Webtoon-Based Dramas Gain Popularity
Advertisements Webtoon dramas are in bloom this year. Expectations are high on “Rugal” and “Meow, the Secret Boy”coming this March, on whether they’ll bring the originals’ imagination to life. Currently on air, the jTBC drama “Itaewon Class” started with a viewing percentage of 5% and went all the way up to 15%. It has proved that webtoons have a strong […]
Korean Grandma Reacting To People Fighting Over Toilet Paper Around The World Will Make Hoarders Feel Ashamed
Advertisements Grandmas are awesome. Korean grandmas, however, are in a league of their own and totally something you have to experience. No amount of explaining can truly summarize the magic of Korean grandmas. Picture unrelated | Source: Ethan Brooke/Pexels Thanks to YouTube channel ReacThings, we get to see her Korean grandma react to what things […]
Viu and Mediacorp combine forces to amplify premium content offerings for viewers across Asia
Advertisements 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
Kang Daniel and Zico Are Reuniting For A Fun Collaboration, And Fans Are Hyped
Advertisements Fans are thrilled to hear that Kang Daniel and Zico are going to be reuniting to work on a new project together! The news was announced on March 17, where the two artists were reported to be working together for the 2020 Pepsi X Global K-Pop Project. Last year, this project led to the […]
CJ ENM’s Romance Dramas Continue To Make Waves Outside Korea With International Viewers
Advertisements [Press Release] With each passing year, CJ ENM’s romance dramas are creating enthusiastic responses around the globe. CJ ENM’s romance drama “Hotel Del Luna” and “Touch Your Heart” – recently aired on various networks worldwide. The fantasy romance drama “Hotel Del Luna”, starring IU and Yeo Jin-goo, is one of the most successful series in 2019. This drama is about a mysterious […]
[JPN Album] Lisa – LiVE is Smile Always ~364+JOKER~ at YOKOHAMA ARENA (2020.03.04)
Advertisements [Album] Lisa – LiVE is Smile Always ~364+JOKER~ at YOKOHAMA ARENA [CD FLAC] [2020.03.04] LiSA is known for performing songs for popular anime titles such as Fate/Zero, Sword Art Online, The Irregular at Magic High School to name a few. Her fame goes beyond national borders; she is an international singing sensation. She has […]
Heechul And His Many Female Friendships: How He Hid His Relationship With Momo Right Before Our Eyes
Advertisements Heechul and Momo took the world by surprise when their companies confirmed back in January that the two idols were dating. Much of the surprise stemmed from the fact that Heechul is known to be close with many female idols, and a lot of fans assumed that he and Momo just had a close […]
“Tell Me What You Saw” Key Points
Advertisements The series tells the story of a genius profiler and a detective with photographic memory who work together to find a serial killer. Let’s point out 3 things that makes this a must-watch kdrama! 1. Strong cast & solid characters The drama has a strong cast lineup that includes Jang Hyuk, who returns to OCN […]
Beware: Here Are 5 Most Cringe Scenes From The Corniest Of All SBS K-Dramas
Advertisements Alright, let’s admit it — we’ve all had this happen to us. While binging that K-Drama, there comes a time when you’re making funny faces at the screen — because no matter how impeccable the acting, that one scene is so beyond corny and cringe. But then again, we also know, what is K-Drama […]