SBS
The site of Seoul Broadcasting System with dramas, variety, news and streaming.
SBS at a glance
SBS is an entertainment & streaming website and one of the most visited sites in South Korea, currently ranked #115 in the country. It was founded in 1990 by Tae Young Group and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Today SBS is owned by SBS Media Holdings. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 70 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through tv advertising, content licensing, digital advertising. Its closest rivals include kbs.co.kr, imbc.com, jtbc.co.kr.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 65.8 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 67.9 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 70 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 74.2 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct63%
- Organic search21%
- Social8%
- Referral5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men54%
- Women46%
- Age 18-2428%
- Age 25-3429%
- Age 35-4421%
The audience is concentrated in South Korea, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- South Korea86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 21 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- South Korea
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| sbs | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| watch online | Top 10 | High | — |
| live stream | Top 10 | High | — |
| subscription price | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the South Korea web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 74% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading entertainment & streaming apps in South Korea
Company information
- Website
- sbs.co.kr
- Sector
- Entertainment & Streaming
- Owner
- SBS Media Holdings
- Owner type
- Public company
- Founders
- Tae Young Group
- Founded
- 1990
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Employees
- 1,500+
- Ownership
- SBS Media Holdings controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $1 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- Korean, English
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $1 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Public company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
SBS operates an entertainment and streaming service focused on South Korea. The site of Seoul Broadcasting System with dramas, variety, news and streaming. Revenue comes mainly from tv advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- TV advertising
- Content licensing
- Digital advertising
Products & services
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International presence
- Primary market
- South Korea
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (South Korea)
- #115 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading entertainment & streaming site in South Korea
- Global rank
- 1500
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| kbs.co.kr | ≈ 42 million / month | #116 class competitor | — |
| imbc.com | ≈ 31.5 million / month | #117 class competitor | — |
| jtbc.co.kr | ≈ 21 million / month | #118 class competitor | — |
What is SBS?
SBS (sbs.co.kr) is an entertainment and streaming service serving users in South Korea. The site of Seoul Broadcasting System with dramas, variety, news and streaming. It ranks #115 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the entertainment & streaming category.
Who owns SBS?
The site is operated by SBS Media Holdings, founded by Tae Young Group. The company was established in 1990 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It employs around 1,500+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place SBS at roughly 70 million visits per month, about 2.3 million per day. Around 74% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 6.9 pages per visit with an average session of 14 min.
How SBS makes money
Revenue comes primarily from tv advertising, alongside content licensing, digital advertising.
Competitors in South Korea
Its closest rivals include kbs.co.kr, imbc.com, jtbc.co.kr.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 1990
SBS is founded in Seoul, South Korea.
- Growth phase
Expands its entertainment & streaming offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #115 among the most visited websites in South Korea.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Large local content library
- Live sports or exclusive originals
- Works across mobile, web and TV apps
- Affordable local pricing tiers
Cons
- Content rotates out of the catalogue
- Ad-supported tier interrupts playback
- Rights restrictions limit some titles
- Streaming quality varies on weak connections
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns SBS?
SBS is operated by SBS Media Holdings. Public company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is SBS headquartered?
SBS is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
When was SBS founded?
SBS was founded in 1990 by Tae Young Group.
How many employees does SBS have?
SBS employs approximately 1,500+ people.
What is SBS's revenue?
SBS's revenue: ≈ $1 billion annual revenue (est.).
Who are SBS's competitors?
Main competitors in South Korea include kbs.co.kr, imbc.com, jtbc.co.kr.
How does SBS make money?
Mainly tv advertising, content licensing, digital advertising.
Is SBS publicly traded?
SBS's ownership: Public company.
How many visitors does SBS get?
Third-party estimates place SBS at roughly 70 million visits per month, mostly from South Korea, with 74% mobile traffic.
Is SBS safe?
SBS is an established entertainment & streaming site founded in 1990 and ranked #115 in South Korea; use the official domain sbs.co.kr and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementssbs.co.kr
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageSouth Korea and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos