Argentina’s Flow acquires package of Korean shows from Canal+ Distribution

Battle for Happiness is a 16-episode thriller from Studio Genie

Argentinian platform Flow has acquired a selection of Korean series distributed by Canal+ Distribution for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

The selection includes LTNS, a six-episode romantic drama from CJ ENM, and Battle for Happiness, a 16-episode thriller from Studio Genie. The agreement also includes the extension of the rights to the Eve series, by CJ ENM.

Carlos Fernández, CEO of Canal+ Distribution America, said: “Series like LTNS and Battle for Happiness demonstrate the enormous interest that this type of production generates and allow us to connect with passionate audiences, strengthening our strategy of expanding Asian content in the region.”

Canal+ Distribution was known as Thema until November of last year. Its name change seeks to better reflect Thema’s membership in the Canal+ group, which acquired the company in 2014.

Flow is the TV and streaming platform of telecommunications group Personal.

In related news, the Lithuanian streamer Epika has also picked up two Korean dramas from Canal+ Distribution. The platform, part of LRT, has taken 12-part survival drama Happiness and 10-part psychological thriller Strangers From Hell, both produced by Korea’s CJ ENM.

“The success of previous acquisitions has clearly demonstrated that Korean dramas resonate strongly with Lithuanian audiences, and we are excited to now expand into a new genre together,” said Karolina Drigotaitė, head of Epika.