Traditional media usage in South Korea

Statistics report on traditional media usage in South Korea

Traditional media usage in South Korea

This report presents statistics on the use and consumption of traditional media in South Korea. The report provides an overview of consumer behavior regarding news sources, radio, television, movies, and music. Data covered includes penetration rates and user numbers, user preferences, time spent and frequency of use as well as spending habits.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Average daily media consumption in South Korea Q3 2024, by type of media
  • Premium Statistic Share of news readers South Korea 2021, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Radio use rate in South Korea 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Television penetration rate in households in South Korea 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Share of movie goers South Korea 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Music content usage frequency South Korea 2024

News

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  • Premium Statistic Share of printed newspaper readers South Korea 2021, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Share of online newspaper readers South Korea 2021, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Leading online news brands South Korea 2024
  • Premium Statistic Willingness to pay for digital news South Korea 2024, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Trust in news South Korea 2024, by age group

Radio

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  • Premium Statistic Radio penetration rate in households in South Korea 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Main channels used to access radio stations in South Korea 2024, by method
  • Premium Statistic Time users spend listening to regular radio per day on weekdays South Korea 2024
  • Premium Statistic Time users spend listening to regular radio per day on weekends South Korea 2024
  • Premium Statistic Reason to listen to the radio in South Korea 2024

Television

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  • Premium Statistic Subscription rate of pay televisions in South Korea 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Number of paid TV subscribers South Korea H1 2024, by format
  • Premium Statistic TV ratings for major terrestrial TV channels South Korea 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Preferred TV program South Korea 2025
  • Premium Statistic Average daily time spent watching TV per person in South Korea 2012-2022

Movies

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  • Premium Statistic Number of cinema admissions in South Korea 2004-2024
  • Basic Statistic Monthly number of sold cinema tickets South Korea 2019-2024
  • Premium Statistic Users watching movies on their smartphone South Korea 2023, by age
  • Premium Statistic Frequency of watching movies via smartphone South Korea 2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of viewers for all-time leading movies South Korea 2025

Music

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  • Premium Statistic Number of users of leading music apps Android South Korea 2021
  • Premium Statistic Purchase rate of physical music albums in South Korea 2024, by age
  • Premium Statistic Preferred music genres in South Korea 2024
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of average monthly music download or streaming costs South Korea 2024
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of average physical music record expenses South Korea 2024

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