Our MIPCOM 2025 cover story features Reborn, OGM’s new drama that premiered in early September and quickly drew strong interest. Alongside interviews with the cast, we sat down with Ekin Koyuncu, Global Distribution & Partnership Director at OGM UNIVERSE, to discuss their latest deals, the continued success of The Fall of the King and 6 of Us, the global journey of Reborn, and their upcoming special event at MIPCOM.
Before we turn to your new projects, let’s begin with 2025. How has this year been so far for OGM UNIVERSE?
2025 has been both dynamic and rewarding for us. We have expanded our presence in key markets, deepened our partnerships with global broadcasters, and further strengthened OGM UNIVERSE’s position as a trusted distributor of premium Turkish drama.
It is also a milestone year: within just three years, we have significantly grown our team, which has allowed us to broaden our already strong international network. This year, we are especially proud of our lineup; our titles have not only performed well in traditional markets but have also captured the attention of new audiences worldwide, further underlining the global appeal of Turkish storytelling.
This year, which regions have been the strongest for your sales? Which countries did you close deals with for the first time? And which of your titles stood out the most?
Latin America, CIS & Russia, CEE, and MENA remain among our strongest regions, consistently delivering remarkable results, while Eastern Europe has also demonstrated impressive momentum. At the same time, we have expanded our presence in Southeast Asia through new partnerships and strong airline sales, and we have made significant progress in the Nordic countries and Central Europe with first-time clients. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about announcing our entry into new markets. Expanding into new countries is a key priority for us, and we are investing in building the right relationships, localization, and windowing strategies to support this growth.
Among our titles, The Fall of the King and 6 of Us have been leading highlights this year. The Fall of the King has drawn attention with its ambitious storytelling and psychological depth, offering the kind of layered, high-quality drama that international buyers recognize as both powerful and prestigious. 6 of Us has made its mark with an authentic and emotional narrative centered on family and resilience, themes that are timeless and resonate across cultures. Alongside these, the launches of Lost in Love and Broken Destiny have brought strong results, and their
early success gives us confidence that both titles will continue expanding into new markets. Collectively, these series reflect the range of OGM UNIVERSE’s catalog and the reaffirm global relevance of Turkish drama.
As OGM UNIVERSE marks its third year at MIPCOM, this milestone also reflects how far we have come in a short time, from launching as a new distribution company to becoming a globally connected brand with a strong and expanding catalog. We have prepared carefully to ensure the event reflects not only the premium quality of our productions but also the spirit of OGM UNIVERSE.
In the new season, The Fall of the King and 6 of Us have been renewed for their second seasons, with Gökçe Bahadır joining the cast of The Fall of the King. How has the international interest been in these two series?
Both titles quickly established themselves internationally during their first seasons, reaching audiences in 22 countries, with some broadcasters even completing Season 1 simultaneously with us. The strong international success of both series makes us especially excited for their upcoming second seasons. The Fall of the King stood out with its ambitious storytelling, adapted from a bestselling novel, and its layered psychological themes of power, betrayal, and resilience. During its first season, it consistently ranked #1 in its slot, delivered strong ratings across demographics, and built a loyal digital following with millions of views and high engagement on social media. With Gökçe Bahadır joining the cast in Season 2, international interest has grown even further, and momentum from buyers continues to position the series as a prestige drama with strong global potential.
6 of Us was one of the breakout hits of the year. It combined robust broadcast performance with a viral digital footprint. Its central love story between Azize and Devran resonated deeply with audiences, sparking trending hashtags, fan edits, and a passionate Gen-Z community. The series closed its first season with remarkable
consistency, maintaining strong ratings across 27 episodes while cultivating a loyal international fanbase. These results have translated into significant demand from buyers across multiple regions.
We are confident that the second seasons will not only build on this success but also broaden their global appeal. Both series demonstrate how OGM UNIVERSE titles combine high-quality local storytelling with universal themes that travel effortlessly across borders.
We’d also like to talk about your new series, Reborn. It has a compelling story and a strong cast. How would you describe the series in your own words, and what are your expectations for its global journey?
Reborn is an emotionally powerful and multilayered drama about love, grief, and destiny, but at its heart, it is also a story of identity and belonging. It begins with Aslı, a young woman who survives through a heart transplant, and Reyhan, the grieving mother who lost her daughter. Their lives, and those of their families, become intertwined in ways that are both healing and destructive.
What makes Reborn unique is its depth: it is the story of two families divided by class and grief, of a young woman caught between two worlds, and of a forbidden love that emerges from loss. The cast brings tremendous strength to the project, Kerem Bürsin, Lizge Cömert, and Deniz Çakır deliver performances that combine star power with emotional depth, while the female leads Aslı, Reyhan, and Hülya embody generations of motherhood, ambition, and resilience. The series’ striking visual contrasts, from modest Istanbul neighborhoods to the opulent world of the Alkan family, give it a cinematic quality that sets it apart.
We expect Reborn to resonate not only in established Turkish drama markets but also in new territories where audiences are discovering these stories for the first time. With its universal themes of love, loss, and fate, combined with a strong character-driven narrative, we believe it has the potential to travel widely and touch viewers across cultures.
Another Self has wrapped production on its new season, and The Tailor has had three successful seasons. Both shows have done well on Netflix. What has your experience been with their distribution and sales?
Another Self and The Tailor are excellent examples of how Turkish OTT series can thrive on global platforms. They introduced our storytelling to new audiences who may not have been familiar with Turkish drama before, while also reinforcing the quality and originality that international buyers have come to expect from OGM. From a distribution perspective, these projects underline the importance of strong, long-term partnerships with global players.
Their success gives us confidence as we expand our portfolio and continue to build bridges between Türkiye and the world.
At MIPCOM, OGM UNIVERSE will be hosting a very special event, a press conference and cocktail reception for 6 of Us, The Fall of the King, and Reborn, with some of the cast members in attendance. How did you prepare for this event, and what are your expectations?
This year at MIPCOM, we wanted to showcase the strength of our current lineup and create a space where international buyers, press, and partners could connect directly with our stories and talent. To make it truly special, we will be hosting Kerem Bürsin, Lizge Cömert, Halit Ergenç, Merve Dizdar, Aslıhan Gürbüz, Hazal Subaşı, and Burak Berkay Akgül, an extraordinary group of actors who embody both the diversity and the star power of our productions.
As OGM UNIVERSE marks its third year at MIPCOM, this milestone also reflects how far we have come in a short time, from launching as a new distribution company to becoming a globally connected brand with a strong and expanding catalog. We have prepared carefully to ensure the event reflects not only the premium quality of
our productions but also the spirit of OGM UNIVERSE.
And above all, our goal is to celebrate together, and to have fun!
And finally, what are your expectations for MIPCOM 2025?
MIPCOM always marks the beginning of a new season, and it’s an event we look forward to. It’s exciting to reconnect with partners from around the world, many of whom we haven’t seen for several months, and to explore new opportunities for collaboration. This year, we are especially eager to present our new series and to strengthen the relationships that have been so important to our journey. We expect it to be a fast-paced and productive MIPCOM.
This exclusive interview with Ekin Koyuncu was featured in Episode Magazine’s MIPCOM 2025 issue.
