Spackman Entertainment Group Limited announced that Korea's leading actor Yoo Ah-in of the Group's associated company, Spackman Media Group Limited shall star in Netflix's new Korean original series, Hellbound. Hellbound is a drama depicting the story of supernatural angels appearing out of nowhere to condemn people to hell. In Hellbound, Yoo Ah-in of Spackman Media Group, who recently headlined the Group's film #ALIVE(2020) and named one of "The Best Actors of 2018" by the New York Times, … [Read more...] about Korean superstar, Yoo Ah-In of Spackman Entertainment Group’s Associated Company, Spackman Media Group, to star in Netflix’s new Korean original series, ‘Hellbound’
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A+E Networks Korea’s first Korean drama series ‘Backstreet Rookie’ hits international popularity
Backstreet Rookie the first Korean TV series invested in by global media group A+E Networks®, has found fans both internationally as well as on Lifetime® Korea and on SBS Korea since its premiere in June. It is being aired as an SBS Korea Friday-Saturday primetime drama in Korea and ranks No. 1 in viewer ratings among all mini-series in Korea in its timeslot. In its second window on Lifetime, it ranks first in the same time slot for cable viewing in multiple key demo targets (Male and Female) … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Korea’s first Korean drama series ‘Backstreet Rookie’ hits international popularity
Viu shows 42% growth in consumption as per latest MPA AMPD report backed by popular pan-regional content in Asia including Korean content and Viu Originals
Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group, unveiled major Korean content agreements that reinforce its content proposition with a continual lead on volume deals with five Korean broadcasters. Viu also highlights the popularity of recent Viu Originals, including Pretty Little Liars, My Bubble Tea, and Black. As per the latest MPA AMPD report for Q2, while streaming minutes in the region grew by 19 percent in Q2 2020, consumption on Viu has grown by 42 percent (more … [Read more...] about Viu shows 42% growth in consumption as per latest MPA AMPD report backed by popular pan-regional content in Asia including Korean content and Viu Originals
KC Global Media Asia strengthens its strategic offering with Korean entertainment channel ONE to enhance offerings to the Indonesian market
KC Global Media Asia is embarking on a journey to drive growth in the Indonesian market and has taken a major step by strengthening the offering of ONE channel, the leading Korean entertainment channel in Asia. Tapping into local tastes and demands, KC Global Media Asia will be adding more fresh-from-Korea dramas and variety shows on ONE channel for Indonesian viewers by introducing an all-new schedule featuring a wide range of K-dramas and K-variety shows including the newest drama series … [Read more...] about KC Global Media Asia strengthens its strategic offering with Korean entertainment channel ONE to enhance offerings to the Indonesian market
GMA Network launches new digital channel ‘Heart of Asia’
As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, GMA Network continues to change the game in providing top-notch entertainment to every Filipino household with the launch of its new digital TV channel “Heart of Asia" on June 29. Proudly known as "Home of the best Asian dramas," the Kapuso Network – through “Heart of Asia” – is set to bring to digital TV viewers no less than the biggest and the freshest K-drama titles alongside the best Asianovela series that is sure to warm the hearts of … [Read more...] about GMA Network launches new digital channel ‘Heart of Asia’
Eccho Rights enters formats pact with SBS Contents Hub
Eccho Rights have made an agreement with SBS Contents Hub in South Korea, to represent two of the broadcasting giant’s top scripted formats. By embarking on this partnership, the two companies will continue to develop and expand upon the scripted format business from South Korea that has proved hugely fruitful in recent times. Queen of Ambition is the story of a woman born into poverty who will let nothing stand in her way as she tries to rise to the top, while a man, a hopeless romantic, … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights enters formats pact with SBS Contents Hub