The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific and HYBE announced a global content collaboration that will see both companies working together to showcase creative excellence from South Korea’s music and entertainment industry to the world stage. The agreement includes the global distribution of five major content titles from HYBE, which include two exclusive series featuring 21st-century pop icons BTS that will launch on Disney’s streaming services. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with HYBE to … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific and HYBE announce global content collaboration
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South Korea’s KT Corp. exports K-pop content via 5G
KT Corp., South Korea's largest telecommunications company, announced that it is now streaming live performances by K-pop idols aspiring for global stages to Hong Kong audiences. The new 5G-powered service began under a contract on content sale that KT signed on 15 July with China Mobile's music subsidiary, Migu, the leading Korean mobile carrier said. The contract is an extension of a 2019 memorandum of understanding on collaboration in services of 5G-based new media contents. KT is the first … [Read more...] about South Korea’s KT Corp. exports K-pop content via 5G
Global Tving to livestream “Produce 48” worldwide
SEOUL – CJ E&M’s newly launched over-the-top (OTT) service Global Tving will live-stream K-pop reality series Produce 48 starting in June. Global fans can watch every episode of the highly anticipated music show online and mobile as it is simultaneously broadcast live in South Korea. Launched on 11 June, Global Tving is an international version of Tving – one of South Korea’s major streaming platforms. Aiming to offer a wide array of CJ E&M’s original series to global … [Read more...] about Global Tving to livestream “Produce 48” worldwide
MTV presents second season of OK DANCEOKE
Singapore – If you don’t know yet, The Whoosh, The Lookie or The Body Wave, you’ll soon find out as music video dance tutorial programme Ok Danceoke returns for a second season this June. Back by popular demand, Ok Danceoke Season 2 features signature dance moves from music genres ranging from K-Pop, to Top 40s, to House. From the iconic twist, to the groundbreaking moonwalk, to the swashbuckling Gangnam Style, dance is universal and integral to the success of a song. Ok Danceoke Season 2 … [Read more...] about MTV presents second season of OK DANCEOKE
K-Pop legend Big Bang on CNN’s Talk Asia
Korea - Since its debut in 2006, South Korean boy band Big Bang has risen to global stardom, spearheading the spread of K-pop throughout Asia and the rest of the world. The group comprised of five charismatic members; G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P., Daesung, and Seungri, each bring their own unique style and talent. As they embark on their 10-year anniversary, they celebrate their unprecedented success taking to the world stage on their global tour. The band’s longevity proves they can transcend time … [Read more...] about K-Pop legend Big Bang on CNN’s Talk Asia
MTV ASIA launches “MTV K KRUSH”
Singapore – As the Korean wave continues to captivate fans around the world, audiences in Southeast Asia can expect to catch more than 200 hours of K-pop programming for the first time on MTV Asia. Over the next two years, viewers will get more access to today’s hottest K-pop artists under the MTV K Krushline-up which includes a slate of idol reality shows Real Guys BtoB, Hyuna's Free Month, and Plan VIXX Diary and music shows The Stage Big … [Read more...] about MTV ASIA launches “MTV K KRUSH”
