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Source: Platum
Spoon launches PodNovel audio‑novel service globally
What is PodNovel?
PodNovel is an audio‑content format that delivers long‑form narratives in episodes of about 10 minutes each, spanning hundreds of episodes. Unlike traditional audiobooks that read the original text verbatim, PodNovel uses scripts optimized for audio, adding background music and sound effects that match the story’s mood. This combination of narration and audio design enhances immersion while allowing listeners to enjoy the content without a screen, reducing visual fatigue.
Current Availability
- Regions: South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan
- Genres: Romance, fantasy, and other categories are already available.
- Feature: A “wait‑to‑unlock” system automatically makes the next episode free after a set waiting period.
Future Plans
Spoon Labs intends to adapt popular web‑novel IPs into PodNovel series, leveraging proven stories to raise content quality. The company aims to continuously expand the range of genres and titles, positioning audio novels as a next‑generation storytelling medium.
Executive Quote
“PodNovel is the starting point for audio novels that allow deep immersion without eye strain,” said Choi Hyuk‑jae, CEO of Spoon Labs. “We will keep expanding genres and titles to strengthen our content competitiveness, so audio novels can become a leading storytelling platform.”
Platform Statistics
- Over 500,000 audio pieces are created each month on Spoon.
- More than 70 % of all users belong to the MZ generation.