New drama co-production on the cards with Mediacorp-Mr.Romance alliance
This groundbreaking tie-up paves the way for both parties to spearhead collaboration in content production and talent exchange between Singapore and South Korea.
Singapore, 28 May 2025 – Singapore’s largest content creator, Mediacorp and renowned South Korean production company, Mr.Romance – the creative force behind critically acclaimed series such as Light Shop, Black Panther and the award-winning superhero drama Moving – have forged a strategic partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed today at the 18th Busan Content Market. This groundbreaking tie-up paves the way for both parties to spearhead collaboration in content production and talent exchange between Singapore and South Korea.
As part of the MOU, Mediacorp and Mr.Romance have agreed to work together on:
- Joint projects involving the production, distribution and promotion of international content, which includes embarking on potential Korean drama co-productions;
- Bringing together their respective creative and production teams to craft compelling stories tailored for an international audience; and
- Facilitating exchanges of on-screen talent between Singapore and South Korea to promote cross-cultural representation and appeal to a wider spectrum of audiences.
Virginia Lim, Chief Content Officer of Mediacorp, said, “Collaborating with esteemed industry partners like Mr.Romance marks a bold step forward in redefining creative storytelling for a global audience. By combining Singapore’s vibrant multicultural perspectives with South Korea’s unparalleled expertise in entertainment innovation, this MOU establishes a powerful platform for co-production, cross-cultural exchange, talent development, and showcasing the very best of Asian creativity to the world.”
Sean Saeyoon Shim, CEO and Founder of Mr.Romance, said, “Mediacorp has long been a leader in creating stories that travel beyond borders. At Mr.Romance, we’re thrilled to be partnering with such a visionary team to bring forth international co-productions as well as various collaborations. With Mediacorp’s global reach and creative excellence, we believe our collaborative projects will reach audiences across the world.”
This MOU with Mr.Romance is the latest in Mediacorp’s continued efforts to collaborate with some of the biggest players in Asia’s content production industry such as Linmon Media, Three Giant Production and Mission International.
