YouTube Premium Lite: Watch Videos Ad-Free for 8,500 Won a Month! | Digital Services
π¬ YouTube Premium Lite: Watch Videos Without Ads for just 8,500 Won a Month!
π Table of Contents
π‘ What is YouTube Premium Lite?
Have you ever felt stressed out by YouTube ads? π€ After watching a video, I would always be tapping the ‘Skip Ad’ button when those 15-second ads popped up…
Well, worry no more! YouTube has launched a special plan called ‘Premium Lite’ in the Korean market. Now, you can watch videos without ads for a friendly price of 8,500 won per month (Android/Web) compared to the existing Premium!
This plan was specially created to address the concerns of ‘bundled selling’ through negotiations with the Fair Trade Commission. It seems like a true ‘sensible plan’ has been born! π
π° How Much Cheaper Is It? Price Comparison
Considering that the old YouTube Premium was 14,900 won per month… the Lite plan is truly revolutionary in its pricing!
| Category | Premium Lite | Existing Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fee | 8,500 won | 14,900 won |
| Annual Savings | 76,800 won (Wow!) | |
| Value for Money | 100% | 175% |
With this difference, you could buy 38 more cups of coffee a year! (Is my calculation right? π )
βοΈ Feature Comparison (Lite vs Premium)
However, thereβs a saying that ‘you get what you pay for.’ Let’s closely compare what features are missing!
- β Common Features: Ad-free video watching (this is the most important part!)
- β Features Missing in Lite:
- YouTube Music service (What a pity π΅)
- Background play (No music playback when the phone is locked)
- Video downloads (No offline viewing)
If you’re like me and use separate services like Melon or Spotify, this could be good news! You won’t be paying for unnecessary services.
π€ Who Is It Recommended For?
YouTube Premium Lite is just right for these people!
- Those who solve music streaming with other apps (like me!)
- Those who only watch videos on their phones (no need for background play)
- Those who donβt save videos for offline use
- Those who value cost-effectiveness (6,400 won difference can be spent on many other things)
On the other hand, the existing Premium may be better for these people π
- People who frequently use YouTube
- Those who require background playback while exercising
- Those who watch videos offline during commutes
π Tips for a 2-Month Free Trial
This isn’t the end! YouTube is offering a 2-month free trial benefit to new subscribers and existing Premium users alike.
From what I’ve gathered:
- Be careful, as the automatic payment will apply after the free trial! (This is from experience…π’)
- Existing Premium users can switch to Lite and still get a free trial
- You can cancel at any time during the trial period
This could be a good opportunity to try an ad-free YouTube life and make your decision!
β Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the fee for iPhone users?
A. It costs a bit more at 10,500 won when you pay via the Apple App Store due to in-app purchase fees.
Q. Can I share it with family members?
A. The Lite plan is only available for personal use. If you want to share with family, you need to choose the existing Premium.
Q. Can I switch from Premium to Lite?
A. Yes! You can do that by selecting ‘Change Plan’ in your YouTube account settings.
Q. What happens to the remaining period when I change plans?
A. The remaining period will carry over to the new plan, but the price difference will not be refunded.
π In Conclusion
YouTube Premium Lite seems like a really ‘smart’ choice! Especially for those who use other apps for music services, it’s much more reasonable compared to the existing Premium.
Google has also decided to freeze Premium price increases for a year, which is great news for consumers. Which plan do you prefer? π
Please share your thoughts in the comments below! (I’m planning to switch to Lite right away π)
