Viu and Mediacorp combine forces to amplify premium content offerings for viewers across Asia
Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group with more than 41 million monthly active users (MAU), and Mediacorp, Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, today announced a collaboration which will offer Viu-ers access to drama and lifestyle programmes from Mediacorp. Ms. Virginia Lim, Chief Content Officer, Viu, said, “Viu has established itself to be a leading pan-regional OTT platform engaging our viewers with premium entertainment content made in Asia. We are committed to continually enriching the content experience on our platform, and in recent years we have successfully brought locally produced shows from terrestrial broadcasters to our regional digital viewers. This collaboration with Mediacorp is another example of Viu being the ideal digital platform in the region to showcase the great content produced in Singapore.” Starting from today, more than 600 hours of curated Mediacorp content will be available to Viu-ers throughout Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. This selection spans scripted and factual titles, from recent Chinese rom-com megahits like My One In A Million (2019) and the social issue-focused dystopian drama A World of Difference (2019); romantic family-friendly titles Happy Prince (2020) and Heart to Heart (2018); psychodramas Doppelganger (2018) and The Driver (2020); seasons three and four of the popular police procedural series C.L.I.F. (2014 – 2016), to All Around You (2020), a youth-centric drama featuring the fresh-faced finalists of Star Search 2019. English programmes for the picking include Asia Contents Awards 2019 Best Asian Drama winner Faculty (2017), seasons one and two of tech-driven thriller Zero Calling (2014 – 2015), and Food Heroes (2016), CNA’s showcase of Singaporean gastronomic gurus. Content will include English, Bahasa Melayu, Traditional Chinese and Thai subtitles on an as-available basis. Ms. Doreen Neo, Chief Content Officer, Mediacorp, said, “Partnering with Viu will extend the reach and recognition of our content to a wider regional audience, and attests to the universal appeal and storytelling strength of Mediacorp productions. We are excited to introduce our proudly ‘made in Singapore’ content to new audiences across Asia.” The Mediacorp content offerings are now available on the Viu mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on App Store, Google Play, and selected smart TVs; as well as on the web at www.viu.com. Source: K-Music Insider
A Documentary Spills Why BLACKPINK’s Jennie is Painted as K-pop’s “Villain”
, a documentary of a Youtube Channel called, “mera” narrated about why KPOP artist, Jennie Kim is one of the most polarizing icons in the KPOP fandom. Source: KPopStarz
Red Velvet’s Joy Unveils ‘Hospital Playlist’ OST + Wendy to Bless Fans with Audiobook Reading
ReVeluvs are thrilled after Red Velvet’s Wendy and Joy announced that they are gifting their fans with a song and audiobook reading. Joy released the OST for “Hospital Playlist,” while Wendy has been confirmed to have participated in MBC’s radio program “Listening to Books.” Source: KPopStarz
Starship Entertainment Releases Official Statement on Wonho Being Cleared of Charges
Starship Entertainment released an official statement about their artist, Wonho. The former Monsta X member was involved in a drug scandal that led him to leave his band late last year but the allegations were dismissed just recently, declaring him innocent of charges. Source: KPopStarz
EXO’s Lay’s Collab Song with Steve Aoki, Will.I.Am Out Now + MV to be Released Soon
EXO’s Lay’s collaborative track with the American DJ Steve Aoki and Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am is out! On March 20, at 12 midnight CST, they dropped the new song “Love You More” on different streaming sites. Source: KPopStarz
2AM’s Jo Kwon to be Discharged from the Military Following COVID-19 Protocol
Jo Kwon’s management, Cube Entertainment, officially announced that 2AM’s Jo Kwon will soon be discharged from the military following its COVID-19 Protocol. The agency released their official announcement through 2AM’s official fan cafe. Source: KPopStarz
Eric Nam’s Hand-Picked Songs to Listen to While on Lockdown
On the recent episode of K-Pop Daebak, Eric Nam has invited his brothers, Eddie Nam and Brian Nam, on the podcast to talk about the pandemic COVID-19 or novel Coronavirus. The trio shared some very appropriate songs to listen to while you’re on lockdown. Source: KPopStarz
Netizens Hurl Hateful Comments to Seungri upon His Enlistment + Rumored Girlfriend Sees Him off
Former BIGBANG member Seungri, who became the center of the “Burning Sun” scandal, reportedly joined the army on March 9. It was said that the idol spent a farewell party with his friends, and he headed to the boot camp without giving any answers to reporters’ questions. Source: KPopStarz
Did Kim Sae Ron Replace Ahn Seo Hyun as Yohan’s Co-Star in ‘School 2020’?
“School 2020” sparked confusion among fans following the reports that actress Kim Sae Ron is suddenly in talks to play the lead role when Ahn Seo Hyun was reported to be the female lead. The latter then posted a cryptic post on SNS, allegedly alluding to the controversy. Source: KPopStarz