Oh!K Programming Highlights - October 2019

This October, the channel with the ultimate Korean entertainment, Oh!K (Astro Ch 394), is bringing fans two new dramas; Extra-Ordinary You, premiering on Thursday, 3^rd October and will air every Thursday and Friday @ 7.50pm and Blessings of The Sea premiering on Thursday, 17^th October and will air every Thuesday - Friday @ 9.00pm.

 

Aside from that, Oh!K will be airing the final episode of Golden Garden on 27^th October, Sunday @ 7.20pm, 100 Year legacy on 2^nd October, Wednesday @ 11.00pm, Love Me Actually on 13^th October, Sunday @ 9.20pm and Iron Daughters-in-Law on 16 October, Wednesday @ 9.00 pm.

 

K-drama fans looking for their daily K-fix can continue to catch new episodes of My Healing Love on Mondays @ 7.50pm. They can also catch I Live Alone on Sundays @ 10.50pm, aired 2 weeks after Korea.

EXTRA-ORDINARY YOU

NEW DRAMA

PREMIERES ON 3^rd OCTOBER

WITHIN 24 HOURS OF KOREA

Fri, 7.50pm

 

Eun Danoh is a 17-year-old high-school student from a wealthy family who suffers from a lifelong heart condition that inevitably means she will not live past her teenage years. However, when Danoh realizes she is experiencing long gaps in her memory as well, she comes into the unhappy inheritance of another fact in her life: she is a character in a Korean webtoon and all of her actions are predetermined by the artist who draws her. To make matters worse, she discovers she is only a supporting character in the cast. With her newfound understanding of the world she inhabits, she is determined to find true love in her own plotline and circumvent the author’s plans for her character by utilizing the flashes of storyboard she alone is able to see.

• Cast : Kim Hye Yoon, Ro Woon, Lee Jae Wook
• Subtitles : English, Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Malay subtitles

BLESSINGS OF THE SEA

NEW DRAMA

PREMIERES ON 17^th OCTOBER

Thurs – Fri, 7.50pm

 

The Korean tale, Sim Chung Yi is a well-known fable about a young girl sacrificing her life to save her blind father. She is often referred as the best daughter, but does she really deserve all the praise to herself? The neighboring women who breast-fed her during her childhood, the Dragon King who took her in as his wife and searched for her father Sim Hak Gyu, all supported and loved her. She could be brave because of the faith people had in her all along. Just like the fable, the Sim Chung Yi in this drama also finds her way out of the harsh reality even after

losing both of her parents. Here’s to the modern-day Sim Chung Yis!

• Cast : Lee So Yun, Jae Hee, Jo An, Kim Hyung Min
• Audio | Subtitles : Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia audio | English, Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Malay subtitles

 

 

TikTok Launches #CNSchallenge in Malaysia and 40+ Countries and Regions Globally with the release of BTS j-hope's new music

As music lovers, it is safe to say that a large number of Malaysians enjoy listening to all sorts of pop music, with Korean pop (K-pop) being one of the favourite genres of music these days. K-pop lovers can agree that the catchy tunes and cool dance moves by Korean artists are one of the main reasons they listen to their favourite bands.

 

Recognising this fact, TikTok, the world’s leading short video platform_, has teamed up with K-pop superstars BTS, to launch its #CNSchallenge campaign to usher in the reveal of BTS band member, j-hope’s latest hit – ‘Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)’. This challenge aims to deliver j-hope’s ‘Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)’ to the world in a new way on TikTok.

 

From now till October 4^th, TikTok users in Malaysia and throughout the world are invited to show off their love for BTS through the #CNSchallenge by uploading creative videos of themselves dancing to the beat of the Chicken Noodle Soup’s catchy chorus. BTS members themselves will be uploading their own videos for this challenge on their official BTS TikTok account.

tvN Hypes up Fans with Long-awaited Variety Shows in Q4

tvN strives to bring the best shows to amaze its audience across Asia with unprecedented sensory pleasure. Two new trend-leading lifestyle variety shows, Trans-Siberian Pathfinders and Street Food Fighter 2, will premiere on tvN in Asia in October to provide the audience the best viewing experience with unique cultures and scrumptious food. 

Trans-Siberian Pathfinders will premiere on tvN in Asia on 9 October (every Wednesday) at 23:00 (GMT+8). 5 top Korean actors Lee Sun-gyun, Kim Nam-gil, Lee Sang-yeob, Kim Min-sik and Go Kyu-pil will embark on a tough but chance-of-a-life-time journey by travelling along Trans-Siberian Railway, the world’s longest railway line, for 12 days. Being well-known for their tight-knit friendship, the group will have to plan their own trip; study Russian language; and face different real-life struggles along the way. Without any preparation, assistance and language skills, will they be able to create a fruitful and unforgettable trip? Watch these close friends eat, sleep and play on the train together on tvN! 

In addition, tvN’s much-anticipated food show Street Food Fighter returns with a second season. Street Food

Fighter 2 will premiere on tvN in Asia on 10 October (every Thursday) at 23:00 (GMT+8). Following its huge success last season, popular Korean chef Baek Jong-won is back again by re-activating his one-of-a-kind “food-searching radar”. Chef Baek will travel across the globe and comb the streets to find the best street food and hidden gems each city has to offer. The first destination of the second season, Istanbul, is well-known as one of the top three cities in the world that offer countless dainty food. It is also Chef Baek’s favourite destination for food trips. Being fed up with those gimmicky and touristy restaurants? Check out food connoisseur chef Baek’s food recommendations only on tvN! 

Trans-Siberian Pathfinders and Street Food Fighter 2 will premiere on tvN in early October allowing audience to “travel” all around the world by staying just at home.  tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Maldives, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, the show is paired with English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai subtitles. 

BTS x TikTok celebrates j-hope's new music by launching #CNSchallenge

 

To usher in the reveal of BTS j-hope’s ‘Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)’ today, TikTok, the world’s leading short video platform, launches #CNSchallenge, its latest global in-app challenge in over 40 countries and regions including Singapore, the U.S., U.K. and France. 

Having made history in Singapore recently by drawing an audience of 45,000 and selling out their concert at the National Stadium in the start of the year, the #CNSchallenge, whose name takes inspiration from the abbreviation of j-hope’s ‘Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)’, continues the momentum by inviting local TikTok users and fans of BTS to dance to the beat of the new song’s catchy chorus. Other BTS members will also be uploading their own videos. 

TikTok users can participate in this challenge in over 40 countries and regions globally, including Singapore, the U.S., U.K. and France from September 27 to October 4 (in Korea time) by creating creative videos to the tune of ‘Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)’ with the hashtag ‘#CNSchallenge’. 

The ‘#CNSchallenge’ challenge is the second official collaboration between BTS and TikTok, with the first one being the ‘IDOL Challenge’ that took place last year. This in-app challenge aims to deliver j-hope’s ‘Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)’ to the world in a new way on TikTok, which has ranked No. 1 in the number of worldwide downloads on the App Store last August (as per Sensor Tower, non-game category) 

BTS has officially joined TikTok on the 25th, prior to the launch of the upcoming challenge. The account has gained more than 2M followers and 4M likes within 13 hours of opening, proving BTS’ global fame. Followed by the first video that celebrates the opening of their official TikTok account, BTS will be using this channel to engage with their fans across the globe.

Oh!K and Astro Bring Sung Hoon to Malaysia this October!

In celebration of Oh!K’s 5th birthday, Oh!K and Astro have invited I Live Alone host, Sung Hoon to Malaysia on Saturday, 19 October, at 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 5pm onwards for a public fan meet-and-greet. The event will offer a string of K-experiences including group photos and hi-touch opportunities with the celebrity heartthrob.

Sung Hoon first captured the hearts of viewers with his debut role in romance drama New Tales of Gisaeng. His performance earned him a Best New Actor award in 2011, and since then he has won numerous accolades including Best Entertainer Award at the 2nd Asia Artist Awards, and the Korean Model Star award at the 13th Asia Model Awards. Currently Sung Hoon holds the lead role in Korea’s top-rated show, I Live Alone which airs on Oh!K (Astro Channel 394). 

Sung Hoon will also appear in a live Facebook session on the Oh!K Facebook page on the same day at approximately 1pm, where he will share about his experience in Malaysia as well as answer some of his fans’ top questions. 

And if that isn’t enough, the first 300 Astro customers to come down to 1 Utama on 19 October, from 1.00pm till 4.45pm, with their latest Astro bill can stand a chance to take home limited edition Sung Hoon merchandise! 

Leading up to the star’s visit, the Korean entertainment TV channel will be giving out a slew of birthday treats including special meet-and-greet opportunities and limited edition Sung Hoon themed merchandise. For your chance to score these exclusive K-experiences, visit www.ohk-tv.com/birthday. 

 

K-dance workshops and competitions

Also,  as part of the Oh!K 5th anniversary roadshow festivities, K-fans can look forward to high-energy K-dance performances and free workshops with KTNK Dance Academy at 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 17 to 20 October. During these K-dance workshops, fans can have a full dance-workout while learning some of K-pop’s most electrifying moves.

Dance crews who already have the moves down to a pat and are hoping to be Malaysia’s next K-Pop star can join K-Pop Dance Stars Competition – an epic dance competition hosted by KTNK Dance Academy, happening on 19 October from 11am-4pm. At the competition, all the best dancers in Malaysia will have their chance to shine and stand a chance to win a total of RM5,000 in cash prizes. 

Oh!K and Astro have also partnered to launch a ‘Pop & Watch’ branded block which will air some of the most popular shows from Oh!K’s programming slate. The block will be available on Astro Ria HD (CH 104/ HD CH 123), Astro Prima (CH 105/ HD CH 121), and Hello (CH 110) from 21 September to 20 October for all Astro customers. ung Hoon’s visit to Malaysia is part of the Oh!K 5th birthday celebration, which is held in partnership with Astro, and is proudly sponsored by Nivea Micellar Water.

Visit www.ohk-tv.com/birthday and the Oh!K’s official Facebook page for more details on the Oh!K 5th birthday celebration as well as the Sung Hoon’s fan meet. For more Sung Hoon, tune in to Oh!K on Astro CH 394 and catch him in a special weekend marathon airing throughout the month of October, every Saturday at 10.50pm. 

 

To subscribe to Oh!K, visit CH 200 via the Astro set-top box. 

Oh!K’s 5th Anniversary Roadshow
Time	Key Event Timings on 19th October 2019
11am – 4pm	K-pop Dance Stars Competition             Join an epic dance competition as teams compete to bring home a total of RM5,000 in cash prizes.             Aspiring groups and individuals can find out more about the competition at www.facebook.com/ktnkdanceacademy or send their enquiries via whatsup@ktnkdanceacademy.com between 19 September – 15 October.
1pm – 4.45pm	Sung Hoon Merchandise Redemption             Be one of the first 300 Astro customers to show up with your latest bill to take home limited edition Sung Hoon merchandise! Redemption will be on a first come, first served basis.
4pm – 5pm	Stage Giveaways             Stand a chance to score exclusive gifts from stage giveaways!
5pm – 6.30pm	Sung Hoon’s Fan Meet              Sung Hoon is all set to celebrate Oh!K’s 5th birthday with fans. This is a public event, so do show up to cheer for your Oppa as he makes his appearance!

Seoul Tourism Organization is back with 'Seoul Culture Showroom in Kuala Lumpur

Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) is back again this September bringing the charming Seoul culture experience to Malaysia, in conjunction with the promotion of their 2019 campaign, Live Seoul like I do, Create & Share.  Building on the success of their previous campaign, the Create & Share campaign brings together a holistic experience for those who will be visiting Seoul both offline and online. The campaign encourages Seoul visitors to design not just their personalized trips and creating their very own experiences but to share those wonderful memories they made in Seoul as a Seoulite with the people they love online, while spreading the unique charm of Seoul to the world.
  
SEOUL TOURISM ORGANIZATION IS BRINGING THE CHARMING SEOUL CULTURE EXPERIENCE TO MALAYSIA WITH ITS ONE OF A KIND PROMOTIONAL EVENT 
As part of the global promotional efforts, STO will hold a fun and engaging 3-day promotional event entitled ‘Seoul Culture Showroom in Kuala Lumpur’ at MyTOWN Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur from 20th to 22nd September. 

 This event is designed especially to give Malaysians a glimpse of the cultural diversity they could experience when they visit Seoul. The activities at the event include; from trying on colorful Hanbok (Korean traditional clothing) to tasting some delicious Korean snacks such as the all-time favorite Binggrae’s Banana Milk at the ‘Seoul Halal Café’, and dancing to some awesome K-pop beats – an event suitable for all ages.  Other than first-hand experiences, exciting gifts are available to take home for those who participate in the activities in addition to amazing freebies like posters and shopping bags for local K-pop fans. Souvenirs from Korea are available for redemption by subscribing to Seoul Tourism Organization’s social media channels.

 

VisitSeoul Website : www.visitseoul.net

VisitSeoul Instagram : www.instagram.com/visitseoul_official

VisitSeoul YouTube : www.youtube.com/visitseoul

 

Moreover, a new 2019 Seoul tourism promotional video featuring Seoul’s Honorary Tourism Ambassadors, will also be making its debut to world at the event.  Malaysia is known for having a larger Muslim population, thus STO has carefully crafted the event with information highlighting Seoul’s infrastructure that caters to Muslim visitors. This information includes Seoul Infra Map where it highlights location of halal-certified and pork-free restaurants, prayer rooms, and more.  "As Muslims are emerging as a key tourism market, competing Asian countries including Taiwan and Japan are actively attracting Muslim travelers," said Byun Dong-hyun, the Chief Director of the Global Marketing Team in Seoul Tourism Organization. "We will focus on expanding infrastructure for Muslims in Seoul reflecting their needs and preferences, while promoting Muslim infrastructures such as halal restaurants and prayer rooms that we already have."

3 Reasons Why You Should Tune Into TLC’s The Bachelor Japan premiering on 19 September 2019

The Bachelor (Japan) - that’s right, there’s an Asian version and be sure to expect everything and more. Japan’s first Bachelor, Hirotake Kubo is just one of the few reasons why you should tune in! We’ve got 3 solid reasons why you need to get hooked! 

#1: An Asian prince charming

Get all googly-eyed over Japan’s first bachelor - a young businessman from Tokyo - Hirotake Kubo. He’s stolen our hearts already and we can’t wait to see how he makes the tough decision of breaking hearts! 

#2: The Bachelor gang travel around Japan (and even Thailand) and take on different adventures together! 

Explore the scenic Japan with the Bachelor and his prospects. Travel through Tokyo to Hokkaido and Okinawa with Hirotake and witness the amazing adventures they take on together to truly test their relationships. On a separate agenda, this may even help you plan your next trip to Japan! 

#3: The prospect of witnessing two people find love

Let’s get real, despite the love, hate and drama, there’s nothing more fulfilling to watch than two people finding love through the challenges they take on.

The Bachelor Japan S1 will be premiering on TLC (Astro Channel 707) on Thursday, 19 September 2019 @ 9pm.

Oh!K Celebrates 5th Birthday with Pop & Watch!

Oh!K is turning 5 and your favourite K-entertainment channel is partnering with Astro Ria (CH 104/HD CH 123), Astro Prima (CH 105/HD CH 121), and Hello (CH 110) to give fans in Malaysia a daebak ‘Pop & Watch’ experience!
From 21 September to 20 October, all Astro customers can tune in and enjoy an Oh!K ‘Pop & Watch’ branded block which will air special runs of Oh!K’s best drama series and variety shows, with English, Malay and simplified Chinese subtitles. From fantasy love story ‘Goblin’ to sci-fi romance series ‘I’m Not A Robot’, viewers will be spoilt for choice. 

And if that isn’t enough, get ready for the icing on the cake! Oh!K has also invited a very special (and extremely good-looking) Oppa to host a party for fans in Malaysia! Stay tuned to the Oh!K Facebook page to find out who the heartthrob might be, and how you can score an up-close experience with this special Oppa. 

For more information about Oh!K ‘Pop & Watch’, visit  www.astro.com.my or the Oh!K Facebook Page. To subscribe to Oh!K, visit CH 200 on Astro TV. Oh!K is available on Astro (CH 394).  

 

Oh!K’s ‘Pop & Watch’ schedule alongside the show synopses are available below: 

Astro Channels	Schedule
Astro Ria  (CH 104/HD CH 123)	I’m Not A Robot 9 - 30 September @ 5 – 6:30pm, Mondays – Fridays Goblin 1 - 22 October @ 5pm – 7pm, Mondays – Fridays I Live Alone 22 September – 20 October @ 5pm – 7pm, Sunday
Astro Prima  (CH 105/HD CH 121)	My Secret, Terrius 23 September – 14 October @ 1:30pm – 3:00pm, Mondays - Fridays Love Me Actually 21 September – 13 October @ 9pm – 11pm, Saturdays & Sundays
Hello  (CH 110)	I Live Alone 23 September – 18 October @ 12:30pm – 2.15pm, Mondays - Fridays Time 3 September – 28 October @ 10:00pm – 10:45pm, Mondays - Thursdays
Show Synopsis
		GOBLIN Goblin is a fantasy story centred on a handsome 100-year-old modern-day goblin, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), whose life becomes intertwined with a forgetful grim reaper (Lee Dong Wook).  Seeking to end his cursed immortal life, the goblin sets out to search for a human bride. When he finally finds her, a girl named Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), he falls in love and wants to live and be with her. However, Eun Tak is on the reaper’s list. Will Kim Shin and Eun Tak’s love story be able to survive against all odds?
		MY SECRET, TERRIUS  Go Ae Rin (Jung In Sun) starts looking for a job to make a living when her husband passes away suddenly. Unbeknownst to her, the mysterious man that lives next door, Kim Bon (So Ji Sub), is a legendary National Intelligence Service agent who has been lying low after a failed mission that resulted in him losing a loved one. When the two cross paths, Ae Rin and Kim Bon join forces to uncover a big conspiracy, of which Ae Rin’s husband was a witness and that ultimately cost his life.
		I LIVE ALONE A popular variety series that features realistic portrayals on the way single celebrities live, I Live Alone has gained a strong following since its inception in 2013. The relatability of the stars on the show has contributed to it being one of the top favourite variety programmes in Korea. In addition to special guest appearances, the show also boasts a main cast called the Rainbow Club, consisting of the show’s hosts and other celebrity guests.
		LOVE ME ACTUALLY The Love Me Actually Club is a unique gathering of five charming, single men – the comic Heo Kyeong Hwan; the business-savvy entrepreneur Park Sung Kwang; the K-pop group INFINITE rapper Dong Woo; the smiley singer-comedian Yang Se Chan; and the youngest of them all, the up-and-coming actor Kim Min Kyu – still in their quest of finding love.  The five men meet other single women who join the club to escape their dull and jaded lives. As the club takes them to different destinations all over the country, will sparks fly as they explore new places together? Join the romance hopefuls and the hosts in this exciting journey of love and experience the endless laughter and affection each one of them has to offer.
		TIME Born to a wealthy family, Cheon Soo Ho (Kim Jung Hyun) has been living his life aimlessly. One day, he learns that he has only 6 months left to live and gets involved in a murder. He gets himself out of the mess thanks to his father’s wealth, and is all set on enjoying nightlife and ending his life in pleasure.  However, he wavers when he sees the victim’s sister, Seol Ji Hyun (Seo Hyun), who is in despair after losing her family member. Enshrouded in guilt, he resolves to help her with the remaining time he has left, but as he does so, his feelings for her grow.
		I’M NOT A ROBOT Kim Min Gyu (Yoo Seung Ho) is the largest shareholder of the biggest domestic financial firm, KM Financial. Despite his immense wealth, he lives in isolation and cannot date any girl because he is allergic to human contact.  KM Financial creates a humanoid robot named Aji 3, resembling Min Gyu’s ex-girlfriend Jo Ji Ah (Chae Soo Bin). To prevent the robot from being misused by foreign investors, the robot is being sent to Min Gyu’s home for safekeeping. However, the robot’s body was accidentally damaged before it reaches him, and Ji Ah is asked to impersonate the robot whilst the latter is being repaired.  Gradually, Min Gyu falls for Ji Ah, believing that she is Aji 3 – and things get complicated when the robot falls into the wrong hands.