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Viu vs WeTV:Which is more popular?

In October 2026, Viu and WeTV were level in searches among Asian drama streaming services worldwide, with an estimated 823K branded searches each, at 24% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Asian drama streaming services, WeTV appeared in one of the four answers and Viu in none.

Among Asian drama streaming services worldwide in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Viu and WeTV are searched for about as often as each other.

Viu 823K searchesWeTV 823K searches

Who does AI mention more?

WeTV, mentioned in 1 of 4 answers, Viu in 0

WeTV in 1 of 4Viu in 0 of 4

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Top Asian drama streaming services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, WeTV was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Viu did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Viki1st
  2. Kocowa2nd
  3. iQIYI3rd
  4. WeTV4th
  5. OnDemandKorea4th
  6. Viu–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Viki4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Kocowa3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • iQIYI2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • WeTV1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • OnDemandKorea1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Viu0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about Asian drama streaming services

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Where can I watch Korean dramas online?”

    1. 1Viki
    2. 2Kocowa
    3. 3OnDemandKorea
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best streaming service for Chinese and Korean dramas?”

    1. 1Viki
    2. 2iQIYI
    3. 3WeTV
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which K-drama streaming service has the biggest library with English subtitles?”

    1. 1Viki
    2. 2Kocowa
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “where to watch kdrama”

    1. 1Viki
    2. 2Kocowa
    3. 3iQIYI
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “watch kdrama”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 28, 2026.

Is Viu or WeTV more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Viu and WeTV by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Asian drama streaming services we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Viu and WeTV among Asian drama streaming services worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Viu, WeTV. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthiQIYIViuWeTVVikiKocowaOnDemandKorea
Nov 202525.1%25.1%20.6%25.1%2.3%1.9%
Dec 202529%23.8%19.6%23.8%2.2%1.8%
Jan 202629%23.8%19.6%23.8%2.2%1.8%
Feb 202629%23.8%19.5%23.8%2.1%1.8%
Mar 202634.9%19.2%19.2%23.3%1.7%1.7%
Apr 202630.4%20.5%20.5%24.9%2.3%1.5%
May 202629.1%23.8%19.6%23.8%2.2%1.4%
Jun 202630.5%25%20.6%20.6%1.8%1.5%
Jul 202630.5%25%20.5%20.5%2.3%1.2%
Aug 202630.6%20.6%25.1%20.6%1.9%1.2%
Sep 202633.4%22.6%22.6%18.4%1.7%1.4%
Oct 202629.2%24%24%19.6%1.8%1.4%

How has branded search for Viu and WeTV changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: WeTV took it in August 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Viu’s share of searches among Asian drama streaming services worldwide moved from 25.1% to 24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 823K.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, WeTV’s share of searches among Asian drama streaming services worldwide moved from 20.6% to 24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.

How did search popularity change for Asian drama streaming services worldwide in October 2026?

2 changes
  1. In October 2026, Viu gained share of searches among Asian drama streaming services worldwide, from 22.6% to 24%.

  2. In October 2026, WeTV gained share of searches among Asian drama streaming services worldwide, from 22.6% to 24%.

How are Viu’s and WeTV’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Viu’s and WeTV’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Viu

1 branded search term

  • viu

WeTV

1 branded search term

  • wetv

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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