'Colony', which drew 5.94 million viewers, arrives on IPTV starting today
Director Yeon Sang Ho's film 'Colony' will begin VOD services through various platforms such as IPTV and OTT starting from the 23rd.
The film 'Colony', directed by Yeon Sang Ho, is heading to home theaters following its massive success at the box office. Distributor Showbox announced that IPTV and cable TV VOD services for 'Colony' will begin on the 23rd.
Set inside a building locked down due to an unidentified infection outbreak, the film follows survivors fighting against constantly evolving infected individuals. Even before its release, the film garnered global attention after being invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. In particular, the setting of a new type of zombie that evolves through collective intelligence, combined with the passionate performances of the actors, has drawn critical acclaim from audiences.
A Box Office Record: Holding the Top Spot for 20 Consecutive Days
The film 'Colony' demonstrated overwhelming box office power immediately upon release. After hitting number one at the box office right after its release on May 21st, it maintained the top position for a staggering 20 consecutive days. The speed of audience mobilization was also phenomenal. Starting with surpassing 1 million viewers just 4 days after release, it reached 2 million on the 5th day, 3 million on the 10th day, and 4 million on the 14th day, repeatedly breaking the records for the fastest-growing hits among this year's releases.
Ultimately recording a cumulative audience of 5.94 million, 'Colony' showed great strength by ranking 2nd in the overall 2026 film box office, following 'The King's Warden'. This work, featuring a star-studded cast including Jun Ji Hyun, Koo Kyo Hwan, Ji Chang Wook, Shin Hyun Been, and Kim Shin-rok, continued its box office run, being evaluated as having set a new standard for the zombie genre in theaters.
How to Watch via Various Platforms, from IPTV to OTT
Following its theatrical run, 'Colony' is activating almost all major platforms to increase accessibility for viewers. Starting from the 23rd, it can be enjoyed through major IPTV channels such as Genie TV, Btv, and U+tv, as well as digital cable TV including Studio Choice. Additionally, services have launched on popular OTT platforms such as Wavve, Apple TV, Coupang Play, Watcha, Google TV, and YouTube, as well as various online and mobile channels like Skylife and web hard drives.
Recently, the film industry has seen a growing trend of 'simultaneous release' strategies, where VOD services are provided at the same time as or immediately after the theatrical release. The launch of service for 'Colony' is also a move that actively reflects the demand from audiences who could not watch it in theaters or fans who wish to re-watch the work. As it is released through various platforms, viewers can watch the struggle of the evolving infected anytime, anywhere, according to their own viewing environment.
Viewing Channels Expanding to Various Platforms
The windows to encounter the film 'Colony' will expand starting July 23rd. IPTV channels such as Genie TV, Btv, and U+tv, along with digital cable TV including Studio Choice, have launched their services.
OTT platforms include Wavve, Apple TV, Coupang Play, Watcha, Google TV, and YouTube. In addition, it is available through various online and mobile platforms such as Skylife and web hard drives.
