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Studio S (스튜디오S) is the drama production subsidiary of Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), formerly known as The Story Works Co. Founded on March 16, 2010, the company serves as SBS's primary in-house drama production arm, developing and co-producing content for domestic broadcast and global streaming platforms including Netflix and Disney+.

Over more than a decade, Studio S has produced some of South Korea's most-watched and critically acclaimed dramas. Its slate includes Innocent Defendant (2017), which became one of SBS's highest-rated dramas; the revenge epic The Penthouse: War in Life (2020-21); the action-thriller franchise Taxi Driver (2021-25, three seasons); Business Proposal (2022), a global Netflix hit; Through the Darkness (2022); and Flex x Cop (2024). Studio S also has a digital content subsidiary, Binge Works, expanding its footprint into short-form and streaming-native formats.

In 2026, Studio S co-produces the SBS/Netflix romantic comedy Sold Out on You (오늘도 매진했습니다) alongside Beyond J and Slingshot Studios, starring Ahn Hyo-seop and Chae Won-bin, premiering April 22, 2026.

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Ahn Hyo-seop and Kim Se-jeong in a Marie Claire Korea feature, February 2022, promoting Studio S's hit drama Business Proposal. CC BY 3.0 via Marie Claire Korea/Wikimedia Commons.

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What is Studio S?
Studio S is the drama production subsidiary of Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), formerly known as The Story Works Co. Founded on March 16, 2010, it develops and produces SBS dramas for domestic broadcast and international distribution via platforms including Netflix and Disney+.
Is Studio S owned by SBS?
Yes. Studio S is a fully owned subsidiary of Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), one of South Korea three major terrestrial broadcasters. It functions as SBS in-house drama production arm while also co-producing with independent companies like Beyond J and Slingshot Studios.
What dramas has Studio S produced?
Studio S slate includes Innocent Defendant (2017), The Penthouse: War in Life (2020-21), Taxi Driver (Seasons 1-3, 2021-25), Business Proposal (2022), Through the Darkness (2022), The Judge from Hell (2024), Flex x Cop (2024), and Sold Out on You (2026).
Who are the key people at Studio S?
Studio S is headed by Han Jeung-hwan as CEO. The company operates as a private subsidiary of Seoul Broadcasting System and manages drama production for the SBS network. It also has a subsidiary called Binge Works for digital and streaming-native content.
Does Studio S produce content for Netflix?
Yes. Studio S has co-produced multiple dramas streaming internationally on Netflix, including Business Proposal (2022) and Sold Out on You (2026). The company regularly partners with global streaming platforms to distribute SBS content beyond South Korea.
What is Studio S most acclaimed recent drama?
The Judge from Hell (SBS, 2024) starring Park Shin-hye as a demon prosecutor was one of Studio S highest-profile 2024 productions, earning Park the Director Award at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards. Taxi Driver Season 3 (2025) also performed strongly for the network.

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