With attractive lighting effects, actors, and locations, Korean Dramas draw a huge audience towards it. If you are the one who loves K-Dramas, K-pops, then you would need MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation). It is one of South Korea’s leading TV and radio broadcasters with servers in both the USA and South Korea. It features various dramas, TV shows, sports, and documentaries. All the shows come with English Subtitles. Let us see how to stream MBC if you are owning a Roku Streaming device.
How to Watch MBC On Roku?
You cannot add the MBC channel to stream K Dramas on Roku-connected TV. But there are ways to watch your favorite Korean Dramas on Roku. Earlier, we had MBC America on Roku to stream the channel. But unfortunately, it is removed from the Channel Store for what so ever reason. Still, you can stream with the following options:
- KOCOWA
- Viki
- AT&T TV
Method 1: Using KOCOWA
KOCOWA is an American Video Streaming Platform. It is a joint venture between three giant Korean broadcast networks: Korean Broadcasting System, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Seoul Broadcasting System. It is created to provide various Korean movies, dramas, TV shows, Pop, and various other shows.
How to Add KOCOWA to Roku?
1. From your phone or computer web browser, go to https://my.roku.com/index.
2. Sign in with your Roku account that you use to sign in on your device.
3. Click on Add Channel with a code under the Management Account section.
4. Now on the channel access code box, type “kocowa”.
5. Verify the captcha and click Ok on the warning message.
6. Click on Yes, add the channel.
7. On your Roku device, go to Settings > System > System Update > Check for New updates.
8. Now the app will be installed on your Roku.
9. Launch the app and sign in to your account.
Method 2: Viki
Viki is an international streaming channel that streams content in 11 different languages. It features over 1000 Korean TV shows. The channel is available on the Roku channel store but it is available as a private channel. That you need to add the channels with a code as you did in KOCOWA. The subscription costs are Standard at $49.99/year, Plus at $99.99/year.
In order to add Viki to Roku, follow the same steps as you did for KOCOWA and replace the code in step 4 with vikiglobaltv. All other steps remain the same.
Method 3: You can also install AT&T TV on Roku to stream Korean Dramas as well. AT&T TV is available on the Channel Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the famous shows available on MBC?
W-Two Worlds, Radio Stars, Home Alone, I’m not a Robot, Hospital Ship, Kill me Heal me, Moon Embracing the Sun, Empress Ki, Gu Family Book, Missing 9 are few shows that you can stream with MBC.
Is MBC America On-demand on Roku?
No both the MBC America and MBC America On-demand channel have been removed from the Channel Store.