Kuala Lumpur – Korean drama fever is set to hit a new high when the widely anticipated new series, Goblin premieres in December. Available within 24-hours of Korean telecast on Oh!K (Astro Channel 394), the show boasts a star-studded cast including Gong-Yoo (Train To Busan), Lee Dong Wook (Hotel King), Yoo In Na and Kim Go Eun, who recently won Best New TV Actress at the Paeksang Arts Awards. Written by Kim Eun Sook and directed by Lee Eung Bok, the masterminds behind the highly acclaimed … [Read more...] about Korea’s new drama features heartthrobs
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WebTVAsia’s Awards returns with star-studded lineup
Seoul, South Korea – For the second year, Asia’s most anticipated annual digital creator awards show, WebTVAsia Awards 2016 makes a spectacular return on 26 November 2016 with K-pop mega stars, SNSD (Girls’ Generation) and Japan’s global viral sensation Piko Taro. They will headline an all-star line-up of over 500 leading artistes, digital creators and entertainment industry leaders from 12 countries in Asia. The awards ceremony is organised and hosted by WebTVAsia, a digital media and … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia’s Awards returns with star-studded lineup
Mattel Creations presents new kids content
Mattel Creations, a centralised theatrical, television and digital content creation division from Mattel Inc., unveils brand new kids content including two new series for iconic and globally renowned brand Barbie, and brand new series Turning Mecard as they prepare to arrive at ATF. Barbie Dreamtopia series was greenlit following the huge success of the special Barbie Dreamtopia which has been taken by several world-class broadcasters including: Cartoon Network (Latin-America), … [Read more...] about Mattel Creations presents new kids content
Sony ONE’s ‘Scarlet Heart’ wins hearts and ratings
Singapore – Scarlet Heart premiered the same-time-as-Korea in August and since then has consistently won the 9pm timeslot each Monday and Tuesday evening, doubling the timeslot ratings and dominating with a 73 per cent share among the four Korean GE channels. Sony ONE was rated the top international pay-TV channel in Singapore and Malaysia collectively during the premiere airing of the first nine episodes of Scarlet Heart. Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President and Head of … [Read more...] about Sony ONE’s ‘Scarlet Heart’ wins hearts and ratings
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
Cartoon Network and CNN on pooq
Hong Kong– CNN International and Cartoon Network have increased their distribution in Korea with an agreement with pooq, an N-Screen platform. The growing subscription service allows live video streaming and video on demand across multiple screens and is currently providing content to 400,000 paying users. Non-paying subscribers to pooq can also watch the two Turner channels for free but only as short previews and only in Korea. … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network and CNN on pooq