Kurashicom Expands YouTube Drama "Hitorigoto Apron" (Hokuoh Kurashi no Dougu Ten) to Japan and Korea
Kurashicom has expanded the distribution of its popular YouTube-origin drama "Hitorigoto Apron" (Hokuoh Kurashi no Dougu Ten) to major streaming services in Japan (FOD, Prime Video, U-NEXT) and for TV and digital distribution in Korea. The series, which has garnered over 17 million total views, has grown into a global content with 20% of its viewership coming from overseas.
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Kurashicom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kunitachi, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kohei Aoki) announced that its original drama "Hitorigoto Apron," operated by "Hokuoh Kurashi no Dougu Ten," has begun distribution and broadcasting in Japan and South Korea. In Japan, unlimited streaming has started on subscription video on-demand services such as FOD, Prime Video, and U-NEXT, while in South Korea, television broadcasting and digital distribution have commenced.
## Distribution and Broadcasting Begin in Japan and South Korea
YouTube-born content expands its reach after 6 years of long-running success.
"Hitorigoto Apron" is an original drama that was released on the official YouTube channel of "Hokuoh Kurashi no Dougu Ten" in December 2019. It is characterized by its short, approximately 10-minute episodes and a unique world view centered around cooking and music, with total series views exceeding 17 million.
From its initial release, it was distributed with English subtitles, and in 2022, it also became available with Korean and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) subtitles. Currently, approximately 20% of its viewership is from overseas users. Subsequently, its support continued to grow both domestically and internationally through SNS like YouTube and Instagram. In March 2026, driven by interest from a Korean distribution company, local television broadcasting and distribution began.
On the official Instagram of "Hokuoh Kurashi no Dougu Ten," which is tailored for Korean users, many welcoming voices for the expanded distribution were received, such as "I'm happy that the healing drama I watched on YouTube can now be seen on OTT" and "It was truly a favorite work, I want more people to see it." This marks the second drama from "Hokuoh Kurashi no Dougu Ten" to expand into Korea, following the first drama "Aobake no Table."
Furthermore, unlimited streaming has now begun in Japan on subscription video on-demand services such as FOD, Prime Video, and U-NEXT. Future distribution on other services is planned sequentially.
## Distribution and Broadcasting Begin in Japan and South Korea
YouTube-born content expands its reach after 6 years of long-running success.
"Hitorigoto Apron" is an original drama that was released on the official YouTube channel of "Hokuoh Kurashi no Dougu Ten" in December 2019. It is characterized by its short, approximately 10-minute episodes and a unique world view centered around cooking and music, with total series views exceeding 17 million.
From its initial release, it was distributed with English subtitles, and in 2022, it also became available with Korean and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) subtitles. Currently, approximately 20% of its viewership is from overseas users. Subsequently, its support continued to grow both domestically and internationally through SNS like YouTube and Instagram. In March 2026, driven by interest from a Korean distribution company, local television broadcasting and distribution began.
On the official Instagram of "Hokuoh Kurashi no Dougu Ten," which is tailored for Korean users, many welcoming voices for the expanded distribution were received, such as "I'm happy that the healing drama I watched on YouTube can now be seen on OTT" and "It was truly a favorite work, I want more people to see it." This marks the second drama from "Hokuoh Kurashi no Dougu Ten" to expand into Korea, following the first drama "Aobake no Table."
Furthermore, unlimited streaming has now begun in Japan on subscription video on-demand services such as FOD, Prime Video, and U-NEXT. Future distribution on other services is planned sequentially.