‘Modio’ Unveiled: 11 Radio Channels From 5 Broadcasters Unite in One App

Five terrestrial and religious broadcasters join forces, integrating with in-car infotainment to make listening easier

A shared platform that lets listeners tune in to live radio broadcasts from major South Korean broadcasters through a single app has officially begun operations. This is the first time major broadcasters, including terrestrial and religious broadcasters, have come together on one integrated platform, moving beyond the model of operating separate apps.

The Korea Broadcasters Association announced that the integrated radio platform 'Modio' (modio)—a name reflecting the ideas of “radio for everyone” and “radio gathered in one place”—began its official pilot service on the 11th. The platform made its official debut at the '2026 Next Media Korea' festival, which opened that day at the Seoul Dragon City.

'Modio' was planned and developed as part of the Korea Communications Agency (KCA)'s “K-Global Audio Platform Development and Pilot Operation Project.” Led by the Korea Broadcasters Association, which is overseeing the project, five broadcasters—'KBS', 'MBC', 'SBS', 'EBS' and 'CBS'—have joined as co-developers and content providers.

The platform currently offers '11 channels'. It supports high-quality live audio streaming from each broadcaster's flagship stations, including KBS 1 Radio, 2 Radio, Cool FM and Classic FM; MBC Standard FM and FM4U; and SBS Love FM and Power FM. Beyond simply playing audio, it also provides song information and playlists for live broadcasts, along with each channel's schedule, all in one place. With 'Android Auto' and 'Apple CarPlay' built in, the platform significantly enhances the listening experience for drivers.

'Modio' is currently available for download from the Google Play Store, and an Apple iOS version is also expected to roll out in stages. The Korea Communications Agency (KCA) and the Korea Broadcasters Association plan to continue the pilot through early next year, verify the platform's stability, and then gradually expand the participating broadcasters and service channels.