Prior to 2021, adult films in Korea had enjoyed a theatrical renaissance. Films like The Handmaiden (2016) had proven that erotic thrillers could achieve critical acclaim and box office success. However, the 2020-2021 period saw cinema closures and audience reluctance to visit theaters for lower-budget fare. Producers of adult films, often operating on tighter margins than blockbuster studios, accelerated the shift to direct-to-VOD (Video on Demand) releases. Platforms like TVING, Wavve, and various independent streaming servers became the primary exhibition venues.
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