'Manbang and chill'? North Korea debuts new on-demand video service with catchy name

Good news, Norks! You can finally enjoy quality state-approved entertainment through a new on-demand video service that’s just like Netflix, Roku or Apple TV. The name of this technological marvel?

It’s called “Manbang,” which translates to “everywhere”:

Heh. North Korea's Netflix copycat is called "Manbang." https://t.co/4dX5dNCg2w

— Brian Brushwood (@shwood) August 20, 2016

North Korea's on-demand video service is called "Manbang,” which translates to “everywhere." Really.
https://t.co/Vzks4HgGXS

— Alex Howard (@digiphile) August 20, 2016

Kim Jong Un making 'authoritarian-style Netflix' for North Korea called 'Manbang' https://t.co/AgI8XzIb6G

— The Independent (@Independent) August 21, 2016

From Variety:

North Korea establishes on-demand video service for those with access to state-run Internet. https://t.co/cOaqlEzTIM pic.twitter.com/mtt7u5xvjD

— Ajit Pai (@AjitPaiFCC) August 20, 2016

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen is all set to invest:

https://twitter.com/pmarca/status/767137430906376192

And, of course, this has to be the company’s slogan:

Once you sign up, you can 'Manbang and chill'. #NorthKorea https://t.co/BZt64FmAlc

— Neeraj Singhal (@neerajwho) August 21, 2016

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