Genie TV (formerly Olleh TV) is an
IPTV
Internet Protocol television (IPTV) is the delivery of television content over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. This is in contrast to delivery through traditional terrestrial, satellite, and cable television formats. Unlike downloaded media, ...
service provided by South Korea's main telecom operator
KT. It broadcasts
VOD including TV programs, movies, children's programs, sports, documentaries and animations.
On 4 October 2022, KT rebranded its IPTV service as Genie TV, 11 years after the Olleh TV brand was introduced. The rebranding is part of the telecom's aggressive effort to push forward its content business as growth in the traditional telecom sector slows.
Olleh TV for PlayStation 3
Since November 20, 2007, following a partnership between KT and
Sony Computer Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), formerly known as Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE), is a multinational video game and digital entertainment company wholly owned by multinational conglomerate Sony. The SIE Group is made up of two legal co ...
, Olleh TV is made available for
PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3 (PS3) is a home video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment. The successor to the PlayStation 2, it is part of the PlayStation brand of consoles. It was first released on Novemb ...
owners in South Korea. Once the PlayStation 3's firmware version 2.10 installed in the system, a new icon, called "TV", appears in the
XMB
The XrossMediaBar (pronounced "cross-media bar" and officially abbreviated as XMB) is a graphical user interface developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. The interface features icons that are spread horizontally across the screen. Navigation mov ...
. The user is asked to agree a terms of service form then to download the 13MB Olleh TV player.
Olleh TV is also a provider of Spanish television programming. Olleh TV signed a deal with HDTV Inc. to bring three new markets into the Spanish broadcasting circuit. According to Pr Newswire, “This new market includes Tampa, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; and Palm Springs, California.” The purpose of signing this agreement it to attract a wide range of Hispanic audiences. “Olleh TV already serves eight markets reaching over 3.5 million Hispanic viewers.” “There are many Hispanic shows slated to air on these affiliates. The popular shows include ‘Papparazzi TV Sensacional,’ ‘Maria Elvira Live!’ ‘Esta Noche Tu Night’ with Alexis Valdes and ‘Los Implicados,’ among others." Olleh TV is sure to be a hit among the Hispanic community because they are commitment to providing programming catered to the Hispanic community and culture.
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Television networks in South Korea
Television channels in South Korea
Video on demand
KT Group