[In-depth Report] Making a documentary only a few years after debut? The real reason why the industry is rushing to produce idol documentaries on OTT.
Whether it's dramas or films, everyone has their own different preferences. However, to invoke the resonance and attention of the majority, besides being entertaining, it's equally important to possess mass appeal.

However, when it comes to the entertainment industry, the speed of Kpop's global spread is quite fast, not only sweeping across Asia, but also gradually expanding to the European and American markets. However, compared to the global music market, it still cannot be called popular or mainstream.

In other words, Kpop relies more on a solid fan base than casual listeners to maintain a large volume of listens in a short period of time.
Given the certain limitations of Kpop and idol-themed content, why have OTT platforms continued to produce idol-themed documentaries over the past two or three years? And besides fans, do people actually watch these documentaries?

Unlike typical TV and film productions that have clear scripts and character settings, documentaries express events and experiences from a narrative perspective. Therefore, they mostly attract an audience interested in the event, field, or specific subject matter.

Even though the audience for documentaries is quite limited, it's not hard to notice that many OTT platforms have been rushing to produce idol documentaries in recent years.
According to the report by Korean media 'Spotvnews', the continuous production of idol documentaries is not only to showcase the glamorous side of idols on stage, but also to reveal the reality behind the scenes.
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