Paweł Koper
LG Display is finally closing the chapter titled "LCD" and is moving on the offensive in the OLED world. The Korean giant has just announced an investment worth 1.26 trillion won (approximately 800 million euros), which will fuel the development of new display technologies and modernization of production lines. After selling its last LCD factory to TCL CSOT for 1.4 billion euros, it became clear: LG Display is not looking back. In a market where technology evolves faster than the average lifespan of a television, LG Display knows that the one who invests in the future wins. And the future is OLED.
From OLED Evo to Tandem RGB – how far can we go?
It's hard to say exactly what LG is preparing in its laboratories, as the company does not disclose details about the new generation of panels. But if we look back – the history of OLED development in their execution is impressive. OLED Evo, then groundbreaking panels with micro-lenses (MLA), and in 2025 the debut of the fourth generation – Tandem RGB.
The LG G5 model, which utilizes this latest technology, has shown that OLEDs still have potential for development. As noted by HDTVTest, since LG Display is investing hundreds of millions, one can assume that this is not the end – especially since a new material has entered the "game" of development: the blue phosphorescent PHOLED material, which could significantly improve the energy efficiency of screens.
Televisions are just a part of the puzzle
It is worth remembering that LG Display is not just a supplier of panels for televisions. The company's OLEDs also make their way into smartphones, tablets, monitors, laptops, and watches. Therefore, the investment includes not only new functions for home entertainment, but also solutions that could end up in our pockets or on our wrists, and perhaps even in medical equipment.
According to The Elec, more than half of the planned amount is set to support the production center in Paju – this is where new lines and upgrades for future generations of screens are expected to arise. And if previous announcements are to be believed, LG still dreams of mass-producing gigantic OLEDs over 100 inches.
The Future of OLED? Flexible, Stretchable, and Brighter
While OLED technology is maturing like fine wine, its boundaries are still being pushed. LG Display wants to invest in experimental panels that can be bent and stretched. These are no longer just wall-mounted televisions, but potentially an entirely new category of devices – from foldable screens to modern solutions for automotive or VR.
Will this be enough to maintain an edge over the competition? Time will tell. LG Display certainly does not intend to be a passive observer of market changes. It is putting everything on OLED. And it intends to win.
