Science & Tech · Big Tech & Internet · 3 hrs ago
Wavve adds previews as Coupang Play expands its anime lineup
Two South Korean streaming services are changing how viewers can access their content.
Wavve lets people preview content without logging in, offering short samples of shows, films and live channels.
Its Basic subscription will also let viewers watch on TVs at no extra cost, and non-members can use its AI golf-streaming feature for free.
Coupang Play has partnered with Crunchyroll to offer a Crunchyroll Pass.
The pass adds popular and new anime, including films from the Chainsaw Man and Demon Slayer series.
The changes aim to make viewing easier and broaden choices for people in South Korea.
The companies say they plan to use the partnership to reach more local anime viewers; no further rollout details were given.
Wavve has introduced previews for people who are not logged in and TV viewing support for its Basic plan.
The service’s Open Preview offers up to five minutes of regular video-on-demand content, three minutes of films and three minutes per episode of live channels.
Coupang Play has partnered with Crunchyroll to launch Crunchyroll Pass and expand its anime lineup.
The pass will include popular and new Crunchyroll titles, including films from the Chainsaw Man and Demon Slayer series.
The announcements were reported on November 5, 2026, as streaming services seek to improve access and broaden content choices.
- Who
- Wavve and Coupang Play.
- What
- Wavve introduced content previews and TV viewing support for its Basic plan. Coupang Play partnered with Crunchyroll to offer Crunchyroll Pass.
- When
- November 5, 2026.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- Wavve aims to make its service easier to use, while Coupang Play aims to expand its content lineup and reach anime viewers.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Wavve announced Open Preview, Basic-plan TV viewing support and free access for nonmembers to its AI golf-streaming feature.
Coupang Play announced its partnership with Crunchyroll and the launch of Crunchyroll Pass.
- Wavve preview length
- Up to 5 minutes for regular video-on-demand, 3 minutes for films and 3 minutes per live-channel episode
- Basic plan
- TV viewing of video-on-demand and live channels at no extra cost
- Coupang Play partnership
- Crunchyroll
- New anime service
- Crunchyroll Pass
- Example titles
- Chainsaw Man and Demon Slayer theatrical films