YouTube’s Most-Watched Shorts Creator Partners with Netflix and HYBE AMERICA for a New Scripted Music Series
It’s Alan’s universe—and millions are already living in it. With a global following of nearly 130 million fans, Alan Chikin Chow, the world’s most-watched YouTube Shorts creator, is bringing his storytelling vision to Netflix in an ambitious new scripted series developed in collaboration with HYBE AMERICA, the U.S. arm of the global entertainment powerhouse behind BTS.
A Scripted Series Where Storytelling Meets Pop Stardom
The upcoming Netflix series follows a misfit group of aspiring pop idol rejects enrolled at an elite arts academy who unite to form a co-ed music group. Blending narrative drama with real-world music launches, the emerging artists starring alongside Chow will release original songs alongside the series, creating a seamless crossover between entertainment and fandom.
With Chow’s internet-native storytelling instincts and HYBE’s globally proven K-pop training system, the group is positioned to follow in the footsteps of global acts like KATSEYE and BTS.
A Powerhouse Creative Collaboration
Alan Chikin Chow will star in and executive produce the series alongside:
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James Shin, President of Film & Television, HYBE AMERICA
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Jingu Jang, AU President, HYBE AMERICA and former VP of BIGHIT MUSIC
Together, the team aims to redefine how pop groups are introduced, developed, and embraced by global audiences.
“Our groundbreaking project brings together extraordinary creative talent across Netflix and HYBE AMERICA to launch a pioneering new franchise for the next generation,” said Chow.
“Our mission is to set a new standard for storytelling—one that inspires creativity, sparks joy, and delivers timeless life lessons to audiences worldwide.”
Building a New Model for Pop Group Creation
According to James Shin, the project represents a culture-defining shift in entertainment.
“With a proven visionary like Alan at the forefront of the creator ecosystem, we’re producing a groundbreaking series that expands audiences, possibilities, and how fandom is built from day one.”
The franchise is envisioned as a blueprint for the future—where creators, platforms, and music labels collaborate to build fandoms organically from the very first episode.
Alan Chikin Chow: From Digital Phenomenon to Global Storyteller
Chow is the creator and star of the viral high school anthology series “Alan’s Universe,” which boasts:
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Nearly 100 million subscribers
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Over 1 billion monthly views
In 2025, he was recognised across major global platforms including Forbes Top Creators, The New York Times, and the TIME100 Creators list. As a creator, actor, producer, showrunner, and director, Chow blends K-drama-inspired storytelling with viral digital instincts to captivate a new generation of viewers.
Redefining the Future of Entertainment
Described by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan as “rewriting the rules and shaping the future of entertainment,” Chow stands at the forefront of a broader industry shift—where creators are no longer just talent, but architects of global franchises.
In November 2024, Chow further expanded his creative footprint with the launch of a 10,000-square-foot production studio in Burbank, now home to all production for “Alan’s Universe” and future projects.
What’s Next
The new Netflix series marks the beginning of a bold, multi-platform franchise that blends storytelling, music, and fandom at scale.
Stay tuned to TUDUM.com for more updates on Alan Chikin Chow’s upcoming Netflix series.
About Alan Chikin Chow
With nearly 130 million followers and more than 60 billion lifetime views, Alan Chikin Chow is one of the most influential creator-entrepreneurs of his generation. A true multi-hyphenate, he continues to shape the future of media with uplifting, culturally resonant storytelling that reaches 1–1.5 billion views per month. Chow is represented by CAA and remains driven by a singular mission: to bring unity through story.
