CJ E&M successfully began airing Grandpas over Flower in Spain, the third season of the hit Grandpas over Flower series, on its general entertainment channel tvN on March 7. The premier episode recorded a record high of average ratings of 7.7% (and a peak of 9.5%) according to AGB Nielson Korea, topping all other TV shows in Korea in its primetime Friday night timeslot. Grandpas over Flower in Spain First aired in 2013, Grandpas over Flowers is a travel-themed reality show starring veteran … [Read more...] about “Grandpas over Flower in Spain” launches in Korea
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“Saturday Night Live Korea” enters its fifth season
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M successfully began airing the fifth season of Saturday Night Life Korea (SNL Korea) on its general entertainment channel tvN on March 1. With a production strategy focused on the regular refinement of show content to match the tastes of Korean viewers, CJ E&M’s adaptation of the iconic American comedy show has been a benchmark example of the successful localisation of overseas content for the Korean market. The season five premiere was the top-rated show … [Read more...] about “Saturday Night Live Korea” enters its fifth season
K-pop star Kim Hee-chul to star in CJ E&M drama
One of Korea’s biggest K-Pop idol group stars, Super Junior's Kim Hee-Chul, is set to appear on tvN’s new comedy noir drama Grandpas over Flowers Investigation Team (working title). Cast as a smart and warm-hearted cop who faces a chaotic atmosphere as he works with coworkers who have suddenly transformed into 70-year-olds, it is expected that his humorous personality will shine in this new role. tvN, CJ E&M’s total entertainment network, will begin airing the … [Read more...] about K-pop star Kim Hee-chul to star in CJ E&M drama
tvN series becomes first Korean drama to get U.S. remake
Broadcasting and format rights for Korean dramas have previously been sold in Asian territories, but Nine: Nine Time Travels is the first drama ever to be remade in the United States. Fake Empire Entertainment, a major production company with hit dramas including Gossip Girl, The O.C and The Carrie Diaries, will be producing this programme. Pilot programme production is expected to take place in early 2014, and actress Yunjin Kim serves as Executive … [Read more...] about tvN series becomes first Korean drama to get U.S. remake
tvN transforms into channel M
Singapore – tvN will rebrand to become channel M on November 23 and will be available on SingTel mio TV Ch. 518 (HD) and StarHub TV Ch. 824 / 874 (HD). As channel M, the network will continue to provide Korean entertainment with content supported by CJ E&M, a Korean media conglomerate. Launched in 2009, tvN has served as the Korean entertainment channel which brought various television genres to audiences in Southeast Asia. After rebranding into channel M, audiences can expect to enjoy … [Read more...] about tvN transforms into channel M
Singapore leg of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2 to feature girl band 4Minute
Singapore - Organisers of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2 tvN, CUBE Entertainment and CJ Entertainment & Media (CJ E&M), will be featuring the girl band 4Minute as part of the second edition of the talent competition. The quintet, managed by CUBE Entertainment, has achieved worldwide fame since its debut in 2009. The winner of the talent competition will be trained by CUBE Entertainment as well. To further promote the talent competition, a contest will take place, running through tvN Asia and … [Read more...] about Singapore leg of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2 to feature girl band 4Minute
