- 'Begins≠Youth', launched on 'Xclusive', a fandom content
distribution platform
- 'Begins≠Youth' dramatizes
BTS' 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life' as a series
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'Xclusive' allows users to own access rights; enables secondary
distribution through rental and sales
SEOUL,
South Korea, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerlabs, an affiliate of
KOSDAQ-listed HYPER Corporation (065650, formerly Medifron)
announced on April 30 that it
released its first series 'Begins≠Youth' on the fandom-based
content distribution platform 'Xclusive'.
'Begins≠Youth' is a derivative drama co-produced by Chorokbaem
Media and HYBE, consisting of 12 episodes based on a storyline
inspired by 'Hwa Yang Yeon Hwa' of the K-pop group BTS. 'Hwa Yang
Yeon Hwa' is a narrative introduced by BTS through albums and music
videos since 2015. 'Begins≠Youth' reinterprets its themes, offering
a fresh narrative that explores friendship and growth among seven
boys, capturing their struggles and triumphs.
This series portrays the growth stories of seven boys, each with
unique challenges. These seven diverse individuals come together,
overcoming their scars and pain, ultimately unfolding a narrative
of bonding and love through their journey.
Starting at 4 PM(KST) today, the
drama series 'Begins≠Youth' will be available for purchase on the
Xclusive platform. The users have the option to acquire viewing
rights for three distinct episode bundles—Package 1 (Episodes 1-4),
Package 2 (Episodes 5-8), Package 3 (Episodes 9-12)—or select
individual episodes. The sales will commence today and continue
with subsequent releases scheduled for May
7 and May 14. Additionally,
purchased viewing rights may be rented or sold to other users
within the platform at a later date.
Xclusive, the pioneering platform showcasing 'Begins≠Youth',
stands as the world's first to harness Web3.0 technology,
revolutionizing the way content is owned and distributed from a
consumer-centric perspective. Developed by Fingerlabs, a leading
Web3.0 company in Korea, Xclusive departs from traditional,
rights-restricted platforms by empowering consumers in content
production, ownership, and revenue generation. This innovative
model facilitates expanded revenue opportunities, equitable
ownership, and promotes a diverse range of content, setting a new
standard in digital content consumption.
Xclusive fosters an active and participatory fandom culture by
enabling users to own and autonomously distribute access rights for
'Begins≠Youth' through blockchain technology. Fans are empowered to
do more than just consume content on Xclusive; they can own, trade,
and sell a diverse array of content types related to their favorite
artists, including videos, webtoons, music, and novels. This
capability extends beyond traditional content consumption,
encouraging a more engaged and economically involved fan
experience.
Sang-Seok David Lee, CEO of
Fingerlabs, expressed enthusiasm about the application of the
world's first Web 3.0 distribution model to 'Begins≠Youth',
stating, "It is very exciting to implement this groundbreaking
distribution method with 'Begins≠Youth'. We aim to lead the next
generation of content markets by utilizing powerful domestic IPs,
starting with 'Begins≠Youth'."
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