SEOUL – One of CJ E&M’s most anticipated dramas of the second quarter, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, has achieved a peak viewership rate of 7.4% only in its fourth episode, recording the highest among all cable programs in the same time-slot. According to CJ E&M's CPI rankings, the romantic-comedy drama debuted second place on the chart with a score of 260. What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim features a star studded cast with Park Seo-joon playing the role of a … [Read more...] about CJ E&M’s “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” secures high ratings
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Servant Of The People comes to Korea
Servant Of The People, the hit comedy series from Kvartal 95 has been optioned for a French remake, while the original series will air in Korea. The series, which returns for a second season, has been a resounding success in Ukraine, and was turned in to a feature film in 2016. The first season has developed a cult following online, with many millions of viewers for its official uploads on Youtube, and has won positive reviews after arriving on Netflix earlier this year. In Korea, the … [Read more...] about Servant Of The People comes to Korea
Sony Pictures premieres titles from Japan and Korea
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia’s North Asian entertainment channels continue to lead the charge this month with two simulcast blockbuster premieres fresh from Japan and Korea. GEM, SPT Networks’ joint venture channel with leading Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV, will premiere a two-hour feature episode of Pretty Proofreader Deluxe while ONE, the top rated Korean entertainment channel, will unleash the highly anticipated While You Were Sleeping, same time as … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures premieres titles from Japan and Korea
To UHD and Beyond
Many leading broadcasters globally are already producing in 4K. Typical is the BCC’s acclaimed Natural History Unit which is committed to 4K production on all current and future projects. Sony Pictures Television is also fully behind 4K production with shows like Master of Sex, The Michael J. Fox Show and as well as with its joint-venture channel 3net. Sony Pictures Television’s Colorworks division is also committed to maintaining a post-production schedule to match its regular HD through-put. … [Read more...] about To UHD and Beyond
Da Vinci Learning launches on KT Olleh TV in Korea
KT Olleh TV, an HD IPTV service provided by South Korea´s largest telecom operator KT Corporation, is adding Da Vinci Learning, the Berlin-based educational channel for kids and families, to its offer. Da Vinci Learning will be available on channel number 224 to subscribers of the OTV 15/25/34 premium package. Da Vinci learning offers educational programming to kids age 6 to 12, families and adults alike, with shows and documentaries covering a vast range of educational subjects, such as … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Learning launches on KT Olleh TV in Korea
Turner partners with Qualson
Hong Kong–Turner Asia Pacific is partnering with Qualson developer to launch a new app that enables users of different ages to make learning English fun through Cartoon Networks’ shows and characters. Targeted for launch in October in South Korea with subsequent rollout plans for other Asian markets including Japan, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, the subscription model app will target both kids and adults who want to improve their fluency in both listening and speaking English. Popular … [Read more...] about Turner partners with Qualson