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
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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
Studio Dragon, Skydance Television team up to develop K-drama hit ‘Hotel Del Luna’ for a global audience
Studio Dragon, a subsidiary of CJ ENM in South Korea has partnered with Skydance Television to develop the wildly popular fantasy K-drama Hotel Del Luna to a global audience. According to a press release from Skydance, the upcoming series will be developed and produced by Alison Schapker (Altered Carbon, Fringe), which is part of her overall deal with Skydance Television. Bill Bost, President of Skydance Television said, “At its core, Hotel Del Luna is a spectacular visual fantasy grounded in … [Read more...] about Studio Dragon, Skydance Television team up to develop K-drama hit ‘Hotel Del Luna’ for a global audience
A+E Networks Korea launches the first Korean premium scripted drama ‘Backstreet Rookie’ with worldwide premiere set on 19 June
Backstreet Rookie, A+E Networks Korea’s first foray into premium scripted drama, will premiere simultaneously around the world. A+E Networks® International holds worldwide distribution rights, signing on to the show as its first investor in 2019 which paved the way for its development and production. It has now signed global SVOD partners for a worldwide premiere. Starting June 19, the series will air as a Friday-Saturday drama on SBS in Korea, followed by Lifetime Korea. In addition, A+E … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Korea launches the first Korean premium scripted drama ‘Backstreet Rookie’ with worldwide premiere set on 19 June
