The overarching narrative of 2021 Asian media was the investment of American tech giants.
Despite being largely virtual, ACFM attracted 205 companies from worldwide and traded 833 contents in 2021, a slight increase from the previous year. Corporate giants including Disney, Apple and Netflix flocked to Busan to buy license rights of original works and used the market as a networking platform with Asian content creators.
, which also reached the #1 spot on global non-English charts. Digital & Social Media Shifts
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This era birthed an environment where native linguistic barriers crumbled. International audiences readily consumed content with subtitles, viewing it as a direct gateway into the nuances of Asian society, humor, and lifestyle. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Share public link