Video On-Demand streaming services such as iQiyi are a staple of modern love. In the 21st century, you'll be hard-pressed to find any couple not spending quality time streaming their favourite films and TV series together, and couples in Singapore are no exception. For Valentine’s Day this year, iQiyi has commissioned a survey across four markets — Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand — seeking to track how streaming behaviours and habits corresponded to different stages of a … [Read more...] about iQiyi Valentine’s Day survey highlights modern habits of love in today’s age of streaming
Chinese drama
All the new K-drama and C-drama content that’s coming to iQiyi this November
iQiyi is set to premiere K-drama and original Chinese drama series this November. Korean dramas Melancholia Premieres 11 November Starring Lee Do-Hyun (18 Again) and Im Soo-Jung, Melancholia follows Ji Yoon-soo, a math teacher (played by Im Soo-Jung) of a prestigious high school who helps Baek Seung-Yoo (played by Lee Do-Hyun), a problematic student with math potential top his class. The teacher-student relationship scandal causes Yoon-Soo to lose her job. 4 years later, they meet again as … [Read more...] about All the new K-drama and C-drama content that’s coming to iQiyi this November
Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave (Part two)
In the first part of this story, we explored what drives the demand for Chinese content in Asia. Continued investments in fresh genres and high-quality productions iQiyi, which not only streams a wide selection of Chinese content but also popular K-drama titles, sees an overlap in the K-drama audience that they’re able to pull them to Chinese drama. Kuek said, “I think we’re trying to make sure that we always try out different styles and genres. We want to break out beyond that group so … [Read more...] about Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave (Part two)
Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave
The demand for Chinese content is steadily growing across Southeast Asia. As Asian streaming platforms offer an array of high-quality productions of Chinese content, how will this demand shape up in the years to come? According to a recent study on Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics published by Media Partners Asia, the growth of streamers such as WeTV and iQiyi has strengthened Chinese content consumption in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, boosted … [Read more...] about Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave
Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Jiang Ji-Zheng, Director of Photography, ‘Love and Destiny’
Innovation was at the helm of the 2019 Chinese drama Love and Destiny, a love story that tells the tale of the God of War Jiu Chen played by Chang Chen and a fairy maiden, Ling Xi played by Ni Ni. Bringing to life the historical drama through his skilful techniques in cinematography, Love and Destiny’s Director of Photography, Jiang Ji-Zheng wanted to create something new and different for the audience—resulting in a win for Best Cinematography at the 25th Asian Television … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Jiang Ji-Zheng, Director of Photography, ‘Love and Destiny’
Netflix acquires exclusive rights to CJ ENM HK and Butt Mountain’s Chinese language series ‘Mom, Don’t Do That!’
Netflix announced it has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast CJ ENM HK and Taiwanese production company, Butt Mountain’s Chinese language series Mom, Don’t Do That! for 190 countries around the world. This series also marks the return of Taiwanese singer-actress also known as ‘super-hot mom’, Ms. Billie Wang to the small screen after 15 years. The series received tremendous attention the moment it was announced as it is produced by the team behind award-winning series On Children and … [Read more...] about Netflix acquires exclusive rights to CJ ENM HK and Butt Mountain’s Chinese language series ‘Mom, Don’t Do That!’
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