Want A “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” Sequel?
Advertisements Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, and Oh Jung Se’s tvN series “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” may have ended beautifully, but there are some questions left unanswered and a lot of new beginnings that the show can still explore. Here are some reasons why the series deserves a short sequel, even if […]
Binge-Watch Reco: Strong Woman Do Bong-soon
Advertisements Hello and welcome to the sound OF ME SCREAMING AS I EXPRESS MY LOVE AND FEELINGS OF ADORATION FOR THIS DARLING DRAMA. It was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen, filled with smiles, giggles, laughter and happiness. And yet, it also had strong messages to give. Despite being goofy, it was also a mystery […]
4 On-Going KDramas To Watch On Viu
Advertisements If you’re looking for more on-going Korean dramas to watch every week, here are some of the series you can start binging via Viu.com. ?.) ?? ??? ??? ???? ???? ????? ??????????: ????? ???? ???, ???? ???? ???, ??? ?? ????Also known as “Men Are Men,” the series depicts a woman who plans to […]
March/April/May 2020 Korean Drama Review
Advertisements The first drama that I finished was Hi Bye, Mama! The plot is about Cha Yu-Ri (Kim Tae-Hee) who died 5years ago and was watching over her child and husband as a ghost. She suddenly gets a chance to become human for 49 days and she is given the chance of life again. In […]
“Crime Puzzle” Webtoon Gets Adaptation With Park Hae Jin
Advertisements Park Hae Jin (Forest) is set to star in the upcoming Korean drama “Crime Puzzle.” “Crime Puzzle” is a thriller that is based on a webtoon of the same name. It was created by Misang and Meen. As the pieces of the puzzle are put together, the bigger picture is revealed. Park Hae Jin […]
INTERVIEW: ‘Parasite’ star Choi Woo-shik talks about his newest film ‘Time to Hunt’
Advertisements Here’s a quick fact: Choi Woo-shik first worked on “Time to Hunt” before he did “Parasite.” One can imagine how busy his days were early this year as the schedule for both films overlapped. “Parasite” made history at the Academy Awards on Feb. 9 when it won in four categories including Best Picture. “Time […]
10+ Book Recommendations From GOT7’s Jinyoung To Read During Coronavirus Isolation
Advertisements 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 […]
6 New Korean Dramas For You To Binge-Watch In April 2020
Advertisements 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 […]
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