The most wonderful time of the year is here! And what better way to celebrate than with friends and family, snuggled up in your Christmas sweater, watching the latest and best of Asian entertainment? From 1 to 31 December, thousands of titles across different genres, including the best K-dramas, anime, variety shows and more will be available to stream FREE* on Viu! Need some inspiration to get started? Pick from the latest shows, such as the Viu Original series Now, We Are Breaking Up; the … [Read more...] about Viu to stream thousands of titles including K-dramas, anime, variety shows for free in December
K-dramas
Netflix brings “Mr. Sunshine” to the world
SEOUL – Netflix has licensed the new Korean original drama Mr. Sunshine, a 24-episode series from the creators of the global hit series Descendants of the Sun, to premiere on Netflix around the world. Mr. Sunshine, written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Lee Eung-bok, will premiere exclusively on Netflix starting July 7, with episodes streaming on the same day of its Korean broadcast in the U.S. and Asian territories excluding Korea. The series will then premiere in Japan on July 8 … [Read more...] about Netflix brings “Mr. Sunshine” to the world
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
Viki introduces Korean YouTube channel
Viki has launched a premium YouTube channel for K-dramas from SBS and Group 8, offering YouTube viewers nearly 100 hours of free Korean TV dramas including popular titles Boys Over Flowers and Playful Kiss. Viki will also debut an exclusive, on-air TV series called Full House Take 2. According to Viki, the channel is available worldwide except in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Macau. This is the second premium YouTube channel that Viki launched in just over … [Read more...] about Viki introduces Korean YouTube channel
