021, it was announced that Naver has invested billion into TVING Corporation, making Naver the second largest shareholder group at 15% after CJ E&M.