Oh!K Programming Highlights - September 2019

This September, the channel with the ultimate Korean entertainment, Oh!K (Astro Ch 394), is bringing fans two new dramas;

My Healing Love which premieres on Monday, 2^nd September and will air every Monday @ 7.50pm. The new drama follows the life of Im Chi Woo and Choi Jin Yoo as they pursue their own happiness. Im Chi Woo never wanted to become a good daughter, good daughter-in-law or a good wife, but she sacrifices herself to take care of her family. She works several part-time jobs to support her family and never fails to maintain her positive attitude. Choi Jin Yoo is a divorcee and has a daughter. He works hard and tries to live positively for his daughter.

 

Extra-Ordinary Haru premieres on Thursday, 26^th September and will air every Thursdays and Fridays @ 7.50pm, within 24 hours of the new episodes being aired in Korea. The show is about Eun Danoh, a 17 year-old high-school student that suffers from a lifelong heart condition, who realizes that she is a character in a Korean webtoon. With her newfound understanding of the world she inhabits, she tries to change her own plot-line in a bid to find true love.

 

Aside from that, Oh!K will be airing the final episode of Welcome 2 Life on 25^th September, Wednesday @ 7.50pm. K-drama fans looking for their daily K-fix also can continue to catch new episodes of Golden Garden on Sundays @ 7.20pm, Iron Daughters-In-Law on Tuesdays – Fridays @ 9.00pm, and 100 Year Legacy on Mondays – Fridays @ 11.00pm.

tvN’s Hotel Del Luna Tops Viewership Rating in Singapore and Malaysia

tvN’s latest talk-of-the-town drama Hotel Del Luna has dominated viewership rating charts in Singapore and Malaysia, garnering Top 3 positions for audience aged 4 or above since premiere, showing its appeal to audience in all age groups.

The latest episode (Episode 4) aired on 21 August in Singapore received a 0.997% of rating among target audience (A20-49) and 0.909% of rating among audience aged 4 or above, ranking No. 1 among all 120 StarHub and Singtel Pay TV channels; the rating among audience aged 4 or above also broke tvN Asia’s very own record in 2018 and 2019 (source: Gfk; Evogenius Reporting).

In Malaysia, the series is ranked No. 2 among all 142 Astro Pay TV channels for its episodes 2, 3 and 4 among audience aged 4 or above; the series’ highest rating moment took place in episode 2, with a rating of 2.014% according to Kantar Media. As the storyline intensifies, it is expected the rating of upcoming episodes will continue to spike.

Apart from its outstanding viewership performance, Hotel Del Luna starring singer IU and actor Yeo Jin-goo, also caught much attention and interest on the digital space, it has been crowned No 1. on the list of most buzzworthy dramas for the seventh consecutive week since its premiere. According to the ranking by Good Data Corporation (www.gooddata.co.kr) released on 27 August, Hotel Del Luna received a buzzworthy score of 33.87%, which is more than double of No. 2. Both IU and Yeo Jin-goo are also no stranger on the buzzworthy chart, they secured Top 3 positions since the hotel has begun its operation.

 

In view of the popularity and buzz the drama generates, tvN Asia, in partnership with StarHub, will soon bring in the male lead of Hotel Del Luna, Yeo Jin-goo, to Singapore to promote this viral series. Stay tuned to tvN Asia for further announcement on the Star Tour!

 
Hotel Del Luna is a fantasy romance drama about a mysterious hotel that is open to ghosts only. The owner Man-wol (IU), a cranky but beautiful lady who’s lived for more than 1,000 years, meets a clever but weak-minded elite hotelier, Chan-seong (Yeo Jin-goo), whose destiny is to now face ghosts and run the hotel together…

 

Hotel Del Luna airs every Tuesday and Wednesday at 21:45 on tvN on StarHub Ch. 824, Singtel TV Ch. 518 / 619 in Singapore; and Astro Ch. 395 and unifi TV Ch. 211 in Malaysia

Explore Korea’s Unique K-wave: Airbnb launches new K-pop and K-beauty Experiences

Airbnb Experiences is inviting the world to ride this summer’s hottest (K-)wave with the launch of K-pop and K-beauty Experiences.

With Airbnb, you can now book unique Experiences to explore Korea’s electrifying K-pop scene alongside local musicians and professional dance instructors, or pick up the latest K-beauty tips from local beauty experts.

The Korean wave (Hallyu) has grown rapidly over the last few years into a global cultural phenomenon. K-pop artistes are topping the Billboard charts and headlining music festivals around the world, while K-beauty brands continue to inspire millions of consumers to embrace new beauty and skincare regimens. There are more than 90 million Hallyu fans around the world today, with Forbes reporting an estimated 22% increase in 2018 from the year before.

Select your Adventure and meet local Experts
Choose your K-wave Adventure with Airbnb’s K-pop and K-beauty Experiences - your insider’s guide to two of Seoul’s hottest trends today. Guests have the opportunity to learn from deeply knowledgeable hosts who are active members of their communities and love what they do.
Meet Airbnb hosts like Wild Waackers Battle winner Mul, who runs a K-pop dance class in the heart of Seoul’s arts district, Hongdae; or television broadcaster Cyoung, who is dedicated to sharing her top makeup and skincare secrets with over 300 cosmetic brand samples available in her studio.

Be a K-pop star for a day If you’re ready to realise your K-pop star ambitions, get your dancing shoes on and recreate the moves from your favourite K-pop hits! This 2-hour session led by professional dance teacher Bryan gives guests the chance to form a small dance team, get your moves on and create your very own hit music video, which you can take home with you.
Alternatively, dive headfirst into the recording studio and unleash some powerful vocals. Professional vocal trainer Celine will bring you through a one-to-one workshop on singing techniques before you record a song of your own.





If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a musician in Seoul, explore funky Hongdae on a music walk with local musician and TV personality Zozno. You’ll learn about the history of the bustling arts district first-hand over a cup of coffee in a local cafe, then pop into Zozno’s personal studio and have an opportunity to play his personal collection of instruments before catching a live music performance together.
 
Uncover the latest K-beauty trends
Transform your skin from dull to dewy perfection under the tutelage of Melixir Vegan Skincare founder Hana, and make your own organic bath bombs with flowers, herbs and other 100% plant-derived ingredients. If makeup is more your thing, try designing your own natural, petroleum-free lipsticks in customised shades with certified skincare specialist Victoria.

For those keen on a private style consultation and custom-tailored suits, look no further than host expert Jen, who has worked with major beauty and fashion brands for over twenty years. Drop by for a cup of coffee and leave with your own personalised style chart, grooming tips and a brand new wardrobe.
Airbnb ‘Pressroom Live’: Concerts for a good cause
Come August 19, Airbnb will launch two indie concert Experiences in collaboration with local Korean newspaper Hankyoreh. Popular musicians Lee Hee-Moon Band and Harim will hold a ‘Pressroom Live’ concert in Hankyoreh’s newsroom on August 30 and September 3 respectively. Lead vocalist Lee was previously from popular Korean folk-rock band SsingSsing, while Harim is a renowned local songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Each concert is open to eight guests only and can be booked on a first-come, first-served basis on Airbnb.

　
For all K-pop and K-beauty Airbnb Experiences, visit http://www.airbnb.com/kwave.

EXIT opens 5 Sept 2019

EXIT opened #1 in Korea and hit 5 million movie goers in just 11 days.

It reached the 1 million mark in 2 days and even surpassed blockbuster "Along with the Gods 2's" record!  

 

Movie Title   :   EXIT

Genre           :  Action comedy

Duration       :   103min

Rating           :  P13

Language     :    Korean

Subtitles       :    BM, English, Chinese

Opens         :    5 Sept 2019

Sneaks       :   30 Aug - 4 Sept 2019

Synopsis      :  “EXIT” is an action comedy featuring an unemployed man (Jo Jung Suk) and his college junior (YoonA) who use the skills they learned in their college rock climbing club to escape a city full of toxic gas.

Na PD’s Top Variety Series 3 Meals A Day is back on tvN

The long-awaited variety series by Na Young-seok, a.k.a. Na PD, 3 Meals A Day – Mountain Village, will premiere on tvN in Asia on 17 August (Saturday) at 21:00 (GMT+8). 　 In the latest season, top rated drama Sky Castle’s Yum Jung-ah and Yoon Se-ah, as well as 2019 Cannes Film Festival Palme D’or winner Parasite’s Park So-dam, will embark on a healing journey around a mountain village in the Gangwon Province. Featuring a stellar all-female cast for the very first time, the series is going to amaze the audience with a brand-new visual pleasure that brings one-of-a-kind freshness and countless laughter.

The trio will kick off their self-sufficient life in a remote village and use whatever available to prepare their three meals every day. "Indeed, the past series focused heavily on showing the audience a lot of scrumptious dishes. This time, on the other hand, we intend to depict a more realistic and organic view of village life, allowing the audience to have a better taste of rurality. The three actresses are all rookie chefs, but they always try their best when facing challenges, making the series more realistic and hilarious," remarked Na PD. Furthermore, it is revealed that various top artistes will appear in the series to have dinner with the trio. Jung Woo-sung, one of the most famous Korean actors, will be the first guest of the series.

The tranquil Gangwon Province draws a big contrast with the hustle and bustle of urban life. By showing the mesmerizing view of rural landscapes and Mother Nature along with appetizing food, the show can definitely become the chicken soup for the soul. Stay tuned every Saturday for a soul-healing journey!

tvN’s latest variety show 3 Meals A Day – Mountain Village will premiere on tvN in Asia from 17 August (every Saturday) at 21:00 (GMT+8). tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, the show is paired with English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai subtitles. tvN, Best Korean Entertainment!