Ro Phim, a popular Vietnamese piracy system, including a range
of websites and app that provided access to pirated movies and TV
shows, has officially shut down, leaving many users surprised and
sparking widespread discussion online. The system, which had become
one of the country's most widely used illegal streaming
platforms, posted notifications across its channels announcing the
immediate halt of its operations. The operators cited
“careful consideration and acknowledging negative impact on
licensed streaming platforms” as reasons for the closure.
Ro Phim had offered both free and paid, fast access to a vast
library of content, much of it sourced illegally from major
subscription platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ and HBO. According
to reports from Vietnamese news outlets, the shutdown follows
increased action from both local and international authorities.
