The star-studded iQiyi Hallyu Season has officially arrived. In the last quarter of the year, iQiyi, leader of streaming entertainment in Asia, is set to release a series of major K-series and films. Starting from September, the K-series lineup includes Jirisan, Bad and Crazy, IDOL: The Coup, Yumi's Cells, Let Me Be Your Night, The Man’s Voice, Melancholía, and Royal Secret Inspector Joy. Korean films include Midnight and Shark: The Beginning. The popular girl group reality show, Girls Planet … [Read more...] about iQiyi Hallyu Season sees the release of major K-drama series and films
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Viu launches premium asian content in Thailand
Hong Kong – Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service by PCCW Media, is officially launched in Thailand, bringing the service now to 15 markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and the Middle East namely Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. Premium Asian content with Thai subtitles, comprising the latest dramas and variety shows from Korea and Japan, will be delivered quickly after local telecast and can be easily … [Read more...] about Viu launches premium asian content in Thailand
Korean superstar to light up Singapore
Singapore – Hallyu fans will have much cause for joy in the new year as Singtel brings South Korean superstar and heartthrob Song Seung Heon to Singapore on 7 January 2017. Song will be in town to promote the upcoming drama, Saimdang (师任堂), which will premiere on Turner’s Oh!K (Singtel TV Channel 525 / 611) on 25 January 2017 at 9pm. Singtel is also giving fans and subscribers exclusive opportunities to get up close and personal with Song during his visit to Singapore. Singtel … [Read more...] about Korean superstar to light up Singapore
Dramas move prime-time TV
To say that drama is a must-have TV genre is an understatement. Scripted shows are driving prime-time TV around the world like never before. Hit dramas such as HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix’s House of Cards and ABC’s The Walking Dead bring a buzz unmatched by any other type of show. Even for channels that aren’t typically identified by their drama, high-quality shows can help enhance their reputations. Drama is important for viewers and for the reputation of a broadcaster globally. The … [Read more...] about Dramas move prime-time TV
Singtel launches Cast OTT
Singapore– Singtel has announced a brand new way for consumers to enjoy their favourite entertainment on-the-go with the launch of Cast, Singapore’s first OTT video portal app. Cast will offer thousands of hours of exciting movies, dramas, variety shows and kids’ edutainment from partners such as top content providers Viu and Nickelodeon, delivered on Singtel’s extensive 4G network. Singtel Mobile post-paid customers can choose from four content packs of different genres at launch. Each pack is … [Read more...] about Singtel launches Cast OTT
KCON 2015 – A Hit in Japan
KCON 2015 Japan business matchmaking session Seoul, Korea – Asia’s leading content and media company, CJ E&M, has announced its success in hosting the KCON 2015 Japan, breathing new life into Hallyu, or the so-called Korean wave, in the neighbouring country. Nearly 15,000 people flocked to Saitama Super Arena on April 22 to meet K-pop stars and experience Korean culture firsthand. The one-day extravaganza included not only K-pop related events such as M COUNTDOWN, Meet & … [Read more...] about KCON 2015 – A Hit in Japan
