Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part two)
The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
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)
Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave
The demand for Chinese content is steadily growing across Southeast Asia. As Asian streaming platforms offer an array of high-quality productions of Chinese content, how will this demand shape up in the years to come? According to a recent study on Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics published by Media Partners Asia, the growth of streamers such as WeTV and iQiyi has strengthened Chinese content consumption in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, boosted … [Read more...] about Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave
iQiyi’s first Southeast Asian Original ‘The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang’ leads the global wave of Chinese entertainment
iQiyi has officially launched its first Southeast Asian Original The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang at a virtual press conference held on 20 August. The event was attended by Ferryman cast members Lawrence Wong, Qi Yuwu, Kate Kinney, Tay Ping Hui, Jeanette Aw, Debbie Goh, Jojo Goh, and Koe Yeet. The launch also saw the debut of the global trailers for upcoming dramas Danger Zone and Rainless Love in a Godless Land. During the launch, Kuek Yu-Chuang, iQiyi's Vice President of International … [Read more...] about iQiyi’s first Southeast Asian Original ‘The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang’ leads the global wave of Chinese entertainment
iQiyi releases sneak peek of its first Southeast Asian Original ‘The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang’
iQiyi released a 2-minute spooky trailer of its highly-anticipated first Southeast Asian Original and exclusive 36-episode series The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang. Co-produced with GHY Culture and Media, the series will premiere on the iQiyi International app and iQ.com on August 24, 2021. Spot iQiyi’s first international VIP ambassador Lawrence Wong, who plays Xia Dong Qing, a character who has "Yin Yang eyes'' that allows him to see and communicate with beings from other worlds. You can … [Read more...] about iQiyi releases sneak peek of its first Southeast Asian Original ‘The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang’
