Korea's 12th Next-Generation Media Festival Spotlights AI Production
Studio Dragon's drama took the grand prize as broadcasters and regulators discussed AI filming, virtual reporters and international co-production deals in Seoul.
The 12th Next-Generation Media Festival was held on November 11, 2026, at Seoul Dragon City, jointly organized by the Korean broadcasting and media regulator and the Korea Communications Agency (KCA), according to digitaltoday.co.kr.
About 400 people attended the event. Studio Dragon's drama took the 방송콘텐츠 대상 grand prize, while top excellence awards went to a Studio S drama, MBC's program, SBS's program and a cable channel program.
Thirteen people received commendations from the chairman of the 방송미디어통신위원회 for contributions to the broadcasting industry, and MBC production head Kim Jin-man received an achievement plaque.
Memoranda of understanding for co-production and investment were signed for a project with China's Miya Media and another with Japan's Media Polpo.
An investment briefing covered 12 content proposals focused on AI use and international co-production. Technologies demonstrated included AI robotic-arm short-form filming and editing, a 3D AI virtual reporter, AI virtual humans and AI-based archive video search.
Quick answers
When and where was the 2026 Next-Generation Media Festival held?
It was held on November 11, 2026, at Seoul Dragon City.
Who organized the event?
The 방송미디어통신위원회 and the Korea Communications Agency (KCA) jointly organized the 12th edition.
What AI technologies were demonstrated?
Demonstrations included AI robotic-arm short-form filming and editing, a 3D AI virtual reporter, AI virtual humans and AI-based archive video search.