If you’re trying to watch Korean TV in Australia, you’ll find the streaming sites don’t work. Wavve, TVING or even Korean Netflix won’t work in Australia, and you’ll come across errors when trying to access them.
This is happening because these Korean streaming sites don’t have the rights to broadcast their content in Australia.
This can be frustrating but, there’s a very easy way to get around this issue.
All you need to do is fool these Korean streaming sites into thinking you’re watching it from within Korea. And the easiest way to do that is with a reliable VPN.
This article will show you how to watch Korean TV in Australia using a VPN.
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How to watch Korean TV in Australia: Quick Guide
To watch Korean TV in Australia, you need to fool Korean streaming sites into thinking you’re accessing its content from within Korea.
Follow these four steps to watch Korean TV in Australia:
Create a new account withExpressVPN ($6.67/month)
Download and install the new VPN app
Open your new app and connect to a server in Korea
Watch Korean TV in Australia
Why doesn’t Korean TV work in Australia?
Korean TV streaming sites like Wavve and TVING don’t work in Australia because they don’t have international broadcast rights.
This is because the agreements that these Korean TV providers have with their content partners state that the content can only be broadcast in Korea, not anywhere in the world.
If these Korean TV channels breach these agreements they have with their content partners, they can face severe financial punishments.
To prevent that from happening, Korean TV channels block anyone outside of Korea from accessing their streaming services. This is why you’re running into errors when trying to watch Korean TV in Australia.
How do Korean TV streaming sites block my connection?
Whenever you go online, you’re given a unique IP address. This is used by your device to communicate with the website or app you’re going to, in this case, Korean TV streaming sites.
The issue here is, so the Korean TV sites know where to send the information to, your IP address contains information about your physical location. If you’re in Australia, your IP address will show that you’re in Australia. Think of it like the area code on a landline phone.
When you connect to Korean TV streaming services, your IP address is scanned. And if they see you’re not in Korea, the streaming services will block your connection.
How can I get around these blocks?
To get around these blocks, you need to change your Australian IP address to a Korean IP address.
The easiest way to do that is using a reliable VPN likeExpressVPN ($6.67/month)orNordVPN ($3.19/month).
These VPNs give you an anonymous internet connection, meaning Korean TV channels cannot determine your location. And they allow you to change your IP address location.
If you’re trying to watch Korean TV in Australia, all you need to do is downloadExpressVPN ($6.67/month)orNordVPN ($3.19/month), select a Korean based server, and you’ll be given a Korean IP address.
Now when you connect to Korean TV streaming sites, they’ll think you’re in Korea, and you’ll be able to watch the content.
Will any VPN work?
No, not every VPN will work. This is because Korean TV streaming sites try to block VPN connections.
They do this by scanning for an abnormal amount of connections coming from the same IP address.
Usually, only a household of devices (8-10) will connect to a Korean TV streaming service via the same IP address. Anything more than that is considered abnormal.
This is a problem for free and lesser VPNs because they have a massive amount of customers and not enough IP addresses to keep up with demand. This means customers using these VPNs are forced to share IP addresses. When Korean TV streaming sites see hundreds or thousands of connections coming from the same IP address, it deems it as abnormal usage, and it blocks that connection.
To watch Korean TV in Australia reliably, we recommendExpressVPN ($6.67/month)orNordVPN ($3.19/month). These VPNs have lots of IP addresses, so you won’t end up sharing with other customers, and they also have measures in place to stay one step ahead of Korean TV streaming services VPN blocking techniques.
On the off chance an IP address provided byExpressVPN ($6.67/month)orNordVPN ($3.19/month)gets identified and blocked by Korean TV streaming sites, these VPNs will close that IP address and open a new one. This cat and mouse game keeps these VPNs one step ahead of the Korean TV streaming sites and allows you to watch Korean TV in Australia reliably.
The best VPNs to watch Korean TV in Australia
1. ExpressVPN 🥇
Why You Should Use ExpressVPN? It’s the fastest and MOST reliable VPN of 2023
Pros
- ✅ Fast servers
- ✅ Thousands of IP addresses
- ✅ 10-simultaneous connections
- ✅ 24/7 Live Chat
- ✅ Easy-to-use app
- ✅ 30-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- ❌ Expensive
Special Offer for you!
Get 3 extra months free when you sign up for a 12-month ExpressVPN plan. That’s 15 months in total for the price of 12.
Number of servers:3,000+ |Speed:>80% | Bandwidth: Unlimited |IP locations:160 in 94 countries |Devices supported:5 |Live chat:Yes |30-day money-back guarantee:Yes
- $6.66/month for 15 months
- $9.99/month for 6 months
- $12.95/month for 1 month
ExpressVPN ($6.66/month) is still the best VPN. And importantly, it ALWAYS has servers that are open with major streaming sites such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, etc.
ExpressVPN is usually very good at playing Cat and Mouse with online streaming sites. Meaning, whenever one of its servers is blacklisted it creates a new one – giving its users a constant stream of servers that aren’t blocked. Needless to say, this is a valuable attribute if you’re looking for a VPN to unblock streaming sites.
Its app is easy-to-use and free to download on pretty much any device you can think of. Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, FireStick, Android TV, Roku, PS4, Xbox, Linux, even Apple TV (with a workaround). It’s got it all covered.
The app is another main reason this VPN is so good at unblocking TV streaming sites (that claim they block VPNs) is that its software takes a pragmatic approach to user management. While other VPNs tempt customers by promising them access to hundreds/thousands of servers in multiple countries, ExpressVPN does things differently.
With ExpressVPN you only have a handful of server locations to choose from. Once you select your location the app takes care of the rest. Assigning you to the fastest available server that’s not oversubscribed. This simple technique is so important, as it keeps ExpressVPN’s servers operating at lightning-fast speeds and prevents its IPs from getting blacklisted for “abnormal” usage in the first place.
Check out our full ExpressVPN review.
2. NordVPN 🥈
A very quick and trustworthy VPN
Pros
- ✅ Fast servers
- ✅ No logs
- ✅ Thousands of IP addresses
- ✅ 6-simultaneous connections
- ✅ 30-day money-back guarantee
- ✅ Easy-to-use app
Cons
- ❌ No refunds for purchases from iTunes/App store
Special Offer for you!
Sign up for a 3-year plan with Private Internet Access and save 83% + 3 months free. That works out at $2.03/month.
Number of servers:5,000+ |Speeds:>80% | Bandwidth: Unlimited |IP locations:62 countries |Devices supported:6 |Live chat:Yes |30-day money-back guarantee:Yes
- $3.49/month for 2 years
- $6.99/month for 1 year
- $11.95/month for 1 month
NordVPN is the most widely-used VPN in the world. And it’s easy to see why. It’s a polished app that delivers fast connections (more on this later) to a massive network of VPN servers.
It’s the most reliable at unblocking popular streaming services too – US Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, etc. This is because NordVPN hired a full-time technical team (that’s responsible for monitoring its servers’ connections with popular TV streaming services) and has been aggressively investing in its network of IP addresses in key locations.
Another interesting thing to note is that NordVPN is an industry leader in its development of Nordlynx technology. Nordlynx is built using the WireGuard, a new VPN tunneling protocol designed to outperform current standards (OpenVPN and IPSec). The benefits, according to NordVPN, are dramatically faster transfer speeds while connected to a VPN. My tests – New Zealand to London – confirm that Nordlynx is currently the fastest VPN on the market. However, the difference isn’t dramatic, a few Mbps is all.
Read our NordVPN review.
3. Private Internet Access
The BEST low-cost VPN for streaming!
Pros
- ✅ Fast and reliable servers
- ✅ Thousands of IP addresses
- ✅ 10-simultaneous connections
- ✅ 24/7 Live Chat
- ✅ 30-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- ❌ Only 48 server locations
Special Offer for you!
Sign up for a 3-year plan with Private Internet Access and save 83% + 3 months free. That works out at $2.03/month.
Number of servers:25,000+ |Speed:>75% | Bandwidth: Unlimited |IP locations:70 in 74 countries |Devices supported:10 |Live chat:Yes |30-day money-back guarantee:Yes
- $2.03/month for 3 years
- $7.50/month for 6 months
- $11.99/month for 1 month
Private Internet Access is one of the leading no-log VPN services with over 1-million paying customers.
This VPN is one of the best in the industry at beating streaming sites’ VPN bans. It provides reliable connections with US Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+ Amazon Prime Video, etc. It also allows 10 simultaneous devices to be connected to its servers at the same time, so you can share the account with your close friends.
If – for whatever reason – you’re not happy with Private Internet Access, there’s a 24/7 live chat support available to assist you with your problem. PIA also offers the industry-standard 30-day money-back guarantee.
From my tests (from New Zealand) I was able to get download speeds of 70 Mbps while connected to a UK server using the Private Internet Access VPN (my non-VPN speed is 100 Mbps).
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4. Ivacy
A very quick and trustworthy VPN
Pros
- ✅ Fast servers
- ✅ Thousands of IP addresses
- ✅ Dedicated streaming servers
- ✅ 5-simultaneous connections
- ✅ 30-day money-back guarantee
- ✅ 24/7 Live Chat
Cons
- ❌ Only 5 devices
- ❌ Sometimes runs slow
- ❌ Occasionally block by streaming sites for several days
Special Offer for you!
Sign up for Ivacy and enjoy a 7-day trial with no strings attached
Number of servers:1,000+ |Speed:>65% | Bandwidth: Unlimited |IP locations:275 in 100 countries |Devices supported:5 |Live chat:Yes |30-day money-back guarantee:Yes
- $1.16/month for 5 years
- $3.50/month for 1 year
- $9.99/month for 1 month
If you’re looking for an excellent VPN, with an even better price tag, Ivacy ($1.16/month) is a great option.
This VPN has all the features you need to stream BBC iPlayer, in HD, from any country in the world. I’ve been testing the app recently on Mac, PC, Android, iOS and FireStick and the results have been impressive – unlocking BBC iPlayer, US Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, etc. with ease.
The Ivacy app is a little different in regards to its UX (user experience). Instead of just selecting a UK server, you need to select the specific BBC iPlayer server. Don’t worry, this isn’t a bad thing – by connecting to a dedicated BBC iPlayer server, it simply means that you’re connecting to an IP address that Ivacy knows works with BBC iPlayer.
For an extra $1.99/month (£1.74) you can add-on a dedicated IP. This will buy you sole access to an IP address in a country of your choice, meaning you won’t have to share your IP (and speeds) with any other use. I don’t recommend this though, using the regular Ivacy servers is enough 95 per cent of the time.
5. CyberGhost
A very quick and trustworthy VPN
Pros
- ✅ 1-day free trial
- ✅ Reliable servers
- ✅ Thousands of IP addresses
- ✅ 7-simultaneous connections
- ✅ 30-day money-back guarantee
- ✅ Easy-to-use app
Cons
- ❌ Expensive
- ❌ Average speed scores
Number of servers:1,000+ |Speed:>65% | Bandwidth: Unlimited |IP locations:275 in 100 countries |Devices supported:5 |Live chat:Yes |30-day money-back guarantee:Yes
- $2.75/month for 3 years
- $3.69/month for 2 years
- $5.99/month for 1 year
- $12.99/month for 1 month
CyberGhost is one of the more established VPNs on the market. It has a well-established, and well-tested global network of servers that perform well.
From my tests over the past several months, CyberGhost has no trouble at unblocking major streaming services – US Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max etc. This VPN performed well at maintaining download speeds, well above 65 per cent of my regular (non VPN) ISP speed.
That said, there’s nothing really unique about the service. Which forces you to look at its price-point. And there’s nothing special here. Its short-term $12.99/month price tag puts is well above the industry average of $10.10/month. Similarly, its long-term $2.75/month for 3 years deal isn’t much of a “deal” either.
Oddly, CyberGhost’s most unique feature is its a 1-day, no obligations, free trial. This is an appealing offer to customers who are new to VPNs. However, it’s important to remember that most reputable VPNs will offer customers a 30-day money-back guarantee, so try not to be too seduced by the offer.
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Understanding Korean TV Streaming in Australia
The article you've provided discusses the challenges of accessing Korean TV streaming sites like Wavve, TVING, and Korean Netflix in Australia due to regional restrictions. It also offers a solution to bypass these restrictions using a VPN. The article outlines the reasons why Korean TV doesn't work in Australia, how Korean TV streaming sites block connections, and how to overcome these blocks using a reliable VPN. It also recommends specific VPN services and provides details about the best VPNs for watching Korean TV in Australia.
Key Concepts in the Article
The article covers several key concepts related to accessing Korean TV in Australia, including:
- Regional Restrictions: Korean TV streaming sites like Wavve and TVING don't work in Australia due to international broadcast rights limitations [[1]].
- VPN Solution: The article suggests using a reliable VPN to bypass regional restrictions and access Korean TV content from within Korea [[2]].
- VPN Selection: Not every VPN will work for accessing Korean TV in Australia. It recommends specific VPN services like ExpressVPN and NordVPN due to their ability to bypass VPN blocking techniques used by Korean TV streaming sites [[3]].
- Recommended VPN Services: The article highlights ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Private Internet Access, Ivacy, and CyberGhost as the best VPNs for watching Korean TV in Australia, providing details about their features, pricing, and performance [[4]].
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