HONG KONG – leading pan-regional OTT video service, Viu, has signed an agreement with JTBC, a leading Korean cable broadcaster, to offer Viu viewers access to over 80% of JTBC’s quality drama series and variety shows. It marks the largest regional content volume deal that JTBC has signed in Asia. Complementing its existing substantial Korean content from major broadcasters KBS, MBC, SBS and CJ E&M, Viu now offers its viewers the largest volume of Korean drama series and variety shows in … [Read more...] about Viu signs largest regional content deal up to date
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Prison Playbook a hit in South Korea
SEOUL, KOREA – Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M’s weekly drama Prison Playbook, ended its two month journey with an average viewership rate of 11.2% for its final episode and a peak of 13.2% (Nielsen Korea). Directed by producing director Shin Won Ho, Prison Playbook depicts the life of a baseball star as he tries to adjust to his new life in prison after given a one-year sentence just before he heads off to the U.S. major leagues. The black comedy well received … [Read more...] about Prison Playbook a hit in South Korea
‘Youn’s Kitchen 2’ hits new record in tvN Variety show history
SEOUL, KOREA – CJ E&M’s cooking reality TV show, “Youn’s Kitchen 2” sets new record for highest ratings in its flagship channel tvN’s variety show history, with an average viewership rate of 14.8%, and a peak of 18.2%. Just two episodes into the season, the show also maintained first place in its timeslot across all channels, including public broadcast networks, for the second week in a row. Following in the footsteps of the successful season 1, ‘Youn’s Kitchen 2’ … [Read more...] about ‘Youn’s Kitchen 2’ hits new record in tvN Variety show history
Golden Tambourine wins at Asian Television Awards
Seoul – Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M announced that music entertainment program, ‘Golden Tambourine’ won Best Music Programme at the 22nd Asian Television Awards, announced on December 1st. With a 1,350 entries from 20 different countries this year, CJ E&M titles including ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’ and ‘Saturday Night Live Season 9’ were runner up for Best Drama Series and Best Comedy Programme respectively. Winner of Best Music Programme, ‘Golden … [Read more...] about Golden Tambourine wins at Asian Television Awards
CJ E&M recognized at The Asian Television Awards
Seoul –Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M continues to rack up the honors for its fresh and original contents. CJ E&M has been recognized with five nominations across a diverse range of categories at the 22nd Asian Television Awards 2017. The pinnacle for recognizing excellence in television entertainment around the Asia-Pacific region, The Asian Television Awards revealed that CJ E&M titles were nominated for the following categories: Best Drama Series(Guardian: The … [Read more...] about CJ E&M recognized at The Asian Television Awards
CJ E&M presents 2017 MAMA in Japan
Seoul, Korea –K-pop artists GOT7, Monsta X, and Super Junior are confirmed to perform at the 2017 MAMA, announced Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M. Rising boy band Monsta X made their debut through the survival show ‘No.Mercy’ on CJ E&M’s music channel Mnet in 2015. The group is composed of seven members: Jooheon, Shownu, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Wonho, Minhyuk, and I.M. Following their first studio album The Clan Pt. 2 Guilty released in March 2017, the group made their … [Read more...] about CJ E&M presents 2017 MAMA in Japan