10+ Book Recommendations From GOT7’s Jinyoung To Read During Coronavirus Isolation
Looking for something to keep you busy while you’re stuck at home isolating from COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)? Why not pick up a book? That’s probably what GOT7’s Jinyoung is doing to keep himself busy; after all, he’s a huge bookworm. If you’re in need of recommendations, take a look at this list of 10 books […]
6 New Korean Dramas For You To Binge-Watch In April 2020
Planning to on a K-Drama marathon this April? Well, you’re totally in for a treat this upcoming spring for there’s a great list of K-Dramas worth all the anticipation. From the classic Korean rom-com to crime thriller – these K-Dramas premiering in April has got you covered! Please note: This post contains affiliate links to products we […]
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
10 K-Dramas That Feature Strong, Complex Female Characters
As recently as a decade or two ago, K-Dramas were saturated with dependent, weak-willed female characters who often behaved or acted in ways that were beneficial to the male leads. This isn’t necessarily always a bad thing – they can be quite entertaining to watch – but it’s important to have strong, complex female characters […]
December/January/February 2020 Korean Drama Reviews
Well it has been a while since I last did a review, not sure if anyone really cares at anymore, not sure if I should bother to keep reviewing but for some reason it felt like it has hard to finish some dramas and it feels dragged out! I have to warn you that there […]
5 Creepiest Psychopathic Characters From K-Dramas To Haunt You In Your Dreams
Psychopaths, by definition, are those characterized by an “egocentric and antisocial personality — marked by a lack of remorse for one’s actions, an absence of empathy for others, and often criminal tendencies”. And in many thriller K-Dramas, actors have had to step out of their comfort-zones and put their acting skills to the test by […]
“Minari” Wins Top Prizes at Sundance
Korean-American director Lee Isaac Chung‘s “Minari” won the top prizes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The annual independent film festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in North America along with the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. “Minari” won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in […]
Park Shin hye takes on her most thrilling role in “Call”
Actress Park Shin hye is undergoing a massive transformation. She is expected to take on the most thrilling role yet in her career. “Call” is a mystery thriller about two women living in the past and the present, connecting through a phone call. Park Shin hye plays Seo-yeon, a woman who coincidentally gets on the phone with Yeong-sook (Jeon Jong […]
1st Time for Jeon Do yeon, Jung Woo sung to Work Together
Jeon Do yeon and Jung Woo sung, perhaps one of Korea’s most celebrated stars, are co-starring in a film for the first time in their careers spanning almost 30 years. Jeon Do yeon, who won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007, debuted in 1992. Even early in her career, she has earned […]
Jun Ji Hyun Appearance In Netflix’s “Kingdom” Season 2
Jun Ji Hyun is confirmed to appear in Netflix’s original Korean Drama “Kingdom” which is now going to have a season 2. Jun Ji Hyun last starred four years back in “Legend Of The Blue Sea”. The second season will also have Joo Ji Hoon, Bae Doona, and Ryu Seung Ryong in the main cast. […]