And just like that, it’s November – and Viu has an assortment of exciting releases to ease you into the upcoming holiday season. Make the most of your weekends by streaming all the highly anticipated shows coming to Viu this month! Stay home with a friend (or two) and binge-watch the latest and best of Asian entertainment, including lighthearted romantic comedies, riveting dramas, chilling thrillers and lively variety shows. Captivating dramas and movies featuring all-star casts No … [Read more...] about Viu announces a slew of exciting new releases for November
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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)
iQiyi unveils six new Korean and Philippines Original series
iQiyi, the Asian entertainment streaming leader today unveiled its latest international slate including four new Korean Original productions, two Philippines Originals along with new exclusive content from Thailand and Malaysia at this year’s Asian Contents and Film Market. At the virtual showcase, Kuek Yu-Chuang, iQiyi’s Vice-President of International Business said, “Over the past year, we’ve seen a very positive trend of international viewers consuming more Asian content as a whole. As the … [Read more...] about iQiyi unveils six new Korean and Philippines Original series
iQiyi Hallyu Season sees the release of major K-drama series and films
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
iQiyi International announces October premiere for new K-drama series ‘Jirisan’ starring Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-hoon
iQiyi original Korean drama Jirisan, created by director Lee Eung-bok (Goblin, Descendants Of The Sun), writer Kim Eun-hee (Kingdom, Signal) and starring Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-hoon, confirms its global premiere in October on iQiyi international, simulcast with Korea. The highly anticipated K-suspense series was shot in Korea’s highest mountain of the namesake and released a sneak peek on September 14. In the video, Jun plays a fearless national park ranger that puts on a full set of … [Read more...] about iQiyi International announces October premiere for new K-drama series ‘Jirisan’ starring Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-hoon
iQiyi Original K-drama series ‘Bad and Crazy’ confirmed for December premiere
iQiyi announced a new original K-series Bad and Crazy with Studio Dragon. Created by the team behind The Uncanny Counter, the new series features Lee Dong Wook (Tale of the Nine Tailed and Goblin: The Lonely and Great God), Wi Ha Jun (18 Again, Something in the Rain and Midnight), Han Ji Eun (Lovestruck in the City and Be Melodramatic), and N (Cha Hak Yeon) (Mine and Children of Nobody). This action-packed detective story will be exclusively available on iQiyi in 191 countries and regions this … [Read more...] about iQiyi Original K-drama series ‘Bad and Crazy’ confirmed for December premiere
